Description_x000D_ General description_x000D_ The Rat MCP-1 ELISA (Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay) kit is an in vitro enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay for the quantitative measurement of rat MCP-1 in cell lysate and tissue lysate._x000D_ Immunogen_x000D_ Recombinant Rat MCP1_x000D_ Application_x000D_ For research use only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures._x000D_ Please refer to the attached General ELISA KIT Procedure (sandwich, competitive & Indirect ELISA)_x000D_ Biochem/physiol Actions_x000D_ Chemokine (C-C motif) ligand 2 (CCL2) or monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 (MCP-1) is a pro-inflammatory factor expressed in astrocytes. It is synthesized by monocytes, B cells, fibroblast cells, endothelial and glial cells. CCL2 activates monocytes and regulates cytokine and adhesion molecule synthesis. The protein modulates neuropeptide function and development._x000D_ Other Notes_x000D_ A sample Certificate of Analysis is available for this product._x000D_ Please type the word sample in the text box provided for lot number.