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| Insulin ELISA Kit | |
| Product | Insulin ELISA Kit |
|---|---|
| Catalog Number | BQ 130D |
| Quantity | 96 Well Plate |
| Sample Type | Serum or Plasma |
| Description | The Insulin ELISA kit is used for the quantitative measurement Insulin in human serum or plasma. Insulin is the principal hormone responsible for the control of glucose metabolism. It is synthesized in the ß-cells of the islets of Langerhans as the precursor, proinsulin, which is processed to form C-peptide and insulin. Both are secreted in equimolar amounts into the portal circulation. The mature insulin molecule comprises two polypeptide chains, the A chain and B chain (21 and 30 amino acids respectively). The two chains are linked together by two inter-chain disulphide bridges. There is also an intra-chain disulphide bridge in the A chain. Insulin concentrations are severely reduced in insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM) and some other conditions such as hypopituitarism. Insulin levels are raised in non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM), obesity, insulinoma and some endocrine dysfunctions such as Cushing’s syndrome and acromegaly. |
| Species | Human |
