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Description

This ELISA (enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay) kit is intended for the quantitative measurement of human insulin in serum, plasma, or urine.

For research use only.

Background

Insulin is a peptide hormone produced by beta cells of the pancreas. Enzymatic cleavage of proinsulin results in the production of equimolar amounts of insulin and C-peptide in circulation. Insulin is central to regulating carbohydrate and fat metabolism in the body. Excessive amount of insulin are associated with excess amounts of glucose in the system. High levels of insulin are known to cause weight gain, water bloating, high blood pressure, magnesium deficiency, and an increase in the amount of inflammatory compounds in the blood, which causes blood clots and blood vessel damage.

Insulin, when insufficiently produced, results in diabetes mellitus. In most cases, a high fasting insulin level is consistent with insulin resistance symptoms, but in some cases, it can be caused by more serious conditions such as Cushing's syndrome, acromegaly, or possibly insulinoma. 

Related Kits

KTR-887 Human Ultra Sensitive Insulin ELISA Kit

KTR-881 Human C-peptide ELISA Kit

KTR-891 Human Ultra Sensitive C-peptide ELISA Kit

Specifications

Catalog no.

Target:

Species

Method

Tests Per Kit

Detection

Sensitivity / LLOD

Dynamic Range

Total Incubation Time

Sample Type

Sample Volume

Storage Temperature

KTR-886

Insulin

Human

Sandwich ELISA

96 tests

Colorimetric

0.1817 mLU/L

0 - 138 mLU/mL

1 hour, 20 minutes

serum, EDTA-plasma, urine

100 µL

2-8 °C