Mouse Metallothionein 1 (MT1) ELISA Kit

Quantitative measurement of mouse metallothionein 1 (MT1) is supported by this immunoassay kit from Assay Genie, configured specifically for murine samples. Metallothioneins are low-molecular-weight, cysteine-rich proteins that bind zinc, copper, and cadmium, playing key roles in trace metal homeostasis, detoxification of heavy metals, and cellular defense against reactive oxygen species; the MT1 isoform is highly inducible in liver and kidney tissue by metal ions, glucocorticoids, and inflammatory cytokines. The kit is validated for serum-type specimens, plasma, and tissue homogenates, making it applicable to toxicology studies of cadmium or mercury exposure, hepatic and renal metal-handling research, and investigations of oxidative stress responses in murine disease models. Each kit contains reagents for 96 individual assays in a microplate configuration, and the procedure produces an absorbance-based signal readable on standard laboratory plate readers. Researchers evaluating MT1 expression as a biomarker of metal burden or stress induction in mouse models will find this ELISA a useful quantitative tool for protein-level analysis. Reagents should be kept refrigerated between uses and protected from light to maintain performance across the shelf life of the components. For research use only.