Highly sensitive ELISA, measuring DHEA in culture supernatants, plasma, serum, saliva, and urine from any species.
- Specific with low reactivity to structurally related molecules
- Highly reproducible with less than 9% inter- and intra-assay variation
- Highly sensitive, detecting low levels of DHEA
- Fast results for up to 37 samples in duplicate in 5 hours
The DHEA ELISA kit is a colorimetric competitive enzyme immunoassay kit with results in 5 hours. Absorbance is read at 405 nm. This kit has low reactivity to structurally related molecules and offers sensitive measurement of DHEA in a variety of sample types.
Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) is a 17-ketosteroid produced by side chain cleavage of 17-hydroxypregnenolone. DHEA is reversibly converted to its sulfate ester (DHEA-S) and Androstendiol. The human adrenal glands secrete both DHEA and DHEA-S which in turn serve as the precursors for both estrogenic and androgenic steroids. DHEA has been linked to a number of physiological conditions including depression, systemic lupus erythematosus, and rheumatoid arthritis.
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Product Details
Alternative Name |
Dehydroepiandrosterone |
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Application |
Colorimetric detection, ELISA |
Application Notes |
For the quantitative determination of DHEA in culture supernatants, plasma, serum, saliva, and urine from any species. |
Assay Time |
5 hours |
Compatibility |
This product is compatible with the Absorbance 96 Plate Reader. |
Contents |
GxR IgG Microtiter plate, Assay buffer, Conjugate, Antibody, Wash buffer concentrate, Standard, pNpp Substrate, Stop solution |
Crossreactivity |
DHEA (100%), DHEA sulfate (30.0%), Androstenedione (0.73%), Androsterone (0.29%), Pregnenolone (0.28%), Testosterone (0.10%), Progesterone (0.06%), Estradiol (0.04%) and <0.02%: 20-hydroxycholesterol, Androsterone sulphate, DHEA sodium sulphate, 17-hydroxyepipregnanolone, 19-hydroxyandrostendione, 17-hydroxyprogesterone, Cortisol |
Sensitivity |
2.9 pg/ml (range 12.21 – 50,000 pg/ml) |
Species Reactivity |
Species independent |
Technical Info / Product Notes |
Cited samples: |
Wavelength |
405 nm |
Handling & Storage
Long Term Storage |
+4°C |
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Shipping |
Blue Ice |
Regulatory Status |
RUO – Research Use Only |
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- Novel regulation mechanism of adrenal cortisol and DHEA biosynthesis via the endogen ERAD inhibitor small VCP-interacting protein: R. Iihan, et al.; Sci. Rep. 12, 869 (2022), Abstract
- Adrenal MT1 melatonin receptor expression is linked with seasonal variation in social behavior in male Siberian hamsters: Munley, K. M., Dutta, S., et al.; Horm. Behav. 138, 105099 (2022), Abstract
- Influence of Effort-based Reward Training on Neuroadaptive Cognitive Responses: Implications for Preclinical Behavioral Approaches for Depressive Symptoms: E. Ploppert, et al.; Neuroscience 500, 63 (2022), Abstract
- Disrupted development from head to tail: Pervasive effects of postnatal restricted resources on neurobiological, behavioral, and morphometric outcomes: M.H. Kent, et al.; Front. Behav. Neurosci. 16, 910056 (2022), Abstract
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- Divergent neural and endocrine responses in wild-caught and laboratory-bred Rattus norvegicus: J. Jacob, et al.; Behav. Brain Res. 432, 113978 (2022), Abstract
- Exercise Training Promotes Sex-Specific Adaptations in Mouse Inguinal White Adipose Tissue: P. Nigro, et al.; Diabetes 70, 1250 (2021), Abstract
- Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) Serum Levels Indicate Cerebrospinal Fluid Levels of DHEA and Estradiol (E2) in Women at Term Pregnancy: P. Habib, et al.; Reprod Sci. 28, 2823 (2021), Abstract
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- The intake of an extract from seeds of Tamarindus indica L. modulates the endocrine function of adult male mice under a high fat diet: Cloutier, F., Roumaud, P., et al.; Heliyon 6, e03310 (2020), Abstract
- Photoperiod modulates the gut microbiome and aggressive behavior in Siberian hamsters: Ren, C. C., Sylvia, K. E., et al.; J. Exp. Biol. 223, (2020), Abstract
- Resistance exercise-induced increase in muscle 5α-dihydrotestosterone contributes to the activation of muscle Akt/mTOR/p70S6K- and Akt/AS160/GLUT4-signaling pathways in type 2 diabetic rats: N. Horii, et al.; FASEB J. 34, 11047 (2020), Abstract — Full Text
- Melatonin mediates seasonal transitions in aggressive behavior and circulating androgen profiles in male Siberian hamsters: Munley, K. M., Deyoe, J. E., et al.; Horm. Behav. 117, 104608 (2020), Abstract
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- BMAL1 knockout macaque monkeys display reduced sleep and psychiatric disorders: Qiu, P., Jiang, J., et al.; Natl. Sci. Rev. 6, 87 (2019), Abstract
- Maternal-induced shifts in allostatic demands: Reproductive experience alters emotional and cognitive biobehavioral responses in rats (Rattus norvegicus): E.D.K. Sullivan, et al.; Neurosci. Lett. 701, 1 (2019), Application(s): used w. rat fecal samples, Abstract
- Expression of steroidogenic enzymes in human placenta according to the gestational age: S.H. Hong, et al.; Mol. Med. Rep. 19, 3903 (2019), Abstract
- Therapeutic Effect of Ecklonia cava Extract in Letrozole-Induced Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Rats: H. Yang, et al.; Front. Pharmacol. 9, 1325 (2018), Application(s): ELISA using medium supernatant of NCI-H295R cells, Abstract — Full Text
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- Regulation of steroid hormones in the placenta and serum of women with preeclampsia: Y.Y. Shin, et al.; Mol. Med. Rep. 17, 2681 (2018), Application(s): Human placental tissue and blood serum, Abstract
- Leukocyte profile, gene expression, acute phase response, and metabolite status of cows with sole hemorrhages: K. O’Driscoll, et al.; J. Dairy. Sci. 100, 9382 (2017), Application(s): ELISA using bovine serum, Abstract
- Upregulation of CYP17A1 by Sp1-mediated DNA demethylation confers temozolomide resistance through DHEA-mediated protection in glioma: J.Y. Chuang, et al.; Oncogenesis 6, e339 (2017), Abstract — Full Text
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- Responses of sex steroid hormones to different intensities of exercise in endurance athletes: K. Sato, et al.; Exp. Physiol. 101, 168 (2016), Application(s): DHEA quantification using human serum, Abstract
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- Sphingosine-1-phosphate rapidly increases cortisol biosynthesis and the expression of genes involved in cholesterol uptake and transport in H295R adrenocortical cells: N.C. Lucki, et al.; Mol. Cell Endocrinol. 348, 165 (2012), Application(s): EIA using cell culture supernatants, Abstract — Full Text
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