Protein Carbonyl Assay Kits

Protein Carbonyl assay kits include essential reagents to measure the abundance or concentration of protein carbonyl in biological samples. Protein carbonyls, which are formed when proteins are oxidized, serve as biomarkers of oxidative protein damage. The assay involves the addition of 2,4-dinitrophenylhydrazine (DNPH), which forms a stable hydrazone product specific to protein carbonyl groups. The amount of protein-hydrazone complexes can be measured by spectroscopic absorbance or by specific antibodies to quantify the amount protein carbonyls. Protein carbonyl assays are used in a variety of applications, including studying oxidative damage in human samples with certain diseases and understanding the role of oxidative stress in diseases and environmental conditions. When choosing an assay kit, consider important specifications such as the assay detection range, recommended sample types, and the components included within the kit. Visit the supplier page for more details.