Ghrelin, an endogenous ligand for the growth hormone secretagogue receptor, is synthesized principally in the stomach. It stimulates food intake and transduces signals to hypothalamic regulatory nucleid that controls energy homeostasis. The peptide consists of 28 amino acids, with a n-octanoylation of the serine-3 residue, which is necessary for biological activity. Ghrelin is present in the peripheral circulation in two forms: acylated and unacylated. This EIA kit specifically measures the unacylated form of ghrelin. Each kit contains ghrelin (unacylated) AChE-Fab' conjugate, human unacylated ghrelin standard, human unacylated ghrelin quality control, Ellman’s reagent, EIA buffer, wash buffer, Tween 20, plates pre-coated with anti-ghrelin mouse monoclonal antibody, and complete instructions. [Bertin Catalog No. A05119]WARNING This product is not for human or veterinary use.
