L-Tryptophan ELISA kit – Research
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Ref: BA-E-2700R
ELISAKynurenine pathwayTryptophan metabolismAmino acidsResearch ELISA kits (RUO)

Tryptophan ELISA: Standard curve
Standard curve - to be generated every time the assay is performed.
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This Tryptophan ELISA kit enables the quantitative measurement of L-Tryptophan in biological fluids and cell culture supernatants. Intended for research applications, the test comes in 96-well plate format, allowing the screening of large experimental series within short lead times.
Sample type | Biological fluids (urine, plasma, serum, …) and cell culture supernatant |
Capacity | 96 tests |
Sensitivity | < 1.2µg/ml |
Range | 2.5 – 250µg/ml |
Assay time | 2h30 sample preparation and ELISA overnight |
Reactivity | Reacts with all species |
References | Citations in the litterature |
Size | 1 x 96 wells |
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Product overview
Product name | Tryptophan ELISA kit |
Description | Quantitative determination of L-Tryptophan in biological fluids (urine, plasma, serum samples, …) and cell culture supernatants. For research use only |
Labels | RUO |
Format | 96-well plate |
Samples | urine, plasma, serum, cell culture supernatant |
Sample volume | 20µL |
Reactivity | Reacts with all species |
Standard range | 2.5 – 250µg/ml |
Sensitivity |
< 1.2µg/ml |
Specificity | No significant cross-reactivity was observed with L-Tryptophan analogs such as 5-Hydroxy-L-tryptophan, Tryptamine, 5-Methoxytryptophan, 5-Hydroxytryptamine, N-acetyl-5-hydroxytryptamine |
Assay time | Sample preparation 2.5 hours and ELISA overnight |
Storage | Store at 2-8°C for to 6 months |
Datasheets | Instructions for use , Material safety datasheet |
The kit for in-vitro-diagnostic (IVD) use can be ordered with the catalog no. BA E-2700. |
Sample collection & storage | Urine: spontaneous or 24-hour urine collected in bottle with 10-15 mL of 6 M HCl, stored at -20°C for long periods (up to 6 months)
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). Do not use haemolytic or lipemic samples |
Sample preparation | Sample precipitation (15 min) and derivatization (2h15) |
ELISA | Tryptophan antiserum overnight incubation, revelation and read steps (1h) |
Detailed protocol | Download instructions for use |
Product citation
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2018-01 - In vivo inhibition of tryptophan catabolism reorganizes the tuberculoma and augments immune-mediated control of Mycobacterium tuberculosis
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