AffiELISA® Horse RLN Kit: Ultra-High Relaxin ELISA Detection

AffiELISA® Horse RLN Kit: Ultra-High Relaxin ELISA Detection

The AffiELISA® Horse RLN Kit is a specialized assay designed for the ultra-high sensitivity detection and quantification of relaxin (RLN) in horse samples. Relaxin is a hormone produced mainly by the corpus luteum of the ovary during pregnancy in mammals. It plays various roles, including relaxation of the pelvic ligaments to aid in parturition (the process of giving birth), regulation of blood vessel function, and potential involvement in reproductive and other physiological processes.

ELISA (Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay) is a laboratory technique used to detect and measure the concentration of specific proteins or hormones in biological samples. This kit uses antibodies that specifically recognize and bind to relaxin in horse samples, enabling the precise measurement and quantification of its levels.

In horses, relaxin is of particular interest due to its role during pregnancy, especially in the late stages when it helps prepare the mare for foaling by softening the ligaments in the birth canal. Monitoring relaxin levels using highly sensitive ELISA kits like the AffiELISA® Horse RLN Kit can provide valuable information about pregnancy status, gestational age, and potential complications during pregnancy or parturition in horses.

This specialized ELISA kit offers the advantage of ultra-high sensitivity, allowing for the detection of extremely low concentrations of relaxin in horse samples. Such precise measurements are essential for reproductive management, veterinary diagnostics, and equine research related to pregnancy, reproduction, and overall equine health.

Horse RLN Background 

In horses, Relaxin (RLN) is a hormone primarily produced by the mare's ovaries, specifically the corpus luteum, during pregnancy. Its primary role involves preparing the mare's body for parturition (giving birth) by promoting relaxation and softening of the pelvic ligaments and birth canal. This physiological function aids in facilitating the birthing process by allowing the foal to pass through the birth canal more easily.

The levels of relaxin in a pregnant mare's blood gradually increase throughout gestation and peak closer to the time of foaling. Monitoring relaxin levels can help indicate pregnancy and approximate the stage of gestation, assisting veterinarians and breeders in managing the pregnancy and predicting the timing of foaling.

Measuring relaxin levels using specialized assays, like ELISA kits, enables accurate detection and quantification of this hormone in horse samples. High-sensitivity ELISA kits designed specifically for horses allow for precise monitoring of relaxin levels, aiding in reproductive management, determining pregnancy status, estimating foaling time, and identifying potential complications during pregnancy or parturition in mares.