Mouse Renin 1 ELISA Kit

Data sheet

Storage

2 - 8 ℃

Background

Renin (etymology and pronunciation), also known as an angiotensinogenase, is an aspartic protease protein and enzyme secreted by the kidneys that participates in the body's renin–angiotensin–aldosterone system (RAAS)—also known as the renin–angiotensin–al

Alternate Names

REN, HNFJ2, renin

Assay Type

Sandwich ELISA

Kit Type

Colorimetric

Assay Time

4.5 hours

Sample Type

serum, plasma, cell culture supernatant, urine

Assay Range

125 - 8000 p/ml

Sensitivity

23.7 p/ml

Specificity

Native and recombinant mouse renin

Dilution Factors

test undiluted

Gene ID

19701

Clinical indications

An over-active renin-angiotension system leads to vasoconstriction and retention of sodium and water. These effects lead to hypertension. Therefore, renin inhibitors can be used for the treatment of hypertension. This is measured by the plasma renin activ