Rat CRP ELISA Kit
C-reactive protein (CRP) is an acute-phase protein primarily produced by the liver in response to inflammation, infection, or tissue injury. In rats, as in humans, CRP levels rise rapidly in the presence of pro-inflammatory cytokines such as IL-6, making it a sensitive biomarker for systemic inflammatory responses. CRP functions in the innate immune system by binding to phosphocholine on the surface of pathogens and damaged cells, promoting complement activation and facilitating phagocytosis. Because of its dynamic response to inflammatory stimuli, CRP serves as a key indicator of immune activation and overall health status in preclinical models.
Rat CRP ELISAs are designed to quantitatively measure CRP levels in serum, plasma, or other biological samples. In research, these assays are widely used to study inflammatory processes, immune responses, and the effects of drugs or experimental interventions on systemic inflammation. They allow researchers to monitor disease progression in models of infection, autoimmune disorders, cardiovascular disease, or metabolic syndrome, providing a reproducible and sensitive readout of inflammatory status.
While rat CRP measurement is primarily a research tool, it also has translational relevance. By assessing changes in CRP levels, researchers can evaluate the efficacy of anti-inflammatory therapies, understand mechanisms underlying chronic inflammation, and draw parallels to human conditions where CRP is an established clinical biomarker. This makes Rat CRP ELISA an essential tool for bridging preclinical findings to potential clinical applications.
This Rat CRP ELISA Kit is manufactured in USA by Eagle Biosciences.
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