Rat Fatty Acid Desaturase 1 (FADS1) ELISA Kit

The FADS1 enzyme (delta-5 desaturase) plays a central role in the biosynthesis of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids, catalyzing the desaturation step that converts dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid to arachidonic acid within the omega-6 pathway. The protein is encoded within a conserved gene cluster alongside FADS2 and FADS3, and its expression is frequently interrogated in nutritional, metabolic, and hepatic research. This in vitro quantitative immunoassay from Assay Genie enables researchers to measure FADS1 protein concentrations in rat-derived specimens, supporting work on lipid metabolism, insulin sensitivity, and membrane biology. The kit ships as a complete package with pre-coated plate, standards, detection antibodies, and substrate reagents sufficient for one full microplate run. In studies of metabolic disease, dietary fatty acid intervention, and polyunsaturated fatty acid pathway regulation, investigators track how hepatic and circulatory FADS1 expression shifts in response to nutritional challenge or pharmacological treatment. All components arrive ready for refrigerated storage until first use, and the kit is intended for research use only.