PPARγ Transcription Factor Assay Kit Reference: 10006855-96 PPARs are ligand-activated transcription factors belonging to the large superfamily of nuclear receptors. PPARα primarily activates genes encoding proteins involved in fatty acid oxidation, while PPARγ primarily activates genes directly involved in lipogenic pathway and insulin signalling. Members of the PPAR family are important direct targets of many antidiabetic and hypolipidemic drugs. Cayman’s PPAR Transcription Factor Assays are a non-radioactive, sensitive method for detecting specific transcription factor DNA binding activity in nuclear extracts and whole cell lysates.
Adipogenesis Assay Kit Reference: 10006908-1 Cayman’s Adipogenesis Assay provides the reagents required for studying the induction and inhibition of adipogenesis in the established 3T3-L1 model, using the adipogenesis induction procedure. This kit can also be used to screen drug candidates involved in adipogenesis. The classic Oil Red O staining for lipid droplets is used in this kit as an indicator of the degree of adipogenesis, and can be quantified with a plate reader after the dye is conveniently extracted from the lipid droplet.
HIF-1α Transcription Factor Assay Kit Reference: 10006910-96 The HIF (hypoxia-inducible factor) transcription factor is a member of the basic-helix-loop-helix (bHLH) family of transcription factors and plays an important role in maintaining cellular oxygen homeostasis. HIF-1α has emerged as an important drug target in breast and prostate cancer, cardiovascular disease, and ischemia. Cayman’s HIF-1αTranscription Factor Assay is a sensitive ELISA-based method for detecting HIF-1α DNA binding activity in nuclear extracts and whole cell lysates.