Rat Neurocan (NCAN) ELISA Kit

Quantify the neural chondroitin sulfate proteoglycan neurocan in rat tissue homogenates with this colorimetric immunoassay from Assay Genie. Neurocan (NCAN) is a member of the lectican family and a key constituent of perineuronal nets and the brain extracellular matrix, where it regulates neuronal adhesion, axon guidance, and synaptic plasticity during development and after injury. Proteolytic cleavage of neurocan by metalloproteinases further modulates its signaling roles in glial scar formation and central nervous system repair.

Researchers working on neural regeneration, traumatic brain injury, or neurodegenerative disease models apply this assay to measure endogenous NCAN in experimental rat tissues. Configured for 96 assays, the kit supports standard microplate workflows and integrates with common laboratory plate readers. It is validated for rat samples, providing species-specific reactivity for translational neuroscience studies. Each kit contains the reagents needed to complete the run, supporting consistent performance across replicate experiments and longitudinal study designs.