Rat Amylase Alpha 1, Salivary (AMY1) ELISA Kit

The AMY1 rat immunoassay from Assay Genie is built to quantify salivary-type alpha-amylase in fluid specimens collected from laboratory rats, supporting research programs in stress physiology, oral biology, metabolic disease modeling, and behavioral neuroscience. AMY1, the isozyme encoded by the AMY1 gene, is secreted primarily by the salivary glands and is widely used as a marker of sympathetic nervous system activation in animal studies.

Researchers apply this assay to rat-derived sample matrices such as serum fractions, blood plasma, and prepared fluid samples of rat origin. The workflow uses antibody-coated microplate wells to capture the target enzyme, followed by an enzyme-linked reporter step that yields a quantitative signal proportional to AMY1 abundance in each prepared sample. The assay is calibrated specifically for the rat species and is supplied for in vitro research applications only, packaged in standard vials alongside buffers and calibrator material.

Each kit contains reagents for ninety-six individual reactions, supplied with a comprehensive protocol insert. Components should be refrigerated upon arrival, and storage temperatures detailed in the product insert will preserve antibody and calibrator activity across the working shelf life of the reagents. Personnel should consult the package documentation prior to first use and follow accepted laboratory practice for protein-binding immunoassays.