Rat Kidney Injury Molecule 1 (Kim1) ELISA Kit

Proximal tubule epithelial cells upregulate Kidney Injury Molecule 1 (KIM-1, also called HAVCR1) in response to acute tubular damage, and this rat-specific ELISA kit from Assay Genie provides a quantitative means of measuring that biomarker in preclinical samples.

The assay is optimized for rat samples including tissue homogenates, urine, and cell culture supernatants, supporting applications in drug-induced kidney injury research, ischemia-reperfusion models, diabetic nephropathy investigation, and chronic kidney disease progression studies. Reagents are supplied in a kit format sufficient for 96 determinations, with results read on standard microplate equipment.

By quantifying KIM-1 as a sensitive early indicator of proximal tubular injury, this assay complements conventional markers such as serum creatinine and blood urea nitrogen, offering researchers a more responsive readout for evaluating renal damage in rat models. Intended for research use only.