Principle of the Assay: CYP7A1 ELISA kit applies the quantitative sandwich enzyme immunoassay technique. The microtiter plate has been pre-coated with a monoclonal antibody specific for CYP7A1. Standards or samples are then added to the microtiter plate wells and CYP7A1 if present, will bind to the antibody pre-coated wells. In order to quantitatively determine the amount of CYP7A1 present in the sample, a standardized preparation of horseradish peroxidase (HRP)-conjugated polyclonal antibody, specific for CYP7A1 are added to each well to “sandwich” the CYP7A1 immobilized on the plate. The microtiter plate undergoes incubation, and then the wells are thoroughly washed to remove all unbound components. Next, substrate solutions are added to each well. The enzyme (HRP) and substrate are allowed to react over a short incubation period. Only those wells that contain CYP7A1 and enzyme-conjugated antibody will exhibit a change in color. The enzyme-substrate reaction is terminated by addition of a sulphuric acid solution and the color change is measured spectrophotometrically at a wavelength of 450 nm. A standard curve is plotted relating the intensity of the color (O.D.) to the concentration of standards. The CYP7A1 concentration in each sample is interpolated from this standard curve.
NCBI and Uniprot Product Information
NCBI Description
This gene encodes a member of the cytochrome P450 superfamily of enzymes. The cytochrome P450 proteins are monooxygenases which catalyze many reactions involved in drug metabolism and synthesis of cholesterol, steroids and other lipids. This endoplasmic reticulum membrane protein catalyzes the first reaction in the cholesterol catabolic pathway in the liver, which converts cholesterol to bile acids. This reaction is the rate limiting step and the major site of regulation of bile acid synthesis, which is the primary mechanism for the removal of cholesterol from the body. Polymorphisms in the promoter of this gene are associated with defects in bile acid synthesis. [provided by RefSeq, Feb 2010]
Uniprot Description
CYP7A1: Catalyzes a rate-limiting step in cholesterol catabolism and bile acid biosynthesis by introducing a hydrophilic moiety at position 7 of cholesterol. Important for cholesterol homeostasis. Belongs to the cytochrome P450 family.
Protein type: EC 1.14.13.17; Endoplasmic reticulum; Oxidoreductase; Lipid Metabolism - primary bile acid biosynthesis
Chromosomal Location of Human Ortholog: 8q11-q12
Cellular Component: endoplasmic reticulum membrane; intracellular membrane-bound organelle
Molecular Function: cholesterol 7-alpha-monooxygenase activity; iron ion binding; heme binding
Biological Process: bile acid biosynthetic process; cholesterol homeostasis; bile acid metabolic process; xenobiotic metabolic process; cellular lipid metabolic process; cholesterol catabolic process; sterol metabolic process; transmembrane transport
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The Rat CYP7A1 cyp7a1 (Catalog #AAA732940) is an ELISA Kit and is intended for research purposes only. The product is available for immediate purchase. The AAA732940 ELISA Kit recognizes Rat CYP7A1. It is sometimes possible for the material contained within the vial of "Cytochrome P450 7A1, ELISA Kit" to become dispersed throughout the inside of the vial, particularly around the seal of said vial, during shipment and storage. We always suggest centrifuging these vials to consolidate all of the liquid away from the lid and to the bottom of the vial prior to opening. Please be advised that certain products may require dry ice for shipping and that, if this is the case, an additional dry ice fee may also be required.Precautions
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