Rat AgRP (Agouti Related Protein) ELISA Kit (RTES01004)

Quantitative immunoassay from Assay Genie engineered to measure Agouti Related Protein (AgRP) in rat-derived research specimens. AgRP is a hypothalamic neuropeptide expressed by neurons of the arcuate nucleus that functions as an endogenous antagonist at melanocortin-3 and melanocortin-4 receptors, stimulating food intake and reducing energy expenditure through orexigenic signaling pathways.

Investigators in metabolic disease, neuroendocrinology, and behavioral neuroscience apply AgRP measurement to characterize appetite regulation, leptin and ghrelin signaling cross-talk, fasting responses, and pharmacological or genetic interventions in rodent obesity models. The kit processes up to 96 assays per plate and is supplied for research use only, supporting in vitro workflows in academic, biotech, and pharmaceutical laboratories.

Colorimetric signal generation is compatible with standard microplate readers, and the reagents are validated specifically against rat samples to support translational studies of central nervous system control of metabolism, body weight homeostasis, and energy balance.