Antibodies & immunoassays for small molecules Kynurenine / Tryptophan ratio ELISA pack I High Sensitivity
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+Kynurenine / Tryptophan ratio ELISA pack
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The Kynurenine/Tryptophan ratio ELISA pack enables quantitative measurements of tryptophan catabolism along the kynurenine pathway in a large number of samples. The two kits included in the pack are ready to use. Highly sensitive, with a minimum sample volume of 20µl, they permit the performance of longitudinal studies in mice.
| Sample type | Plasma, Serum, Cell culture supernatant, (Urine) |
| Kit capacity | 2 x 96 tests |
| Sensitivity | LoD KYN: < 47.5ng/ml LoD TRP: < 1.2µg/ml |
| Range | KYN: 0/100 – 10000ng/ml TRP: 2.5 – 250µg/ml |
| Reactivity | Reacts with all species |
| References | Cited in 50+ papers |
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Product overview
| Product name | Kynurenine/Tryptophan ratio ELISA pack – composed of 1 x BA-E2200 kit and 1 x BA-E-2700 kit |
| Description | Two enzyme immunoassays (ELISA) allowing the quantitative determination of L-Kynurenine to L-Tryptophan ratio in urine, plasma and serum samples |
| Labels | CE, RUO, IVD (EU only) |
| Format | 2 x 96-well plate |
| Samples | Plasma, serum, cell culture supernatant, (Urine) |
| Minimum sample volume | 20µL |
| Reactivity | Reacts with all species |
| Standard range | KYN: 0/100 – 10000ng/ml TRP: 2.5 – 250µg/ml |
| Sensitivity |
LoD KYN: < 47.5ng/ml |
| Specificity | No significant cross-reactivity was observed with L-Tryptophan and L-Kynurenine analogs. See product pages for L-Kynurenine ELISA and L-Tryptophan ELISA |
| Storage | Store at 2-8°C for to 6 months |
| Datasheets | IVD: Instructions for use – TRP kit, Instructions for use -KYN kit
RUO: Instructions for use – TRP kit, Instructions for use -KYN kit |
| Sample collection & storage | Plasma/Serum: EDTA-, Heparin- or Citrate- samples stored at 2-8°C for up to 48h or -20°C for longer period (up to 6 months) |
| Sample preparation | KYN: Sample acylation (90 min) TRP: Sample precipitation (15 min) and derivatization (2h) |
| ELISA | Antisera overnight incubation, revelation and read steps (1h) |
| Detailed protocol | IVD: Instructions for use – TRP kit, Instructions for use – KYN kit
RUO: Instructions for use TRP kit, Instructions for use – KYN kit |
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