Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas, essential for regulating blood glucose levels. It is a 51-residue peptide hormone with a molecular weight of 5808 Da. Monitoring insulin levels through blood tests aids in investigating hypoglycemia causes, evaluating insulin resistance, and guiding treatment for type 1 and type 2 diabetes, as well as for insulinomas—a type of pancreatic tumor that secretes excessive insulin. 

Hytest is pleased to announce the addition of recombinant monoclonal antibodies RC3A6 and RC8E2 (Cat. # 2I1) to our Insulin product portfolio. These chimeric antibodies are designed to replace our original in vivo monoclonal antibodies, offering improved consistency and performance. 

We recommend using these two antibodies as a pair. RC3A6 is intended for use as the capture antibody, while RC8E2 serves as the detection antibody. Together, they facilitate reliable and sensitive insulin detection in assay development. 

For more information, please consult our Data Sheet or contact our sales team directly for assistance.