This Human Lecithin Cholesterol Acyltransferase (LCAT) ELISA Kit employs a two-site sandwich ELISA to quantitate LCAT.

• Additional information:Lecithin-cholesterol acyltransferase is an enzyme that converts free cholesterol into cholesteryl ester (a more hydrophobic form of cholesterol), which is then sequestered into the core of a lipoprotein particle, eventually making the newly synthesized HDL spherical and forcing the reaction to become unidirectional since the particles are removed from the surface. The enzyme is bound to high-density lipoproteins (HDLs) and low-density lipoproteins in the blood plasma. An unusual feature of the message is that the poly(A) signal appears to overlap the COOH-terminal glutamic acid and stop codons. The protein has several extended sequences of hydrophobic amino acids, one of which is similar to sequences in pancreatic lipase and lingual lipase.
• Storage and shipping:Storage: The unopened kit should be stored at 2 - 8°C. After opening, please store refer to protocols.Shipping:Gel pack with blue ice.
• Notes:This kit is intended for research use only. It should not be used for human or animal clinical diagnostics or treatment.