Uric Acid Assay, Catalog: MA-0151

Catalog MA-0151

Size 100 wells

Sample Type Cell Lysate, Tissue Extracts, Plasma, Serum, Urine, Other biological fluids

Method of Detection Colorimetric, OD 570 nm or Fluorometric, Ex/Em = 535/587 nm

Assay Type Quantitative

Application A plate based colorimetric/fluorometric assay to measure uric acid levels in a variety of biological samples with a sensitivity below 1 nmole. 

Sensitivity < 1 nmole

Storage Conditions -20°C

Shipping Temperature Gel Pack

Shelf Life One year from the date of delivery

Uric acid, a byproduct of purine metabolism, has both positive and negative aspects in metabolism. While elevated levels are associated with gout, a painful joint condition, uric acid serves essential functions, acting as an antioxidant, neutralizing harmful free radicals, and protecting cells from oxidative stress. It contributes to the regulation of blood pressure by modulating the production of nitric oxide, a vasodilator. Despite its physiological benefits, excessively high uric acid levels can lead to gout and other metabolic disorders such as insulin resistance, obesity, and cardiovascular disease. AkrivisBio’s Uric Acid assay is a simple, sensitive means of measuring uric acid levels in a variety of biological samples with a sensitivity below 1 nmole.