Bovine Neuropeptide Y ELISA Kit (Colorimetric)

• Reactivity: Bv
• Applications: ELISA
• Suitable Sample Type: Serum, plasma, tissue homogenates, cell lysates, cell culture supernatants and other biological fluids
• Standard Curve Range: 31.25 - 2000 pg/mL (example only; lot dependent)
• Sensitivity: 8.52 pg/mL (example only; lot dependent)

Bovine Neuropeptide Y ELISA Kit (Colorimetric) Summary

• Description: Assay Length: 4.5 hours
• Standard Curve Range: 31.25 - 2000 pg/mL (example only; lot dependent)
• Sensitivity: 8.52 pg/mL (example only; lot dependent)
• Assay Type: Competitive ELISA
• Inter-Assay: %CV < 12 (example only; lot dependent)
• Intra-Assay: %CV < 10 (example only; lot dependent)
• Sample Volume: 50 uL
• Kit Type: ELISA Kit (Colorimetric)
• Gene: NPY

Applications/Dilutions

• Dilutions:
  • ELISA

Packaging, Storage & Formulations

• Storage: Storage of components varies. See protocol for specific instructions.

Alternate Names for Bovine Neuropeptide Y ELISA Kit (Colorimetric)

• 170 kDa melanoma membrane-bound gelatinase
• DKFZp686G13158
• DPPIV
• EC 3.4.21.-
• FAPA
• Fibroblast activation protein alpha
• fibroblast activation protein, alpha
• Integral membrane serine protease
• Neuropeptide Y
• NPY
• PYY4
• seprase

Background

NPY a 36 amino acid peptide amide isolated from porcine brain, is a major regulatory neuropeptide in the mammalian central and peripheral nervous systems. NPY belongs to the pancreatic polypeptide family of peptides which are characterized by a common tertiary structure. Within this family, an intestinal peptide hormone, peptide YY (PYY), is most closely related to NPY. In the central nervous system (CNS) NPY is considered to be involved in regulation of blood pressure, memory processing, circadian rhythm, and stimulation of food intake. In the peripheral nervous system (PNS), NPY evokes potent vasoconstrictor activity and acts as a transmitter/neuromodulator of sympathetic neurons and adrenal glands. NPY is one of the most abundant peptides found in the CNS. NPY and NPY mRNA are widely distributed in the brain. High levels of NPY are present in the cerebral cortex, amygdaloid nuclei, hippocampal formation, and hypothalamus. In the PNS, NPY is widely distributed in sympathetic neurons that innervate vascular smooth muscle, heart, and urogenital tract. In these neurons NPY is mainly co-localized with norepinephrine and is considered to function as a neurotransmitter to presynaptically inhibit nor adrenergic neurotransmission. The biological actions of NPY in the brain and periphery are mediated by at least two different NPY receptors, designated Y1 and Y2 receptor subtypes. Cardiovascular effects and centrally evoked food intake potential are activities predominantly mediated by the Y1 receptors, whereas the Y2 receptors, the major subtype in the CNS, are mainly involved in the pre-synaptic inhibition of neurotransmitter release and facilitation of memory retention. Post-synaptic NPY receptors are apparently of both the Y1 and Y2 type. NPY receptors are coupled to at least two different signal transduction mechanisms, the adenylate cyclase pathway (decrease in cAMP), and the phosphoinositol/IP3 pathway. Antibodies that react specifically with NPY are useful for the study of the mode of action, differential tissue expression, and intracellular and subcellular localization of NPY in the central and peripheral nervous systems.

Limitations

This product is for research use only and is not approved for use in humans or in clinical diagnosis. ELISA Kits are guaranteed for 6 months from date of receipt.

FAQs for Neuropeptide Y ELISA Kit (NBP3-56558). (Showing 1 - 1 of 1 FAQ).

1. What is the difference between the Quantikine and Duoset ELISA kits?
   • Our Quantikine kits are fully optimized and validated for the sample types listed on the product specific webpage and datasheet, as this can vary between kits. Each kit is supplied ready to use with one pre-coated 96-well plate, a detection antibody directly conjugated to HRP, and all other necessary reagents. These kits are ideal for researchers who want the convenience of a ready to use and optimized ELISA product. Some of these kits are also available prepackaged in larger 6 and 50 plate sizes.Our DuoSet Kits, in contrast, are ELISA development kits containing the capture and detection antibody, the mass-value calibrated standard, and streptavidin-HRP to prepare approximately 5 or 15 plates. Ancillary reagents will need to be used/purchased, and for most kits, we will recommend one of our Ancillary Reagent Kits, which contain the reagents we use ourselves in-house. DuoSet kits are validated only for cell culture supernatant samples and therefore require further development and validation for accurate measurement in more complex samples such as serum and plasma. Our DuoSet Kits offer an economical, flexible alternative for the experienced ELISA user.

Bioinformatics

• Gene Symbol: NPY