Rat Connexin 43 (CX43) ELISA Kit

Gap junction proteins enable direct cell-to-cell communication, and Connexin 43 (CX43) is the most widely expressed member of this family in mammals. Found abundantly in cardiac tissue, neural networks, and epidermis, CX43 forms hemichannels that pass ions and small signaling molecules between adjacent cells. Quantitative measurement of CX43 abundance supports research into arrhythmia mechanisms, glial function, wound healing kinetics, and tumor progression.

This immunoassay from Assay Genie is configured to quantify rat Connexin 43 in tissue homogenates, cell lysates, and similar complex biological matrices. The assay produces a colorimetric readout compatible with standard microplate readers, and the protocol accommodates rat-derived specimens prepared under standard laboratory conditions. Researchers can profile endogenous CX43 levels, validate knockdown or overexpression experiments, and compare connexin expression across treatment groups in rat disease models.

Typical applications include characterization of ventricular conduction in cardiac studies, evaluation of astrocyte coupling in neuroscience research, monitoring re-epithelialization during wound repair investigations, and screening connexin modulators in oncology workflows. Reagents are supplied for research use only, intended for laboratory investigation of gap junction biology rather than diagnostic or clinical purposes.