Human Collagen Type VI Alpha 1 (COL6a1) ELISA Kit

This assay from Assay Genie quantifies human COL6A1, the alpha-1 polypeptide chain that assembles with COL6A2 and COL6A3 to form type VI collagen microfibrils anchoring skeletal muscle cells to the surrounding extracellular matrix. Researchers studying neuromuscular disorders use it to monitor circulating biomarker levels in patients with Ullrich congenital muscular dystrophy and Bethlem myopathy, two inherited conditions driven by COL6A1 mutations that compromise myofiber integrity.

The kit supports fibrosis research, oncology investigations of the tumor microenvironment, and connective tissue biology studies. Each microplate accommodates 100 uL of liquid specimen per well, with all reagents supplied ready to use. Reconstituted standard should be kept refrigerated at 4 degrees C and consumed within the assay window to preserve calibration.