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Rat Tyrosine Hydroxylase ELISA Kit (Colorimetric)

Novus Biologicals, part of Bio-Techne | Catalog # NBP3-06922

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NBP3-06922

Key Product Details

Sample Type & Volume Required Per Well

Serum, Plasma, Cell supernatant (100 ul)

Sensitivity

0.09 ng/mL

Assay Range

0.16 - 10 ng/mL

Product Specifications

Assay Type

Sandwich-ELISA

Kit Type

ELISA Kit (Colorimetric)

Reactivity

Rat

Specificity

This kit recognizes Rat Tyrosine Hydroxylase in samples. No significant cross-reactivity or interference between Rat Tyrosine Hydroxylase and analogues was observed.

Precision

Intra-Assay Precision (Precision within an assay) 5

Inter-Assay Precision (Precision between assays) 5.01

Recovery for Rat Tyrosine Hydroxylase ELISA Kit (Colorimetric)

Recovery

84-102 %

Linearity

Rat Tyrosine Hydroxylase ELISA Kit (Colorimetric)

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Rat Tyrosine Hydroxylase ELISA Kit (Colorimetric)

ELISA: Rat Tyrosine Hydroxylase ELISA Kit (Colorimetric) [NBP3-06922] -

ELISA: Rat Tyrosine Hydroxylase ELISA Kit (Colorimetric) [NBP3-06922] - Standard Curve Reference

Kit Contents for Rat Tyrosine Hydroxylase ELISA Kit (Colorimetric)

  • Biotinylated Detection Ab Diluent
  • Concentrated Biotinylated Detection Ab (100x)
  • Concentrated HRP Conjugate (100x)
  • Concentrated Wash Buffer (25x)
  • HRP Conjugate Diluent
  • Micro ELISA Plate (Dismountable)
  • Plate Sealer
  • Product Manual
  • Reference Standard
  • Sample Diluent
  • Stop Solution
  • Substrate Reagent

Preparation and Storage

Shipping

The product is shipped with polar packs. Upon receipt, store it immediately at the temperature recommended below.

Stability & Storage

Storage of components varies. See protocol for specific instructions.

Background: Tyrosine Hydroxylase

The tetrameric enzyme tyrosine hydroxylase (TH), also designated as tyrosine 3-monooxygenase (TY3H), is the rate-limiting enzyme for catecholamine biosynthesis and has a theoretical molecular weight of 60 kDa. Encoded by the TH gene, TH catalyzes the conversion of the amino acid L-tyrosine to L-3,4- dihydroxyphenylalanine (L-dopa) in the central nervous system and adrenal medulla. The precursor of catecholamines, L-dopa, is converted to dopamine for use in the biosynthesis of neurotransmitters norepinephrine (noradrenaline) and epinephrine (adrenaline) (1) . Dysfunction in the TH gene, and thus the enzymatic activity by TH, dysregulates catecholamine synthesis.

Two transcription factor binding sites in the proximal region of the TH gene, the TPA-responsive element (TRE) and the c-AMP responsive element (CRE), have been implicated in the complex regulation of the TH gene. Dysregulation of breakdown for the amino acid, tyrosine, by TH is a result of a genetic disorder that results in Tyrosinemia (high levels of tyrosine in the blood, tissue and organs).

Tyrosine hydroxylase deficiency is a disorder that primarily affects movement, where individuals display symptoms that include lack of coordination when walking, postural tremors and unusual body positioning. TH deficient dopamine-responsive dystonia (DRD), also known as Segawa syndrome, is a rare genetic disorder that is associated with low levels of TH and is diagnosed during childhood with characteristic symptoms including increased muscle tone (dystonia) and signs of Parkinsonism like bradykinesia, tremors, rigidity and postural instability (2). Correspondingly, TH is also linked to Parkinson's disease in older adults, where low dopamine levels are a consistent neurochemical abnormality. Functional polymorphisms of the TH gene may be involved in the pathogenesis of neuropsychiatric diseases such as schizophrenia and other affective disorders where dopamine is often dysregulated (3).

References

1. Hamanaka, Y., & Mizunami, M. (2019). Tyrosine hydroxylase-immunoreactive neurons in the mushroom body of the field cricket, Gryllus bimaculatus. Cell Tissue Res, 376(1), 97-111. doi:10.1007/s00441-018-2969-9

2. Li, L., & Zhou, F. M. (2013). Parallel dopamine D1 receptor activity dependence of l-Dopa-induced normal movement and dyskinesia in mice. Neuroscience, 236, 66-76. doi:10.1016/j.neuroscience.2012.12.065

3. Borkar, C. D., Bharne, A. P., Nagalakshmi, B., Sakharkar, A. J., Subhedar, N. K., & Kokare, D. M. (2018). Cocaine- and Amphetamine-Regulated Transcript Peptide (CART) Alleviates MK-801-Induced Schizophrenic Dementia-Like Symptoms. Neuroscience, 375, 94-107. doi:10.1016/j.neuroscience.2018.01.056

Alternate Names

TH, TYH

Gene Symbol

TH

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Product Specific Notices for Rat Tyrosine Hydroxylase ELISA Kit (Colorimetric)

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.

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