Parathyroid hormone (PTH) is an endocrine regulator that maintains calcium homeostasis in vertebrates. The parathyroid glands secrete PTH to increase blood calcium levels by stimulating calcium reabsorption in the kidneys, promoting calcium absorption in the intestines, and mobilizing calcium from bone tissue. This hormone plays a key role in bone metabolism and mineral balance, making it a valuable biomarker for studying calcium-related disorders, bone diseases, and endocrine function in research applications.
The Chicken Parathyroid hormone PTH ELISA Kit (CSB-E11880Ch) provides quantitative measurement of parathyroid hormone in Gallus gallus samples. This competitive assay works with serum, plasma, and tissue homogenates. The detection range spans 6.25 pg/mL to 100 pg/mL with a sensitivity of 6.25 pg/mL. The assay requires 50-100 μL sample volume, operates with detection at 450 nm wavelength, and can be completed within 1-5 hours.
Application Examples
Note: The following application examples are drawn from a selection of publications citing this product. For additional applications, please refer to the full list of references in the "Citations" section.
This ELISA kit has been used in avian research to quantify parathyroid hormone levels in chicken plasma and serum samples. Applications include endocrine and metabolic studies examining calcium homeostasis and mineral metabolism in poultry research settings.
• Endocrine profiling - Measurement of parathyroid hormone as part of comprehensive hormone panels alongside vitamin D metabolites and thyroid hormones in chicken studies
• Mineral metabolism research - Measuring parathyroid hormone levels alongside serum calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, and albumin to study calcium homeostasis
• Nutritional studies - Evaluating parathyroid hormone responses in dietary intervention experiments that examine how different feed formulations affect poultry endocrine function
• Strain comparison studies - Analyzing parathyroid hormone variations between different chicken strains to understand genetic influences on calcium regulatory mechanisms