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MAK557

Sigma-Aldrich

Melanin Assay Kit

sufficient for 100 fluorometric tests

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About This Item

UNSPSC Code:
41116104
NACRES:
NA.84

detection method

fluorometric

relevant disease(s)

dermatological diseases; immunological diseases; neurological disorders

shipped in

wet ice

storage temp.

−20°C

General description

Melanin, a biological pigment found in various biological systems, exhibits a range of physiological properties. It is widely acknowledged for its ability to impact overall health through photoprotective and immunological actions. Additionally, melanin has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, radioprotective, hepatic, gastrointestinal, neurological, and hypoglycemic effects. The Melanin Assay Kit uses a substrate that generates a fluorescent product upon reaction with melanins. The fluorescence intensity is proportional to the amount of melanin in a sample.

Suitability

The Melanin Assay Kit provides a simple and effective method to measure melanin content in cells and other biological samples.

Pictograms

Flame over circleCorrosion

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Eye Dam. 1 - Met. Corr. 1 - Ox. Liq. 3 - Skin Corr. 1B

Storage Class Code

5.1B - Oxidizing hazardous materials

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

188.6 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

87 °C - closed cup


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