This Alpha MSH Competitive ELISA is an in-vitro enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay for the measurement of samples in human serum, plasma and other biological fluids.
Applications
ELISA
Reactivity
Human
Sensitivity
0.09ng/mL
Detection Limit
0.16~10ng/mL
Note
FOR SCIENTIFIC EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH USE ONLY (RUO). MUST NOT BE USED IN DIAGNOSTIC OR OTHER MEDICAL APPLICATIONS.
Product Properties
Storage Instruction
If unopened the kit may be stored at 2-8°C for up to 1 month. If the kit will not be used within 1 month, store the components separately, according to the component table in the manual.
This kit recognizes Human Alpha MSH in samples. No significant cross-reactivity or interference between Human Alpha MSH and analogues was observed.
Sample Type
Serum, plasma and other biological fluids
Additional Info
Post Translational Modifications
Specific enzymatic cleavages at paired basic residues yield the different active peptides. O-glycosylated.reducing sugar is probably N-acetylgalactosamine.
Function
Corticotropin: Stimulates the adrenal glands to release cortisol. Melanocyte-stimulating hormone alpha: Anorexigenic peptide. Increases the pigmentation of skin by increasing melanin production in melanocytes. Melanocyte-stimulating hormone beta: Increases the pigmentation of skin by increasing melanin production in melanocytes. Beta-endorphin: Endogenous orexigenic opiate. Met-enkephalin: Endogenous opiate.
SecretedMelanocyte-Stimulating Hormone Alpha And Beta-Endorphin Are Stored In Separate Granules In Hypothalamic Pomc NeuronsSuggesting That Secretion May Be Under The Control Of Different Regulatory Mechanisms