Rat Integrin Alpha 2 (ITGa2) ELISA Kit

Studying collagen receptor biology in rat models often requires quantitative readouts of integrin alpha 2 (ITGA2, also called CD49b or GPIa), the transmembrane adhesion molecule responsible for cell-matrix binding to type I collagen. Assay Genie's immunoassay kit for rat ITGA2 provides a focused, plate-based route to generate those concentration values from tissue homogenates, with each kit supplying enough reagents for 96 assays without the need for custom antibody development.

Each reagent set is formulated for use in a standard microplate format, with absorbance readings captured on laboratory plate readers. The product is intended for research use only and is configured to work with rat tissue homogenate samples prepared by standard homogenization protocols. Reagents should be refrigerated upon receipt and protected from light when not in use, consistent with general immunoassay handling practice.

Investigators studying collagen-receptor dynamics, extracellular-matrix remodeling, platelet adhesion, or adhesion-molecule expression in rodent systems can integrate this kit into workflows involving snap-frozen organ biopsies, perfused tissues, or lysed cell preparations. As part of the broader Assay Genie catalog of rodent-targeted immunoassays, the product offers a quantitative alternative to custom western blot densitometry for ITGA2, particularly in studies where multiple samples or longitudinal time points are being analyzed.