Human AGRP/ART/Agouti-related protein ELISA Kit PicoKine®, Carrier-free

Agouti-related protein, also called Agouti-related peptide (AgRP), is a neuropeptide produced in the brain by the AgRP/NPY neuron. It is only synthesised in NPY-containing cell bodies located in the ventromedial part of the arcuate nucleus in the hypothalamus. In humans, the agouti-related peptide is encoded by the AGRP gene. AgRP is co-expressed with Neuropeptide Y and works by increasing appetite and decreasing metabolism and energy expenditure. It is one of the most potent and long-lasting of appetite stimulators.

<table cellpadding="3"><tr><th>Lots</th><th>Lot 1 (pg/ml)</th><th>Lot 2 (pg/ml)</th><th>Lot 3 (pg/ml)</th><th>Lot 4 (pg/ml)</th><th>Mean (pg/ml)</th><th>Standard Deviation</th><th>CV (%)</th></tr><tr><td>Sample 1</td><td>15</td><td>18</td><td>16</td><td>17</td><td>16</td><td>1.11</td><td>6.9%</td></tr><tr><td>Sample 2</td><td>99</td><td>100</td><td>93</td><td>95</td><td>96</td><td>2.86</td><td>2.9%</td></tr><tr><td>Sample 3</td><td>236</td><td>218</td><td>202</td><td>233</td><td>222</td><td>13.53</td><td>6%</td></tr></table>*number of samples for each test n=16.

Expressed primarily in the adrenal gland, subthalamic nucleus, and hypothalamus, with a lower level of expression occurring in testis, lung, and kidney.

Plays a role in weight homeostasis. Involved in the control of feeding behavior through the central melanocortin system. Acts as alpha melanocyte-stimulating hormone antagonist by inhibiting cAMP production mediated by stimulation of melanocortin receptors within the hypothalamus and adrenal gland. Has very low activity with MC5R (By similarity). Is an inverse agonist for MC3R and MC4R being able to suppress their constitutive activity. It promotes MC3R and MC4R endocytosis in an arrestin-dependent manner. .

Description|Quantity Pre-coated 96-well strip microplate|1 Standard|2 vials Biotinylated antibody (100x)|100ul Avidin-Biotin-Peroxidase Complex (100x)|100ul Sample Diluent|30ml Antibody Diluent|12ml Avidin-Biotin-Peroxidase Diluent|12ml Color Developing Reagent (TMB)|10ml Stop Solution|10ml Wash Buffer (25x)|20ml Adhesive plate sealers|4

Store at 4℃ for 6 months, at -20℃ for 12 months. Avoid multiple freeze-thaw cycles (Ships with gel ice, can store for up to 3 days in room temperature. Freeze upon receiving.)