Serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine) belongs to the group of biogenic amines and is an intermediate product of the tryptophan metabolism. It plays an important role as a neurotransmitter in the regulation of different behavioral patterns such as motor activity, aggression, sexuality, appetite, and sleep.

Diseases which are associated with altered serotonin concentrations include disorders of the CNS, for example autism, epilepsy, schizophrenia and depression, and carcinoid tumors of the intestine or bronchi.

The Serotonin Research ELISA (Cat# IB89540) offers a flexible protocol which is suitable for the high-sensitive measurement of Serotonin in any biological sample such as tissue homogenates, cell culture supernatant, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), platelet-poor-plasma, and cell lysates.

The Serotonin ELISA (Cat# IB89546) and Serotonin RIA (Cat# IB88189) test kits are for the determination of Serotonin in serum, urine, and platelets. Both assays are intended for in-vitro diagnosis or research applications.

Assay Advantages of IB89546 and IB88189:

• Total assay time ELISA: 1 Hr, 15 mins
• Total assay time RIA: 2 Hr, 30 mins
• Easily automatable
• No interference by medical drugs
• Wide standard ranges, convenient measurement of pathological samples without predilution

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