Urine Creatinine Detection Kit

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SKU:: SKT-200
Additional Names:: Methylguanidoacetic acid, N-Carbamimidoyl-N-methylglycine
Physical State:: Urine
Storage Conditions:: 2-8[o]C
Supplier:: StressMarq Biosciences
Reactivities:: Canine, Human, Rat
ABP:: No Import Docs
Immunogen:: Urine Creatinine Detection Kit
Format:: Colorimetric
Extra Details:: Creatinine is a metabolic byproduct of phosphocreatine, a high-energy phosphate reservoir used in ATP regeneration. It is produced at a relatively constant rate and excreted by the kidneys, making it a reliable internal standard for normalizing biomarker concentrations in urine. In neuroscience research, urinary creatinine is commonly used to adjust for variations in hydration and renal function when measuring oxidative stress markers such as 8-OHdG or nitrotyrosine. This normalization is essential for accurate comparisons across individuals and time points. Although not a direct marker of neurodegeneration, altered creatinine levels may reflect systemic conditions-such as diabetes or cardiovascular disease-that influence brain health. Its role in standardizing biomarker data makes creatinine an indispensable tool in neurobiological and clinical studies.