These Delta-5 Desaturase ELISA kits are immunodetection tools for measuring specific protein levels in biological samples. Delta-5 Desaturase is an alias of the human FADS1 gene, which encodes the protein, fatty acid desaturase 1. Notably, Delta-5 Desaturase is known to play a role in cell to cell signaling and the metabolism of lipids, among other functions. The FADS1 protein is 444 amino acid residues in length and 52 kilodaltons in mass. However, as many as 2 protein isoforms have been identified. It is localized to the mitochondria and ER of the cell. In terms of tissue specificity, it is found to be widely expressed, with highest levels in liver, brain, adrenal gland and heart. Other names for this target antigen include D5D, FADS6, and FADSD5.
The detection range for different Delta-5 Desaturase ELISA kits can vary, with some assays measuring target concentrations as low as 31.25 pg/mL and as high as 2000 pg/mL. Click on the following ELISA kits for more detailed information, including target reactivity and assay sensitivity.