Human Ghrelin (TOTAL) RIA
Description:
Human Ghrelin (TOTAL) RIA
Background Information:
Ghrelin is a recently discovered hormone is secreted primarily by the stomach in response to glucose administration or CNS signals.
Key Applications:
Radioimmunoassay
Application Notes:
Two-day disequilibrium assay at 4°C. Sample volume: < 100 µL Plasma (collected on ice) recommended
Species Reactivity:
Human
Precision, %:
- Inter-assay: 14.7–17.8
- Intra-assay: 3.3–10.0
Sensitivity:
100–10,000 pg/mL
Therapeutic Areas:
- Diabetes
- Obesity
- Metabolic Disorders
Label:
125I-Human Ghrelin
Accuracy:
90–96%
Kit Type:
Endocrine Kits
Gene Symbol:
- GHRL
- ghrelin
- MTLRP
- obestatin
Detection Methods:
125I
Linearity of Dilution:
99–146%
Performance:
- ED80 = 395 ± 88 pg/mL
- ED50 = 895 ± 177 pg/mL
- ED20 = 2015 ± 382 pg/mL
Assay Type:
Radioimmunoassays (RIA)