Short Description
Measures iron levels using a colorimetric method.
Development Stage
Research-Grade Metabolic Assay Development
Description
This OXPHOSight™ Iron Metabolism Assay Kit offers a rapid spectrophotometric method for quantifying total iron concentrations in biological samples without the need for pretreatment. The system utilizes a specific chromogen that forms a colored complex with iron, enabling precise measurements through a simple, one-step procedure. This sensitive tool is vital for researchers investigating metal homeostasis, oxidative stress, and iron transport mechanisms in fundamental physiological studies across various experimental models.
Features
Utilizes a specific chromogenic reaction to quantify total and ionic iron levels, supporting detailed research into iron metabolism, transport, and storage mechanisms in various biological samples.
Process Relevance
Measuring iron species to evaluate metal transport, storage, and metabolic utilization in vitro.
Application Stage
Iron metabolism research and ferroptosis studies.
Applications
Determine total and ionic iron levels in serum and tissue samples to investigate iron homeostasis and metabolic regulation.
Qualified With
Internal performance validation using reference standards under defined assay conditions.
Detection Method
Absorbance at 590nm
Sample Type
Serum, plasma, environmental water, tissue extracts.
Research Areas
Iron Metabolism; Oxidative Stress; Bioinorganic Chemistry
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