Ceruloplasmin ELISA - rat

Ceruloplasmin is an abundant α2-serum glycoprotein that contains 95% of the copper found in the plasma of vertebrate species. Ceruloplasmin is a copper-binding protein that normally removes iron from cells by its ferroxidase activity. Ceruloplasmin concentration on average is 14.6 (±4.0) mg/dL. Low levels of ceruloplasmin lead to the abnormal deposition of iron in cells, including those of the pancreas, liver, retina and the basal ganglia region of the brain. Some diseases associated with ceruloplasmin are Wilson’s disease. Hemochromatosis, Menkes disease and Aceroluplasminemia.