Histone ELISA Kits

Histone ELISA Kits are immunoassays designed to detect and quantify histones or their specific modifications (e.g., acetylation, methylation, phosphorylation) in biological samples, including cell lysates, serum, and plasma. Histones are nuclear proteins essential for DNA packaging in chromatin and play a central role in regulating gene expression through post-translational modifications. Measuring histone levels and their modifications is critical in research areas focused on epigenetics, cancer, apoptosis, and cellular stress.

Content

Histone ELISA Kits typically include:

• Microplates pre-coated with antibodies specific to histones or targeted histone modifications.
• Detection antibodies, often enzyme-conjugated (e.g., with horseradish peroxidase), that bind specifically to the histone or its modification, allowing for a measurable signal through chromogenic or fluorometric reactions.
• Standards and controls to construct a standard curve, enabling accurate quantification across different samples.
• Buffers and reagents, including wash, blocking, and substrate solutions, optimized for high specificity and sensitivity while minimizing background noise.

Applications

Histone ELISA Kits are widely used in:

• Epigenetics research: Quantifying histone modifications to study gene regulation, chromatin structure, and how environmental factors influence gene expression.
• Cancer research: Analyzing histone modification patterns in cancer cells, as abnormal modifications are often associated with tumor development and progression.
• Apoptosis and cellular stress studies: Measuring histone release into the extracellular space, as this can indicate cell death, particularly in immune responses and inflammatory diseases.
• Drug discovery: Screening compounds that target histone modifications, particularly in the development of cancer therapeutics focused on epigenetic pathways.

Histone ELISA Kits provide a standardized and sensitive approach for studying histone biology and post-translational modifications, supporting advancements in epigenetics, disease research, and therapeutic development.