Mouse Fads2 (Fatty acid desaturase 2) ELISA Kit (MOFI01447)

Quantify mouse Fatty acid desaturase 2 (Fads2) with this ELISA from Assay Genie, developed to support research into lipid metabolism and polyunsaturated fatty acid biosynthesis. Fads2 encodes a delta-6 desaturase that performs rate-limiting desaturation of linoleic acid and alpha-linolenic acid, generating precursors for arachidonic acid, eicosapentaenoic acid, and docosahexaenoic acid synthesis pathways.

The kit enables investigation of hepatic lipid homeostasis, adipose tissue function, neurodevelopment, and metabolic disease models. Researchers apply Fads2 measurement to probe gene-diet interactions involving omega-3 and omega-6 substrate availability, evaluate transcriptional regulation by SREBP-1c and PPAR family members, and characterize desaturase activity across tissues including liver, brain, and skeletal muscle.

Configured for mouse-derived specimens, the assay ships with all buffers, standards, and detection reagents required to complete the protocol on a microplate. Follow the enclosed insert for sample preparation guidance, dilution recommendations, and standard curve construction. Intended for research use only and not validated for diagnostic procedures.