Format: 96-well plate

Form: 96 Tests

Detection Method: Colorimetric

Species Reactivity: human

Specificity: Human cathepsin D protein

Sensitivity: 4 ng/ml

Assay Range: 4-100 ng/ml

Assay Time: 5 h

Sample Type: Tissue cytosol extracts or cell culture extracts

Kit Contents: Pre-Coated Plate, 2 vials of Lyophilized Standard, Detector Antibody, 400X Conjugate, Conjugate Diluent, Antigen Extraction Agent, Colorimetric Detection Reagent, Sample Diluent, 20X Plate Wash Concentrate, Stop Solution, Plate Sealer, and a user protocol.

Comments: A rapid, sensitive assay for the measurement of human cathepsin D.

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