Ornithine ELISA Kit

Ornithine ELISA Kit

L-ornithine is a non-proteinogenic amino acid that plays a central role in the urea cycle, facilitating the detoxification of ammonia in the liver by converting it into urea. It also participates in polyamine synthesis, which is critical for cell growth, tissue repair, and overall metabolic regulation. Due to its involvement in nitrogen metabolism and cellular proliferation, L-ornithine levels can serve as an important biomarker for assessing liver function, metabolic health, and certain physiological or pathological conditions.

The L-ornithine ELISA (enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay) allows for sensitive and specific quantification of L-ornithine in serum, plasma, urine, or other biological samples. In research settings, this assay is frequently used to study the urea cycle, ammonia detoxification, and related metabolic pathways. It can also help investigate the effects of nutritional interventions, exercise, or pharmacological treatments on amino acid metabolism and liver function.

In clinical applications, L-ornithine measurement can aid in the assessment of liver disorders, hyperammonemia, or metabolic imbalances. The ELISA provides a non-invasive and reliable method to monitor changes in L-ornithine levels, offering insight into disease progression, treatment efficacy, and overall metabolic status, making it a valuable tool for both diagnostic and therapeutic monitoring purposes.

This Ornithine ELISA Kit is manufactured in France by ImmuSmol.