Mouse OX (Orexin) ELISA Kit

This assay employs the competitive inhibition enzyme immunoassay technique. The microtiter plate provided in this kit has been pre-coated with Mouse OX. Standards or samples are added to the appropriate microtiter plate wells then with a biotin-conjugated antibody specific to Mouse OX. Next, Avidin conjugated to Horseradish Peroxidase (HRP) is added to each microplate well and incubated. After TMB substrate solution is added. The enzyme-substrate reaction is terminated by the addition of sulphuric acid solution and the color change is measured spectrophotometrically at a wavelength of 450nm ± 10nm. The concentration of Mouse OX in the samples is then determined by comparing the OD of the samples to the standard curve. Protein Function: Neuropeptides that play a significant role in the regulation of food intake and sleep-wakefulness, possibly by coordinating the complex behavioral and physiologic responses of these complementary homeostatic functions. A broader role in the homeostatic regulation of energy metabolism, autonomic function, hormonal balance and the regulation of body fluids, is also suggested , Binds to orexin receptors HCRTR1/OX1R and HCRTR2/OX2R with a high affinity (By similarity). Stimulates food intake (By similarity). Modulates pituitary luteinizing hormone secretion in an ovarian steroid-dependent manner (By similarity) , Binds to orexin receptor HCRTR2/OX2R only (By similarity). Stimulates food intake (By similarity). Modulates pituitary luteinizing hormone secretion in an ovarian steroid-dependent manner (By similarity) [The Uniprot Consortium]