Homocysteine ELISA kits are designed for the specific detection of homocysteine in biological samples. Homocysteine is a compound that is metabolized in humans and can be detected in CSF, saliva, urine, and serum samples. It has the chemical formula C4H9NO2S. Homocysteine is a sulfur-containing amino acid produced during methionine metabolism, and even moderate elevations are linked to increased cardiovascular disease and Alzheimer's disease incidence. Plasma homocysteine levels can rise due to vitamin deficiencies (pyridoxal, folic acid, riboflavin, and vitamin B12), polymorphisms in methionine metabolism enzymes, and renal disease.
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1 Human Metabolome Database (HMDB) v5.0