5-HIAA(5-Hydroxyindoleacetic Acid) ELISA Kit

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£128.70

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SKU:: E-EL-0075
Additional Names:: 2-(5-Hydroxy-1H-indol-3-yl) acetic acid
Application:: ELISA
Physical State:: Other Biological Fluid, Plasma, Serum
Species Reactivity:: Wide/Non-species Specific
Storage Conditions:: 2-8[o]C
Supplier:: Elabscience
Format:: Colorimetric method,ELISA,Competitive
Extra Details:: 5-hydroxyindoleacid (5-Hydroxyindoleacetic Acid, 5-HIAA for short) is a kind of important bioactive substances, which can be found widely in organisms and play an important role in the nervous system and endocrine system. 5-HIAA is an important intermediate product in tryptophan metabolism pathway, which is produced by tryptophan through a series of enzymatic reactions. It is one of the main metabolites of serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine), an important neurotransmitter involved in regulating mood, sleep, appetite and many other physiological functions. In the medical field, 5-HIAA detection is widely used in the diagnosis and treatment of a variety of diseases. For example, by detecting 5-HIAA levels in urine or blood, it can assist in the diagnosis of tumor diseases such as carcinoid syndrome and neuroblastoma. In addition, 5-HIAA can also be used to evaluate the treatment effect of depression, anxiety and other mental disorders.