Human Carbonic Anhydrase VI (CA6) ELISA Kit

The salivary zinc metalloenzyme known as Carbonic Anhydrase VI (CA6), also called gustin, is secreted by serous acinar cells of the major salivary glands and has been studied for its role in taste bud development, oral zinc transport, and salivary gland physiology. The Assay Genie Human Carbonic Anhydrase VI (CA6) ELISA Kit provides quantitative measurement of this analyte for research in oral biology, dental medicine, and biomarker discovery.

This 96-assay kit includes a pre-coated microplate, lyophilized standards, detection antibody, wash buffer, substrate, stop solution, and a detailed protocol. Workflows fit standard ELISA instrumentation in research laboratories, and the kit is intended for in vitro research use on human specimens. Non-invasive saliva collection supports longitudinal sampling, paired case-control designs, and repeated measures across patient cohorts.

Investigators have linked salivary CA6 to taste perception, dental caries susceptibility, zinc homeostasis in the oral cavity, and function of the gustatory system. The protein has also been explored as a candidate biomarker in Sjogren's syndrome, chronic periodontitis, and certain neurodegenerative research programs. Researchers in dentistry, oral medicine, nutrition science, and salivary proteomics use CA6 quantification to correlate enzyme levels with clinical phenotypes and treatment responses.

Each plate is read on a standard microplate reader, with absorbance values interpolated against the included standard curve for concentration determination. The kit supports reproducible measurement across batches when paired with consistent laboratory technique and appropriate quality controls.