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AB65341

Free Fatty Acid Assay Kit - Quantification

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Free Fatty Acid Assay Kit ab65341 is a quantitative, addition-only FFA assay with two 30 min incubations. In the assay, free fatty acids are converted to CoA derivatives, which are oxidized. Readout is on any colorimetric (570 nm) or fluorometric (Ex/Em 535/587 nm) plate reader.

- Used with sample types including plasma, serum, cell and tissue extracts, cell culture supernatants, and urine
- Cited in over 250 publications.
- Individual kit components also available for purchase with a minimum order of 20 units. Contact us to discuss your needs.
- BioVision metabolism assay kit - BioVision Inc was acquired by Abcam in 2021
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Diagram showing the principles of the Free Fatty Acid assay method.

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Triglyceride assay kit ab65336 and free fatty acid assay kit ab65341 used with heart tissue.

Han et al. used Triglyceride assay kit ab65336 and Free Fatty Acid assay kit ab65341 to investigate cardiac abnormalities in high fat diet fed mice when researching the role of the long non-coding RNA Lipid-Droplet Transporter (LIPTER).

The concentration of free fatty acids (FA) (f, n = 5 mice each group) were quantified using the Free Fatty Acid Assay kit (ab65341), and triglyceride (TG) concentrations (g, n = 7 mice each group) were quantified using the Triglyceride Quantification Assay Kit (ab65336).

Approximately 25 mg of mouse heart tissue per heart was collected and homogenized in 500 μl lipid extraction buffer (ab211044) using a Beadbug Homogenizer. After centrifugation, the supernatant was removed to a new tube. FA or TAG concentration was measured according to the manufacturer’s protocols. The FA and TAG concentrations in WT and genetically modified mouse hearts were normalized to the collected heart tissue weights.

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Colorimetric standard curve : mean of duplicates (+/-SD) with background readings subtracted.

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Flourometric standard curve : mean of duplicates (+/-SD) with background readings subtracted.

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Free Fatty Acid measured in biologicals showing concentration (μM).

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Plasma FFA levels were measured using ab65341 in male and female wild-type (WT) or AT2KO mice either on normal diet (ND) or high fat diet (HFD).

Samuel P et al., PLoS One 8(1), Fig 7a. DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0048425. Reproduced under the Creative Commons license http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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Lipolysis were evaluated by measuring free fatty acids released into the culture medium of siCreg1 or si-Scramble 3T3-L1 cells using ab65341, which were treated with BMS-345541 (5 μmol/L), an NF-κB pathway inhibitor, or vehicle (DMSO) for 48 hours prior to lipolysis assessment. ns, no significance; and ***P<0.001.

Tian, Xiaoxiang et al., PloS one vol. 12,5 e0176873., Fig 6, doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0176873

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Biochemical assay - Free Fatty Acid Assay Kit - Quantification (AB65341)

Triglyceride assay kit ab65336 and free fatty acid assay kit ab65341 used with liver tissue and plasma samples respectively.

Samuel et al. used the triglyceride assay kit and free fatty acid assay kit to understand gender differences in metabolic syndrome disorders in angiotensin receptor AT2R knockout mice.

Plasma free fatty acid levels were measured by colorimetric method using the Abcam free fatty acid quantification kit.

Hepatic triglyceride levels was measured using ab65336 in male and female wild-type (WT) or AT2KO (knockout) mice with either normal diet (ND) or high fat diet (HFD). For hepatic triglyceride measurement, livers were dissected and snap-frozen in liquid nitrogen and stored at −80°C. In brief, lipids were extracted by homogenizing 25 mg liver tissue in 1 ml 5% Triton-X100 in water, then slowly heated to 80°C in water bath for 5 min. The samples were cooled down and again heated to solubilize all triglycerides into solution. The samples were centrifuged for 5 min and supernatants were diluted 10 fold with dH2O for quantification.

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Triglyceride assay kit ab65336 and Free Fatty Acid assay kit ab65341 used with mouse liver tissue.

Yue et al. used triglyceride assay kit ab65336 and free fatty acid assay kit ab65341 to investigate the protective effects of IL-22 on alleviating alcoholic hepatitis.

Administration of IL-22 reduces alcohol-induced lipid accumulation in mouse liver. PF (pair fed), AF (alcohol fed), AF+IL-22 (alcohol fed with IL-22 treatment).

(A) BODIPY 493/503 staining of mouse liver. Neutral lipids were stained in green, and nuclei were counterstained in blue. (B) Hepatic triglyceride (TG) and free fatty acid (FFA) levels.

Quantification assays of triglycerides (TG) and free fatty acids (FFA) in the liver were conducted using commercial kits from Abcam (Waltham, MA; ab65336 and ab65341) per the manufacturer’s instructions.

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Triglyceride assay kit ab65336, Cholesterol assay kit ab65390, and Free Fatty Acid assay kit ab65341 used with rat serum and rat liver.

Li et al. used Triglyceride assay kit ab65336, Cholesterol assay kit ab65359, and Free Fatty Acid assay kit ab65341 to investigate the impact of using L. reuteri treatment to ameliorate the impact of biorhythm disorder-ignited dyslipidemia in long-term darkness treated rats.

The concentrations of triglycerides (TG), total cholesterol (CHOL), HDL-cholesterol (HDL-C), and free fatty acids (NEFA) in rat sera and liver tissues were detected using Triglyceride Quantification Assay Kit (ab65336), HDL and LDL/VLDL Cholesterol Assay Kit (ab65390). and Free Fatty Acid Quantification Assay Kit (ab65341), respectively. All procedures were carried out following the recommended instructions provided by the kit manufacturers.

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Components shown from left to right :

- OxiRed Probe

- ACS Reagent

- Palmitic Acid Standard

- Acyl CoA Enzyme Mix

- Enhancer I

- Assay Buffer 5

Note : The vial labels shown in this image use generic names for illustrative purposes only and may not exactly match the specific component names included in the kit.

Note : Colors of solutions in image may not precisely match the shade of colors in the actual kit.

Key facts

Detection method

Colorimetric/Fluorometric

Sample types

Cell Lysate, Urine, Plasma, Tissue Extracts, Cell culture supernatant, Serum, Other biological fluids

Results type

Quantitative

Sensitivity

> 2 µM

Assay time

60m

Assay Platform

Microplate reader

Product details

Free Fatty Acid Assay Kit ab65341 uses a convenient, sensitive enzyme-based method for detecting long-chain free fatty acids in various mammalian and other samples, such as serum, plasma and other body fluids, food, growth media, etc.

Other names used to refer to this type of assay include NEFA assay and FFA assay.

How the assay works
Free Fatty Acid Assay kit ab65341 measures non-esterified free fatty acids; specifically C-8 (octanoate) and longer fatty acids.

In the free fatty acid assay protocol, free fatty acids are converted to their coenzyme A derivatives by Acyl-CoA Synthetase. These are then oxidized by Acyl CoA Oxidase in a reaction that produces hydrogen peroxide. Hydrogen peroxide is then processed by an enzyme causing a reaction with a probe to generate red color (λmax = 570 nm) and fluorescence (Ex/Em = 535/587 nm). Palmitic acid is used to generate a standard curve.

The free fatty acid assay method using Acyl-CoA Synthetase and Acyl CoA Oxidase as used in ab65341 is the standard method used for free fatty acid assays.

Free fatty acid assay protocol summary

  • - Add samples and standards to wells.
  • - Add ACS Reagent and incubate for 30 min at 37°C.
  • - Add reaction mix and incubate for 30 min at 37°C.
  • - Analyze with microplate reader.

How other researchers are using Free Fatty Acid Assay Kit ab65341
This Free Fatty Acid assay kit has been used in publications in a variety of sample types, including:

  • - Human: cell culture lysates1, serum2
  • - Mouse: plasma and liver tissue3, serum4, plasma5, heart tissue6, liver7
  • - Rat: serum8, plasma9, cytosol of articular chondrocyte primary cell cultures10
  • - Cell culture medium11
  • - C reinhardtii algae12
  • - Drosophila13
  • - C elegans14

References: 1 - Ali A et al 2018, Phokrai P et al 2018; 2 - Tahapary DL et al 2018; 3 - Becares et al 2019; 4 - Pan J et al 2019, Maatta J et al 2018, Rohm M et al 2018, Shimazu T et al 2018; 5 - Woo M et al 2018, Tian X et al 2017; 6 - Liu W et al 2017; 7 - Hao et al 2017, Rui W et al 2016; 8 - Honore SM et al 2018; 9 - Van der Werf et al 2018;10 - Lee SW et al 2018; 11 - Kostrzewski T et al 2017; 12 - Ramanan R et al 2018; 13 - Scopelliti A et al 2019; 14 - Pollard AK et al 2019

Related and recommended products
Free Fatty Acid assay kit ab65341is often used with Triglyceride assay kit ab65336, and Cholesterol assay kit ab65390, to study lipid metabolism and its role in various metabolic diseases such as diabetes, obesity, liver diseases, and cardiovascular conditions.

Other notes
This product is manufactured by BioVision, an Abcam company, and was previously called K612 Free Fatty Acid Quantification Assay Kit.

REACH authorisation
Abcam has not and does not intend to apply for the REACH Authorisation of customers' uses of products that contain European Authorisation list (Annex XIV) substances.
It is the responsibility of our customers to check the necessity of application of REACH Authorisation, and any other relevant authorisations, for their intended uses.

What's included?

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Properties and storage information

Shipped at conditions
Blue Ice
Appropriate short-term storage conditions
-20°C
Appropriate long-term storage conditions
-20°C
Storage information
-20°C

Supplementary information

This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.

Free Fatty Acids (FFAs) also known as non-esterified fatty acids (NEFAs) are important in various biological processes. These molecules are derived from the hydrolysis of triglycerides and represent an important source of energy. They vary in mass depending on chain length and saturation; common examples include palmitic acid and oleic acid. FFAs exist extensively in plasma as they circulate bound to albumin reflecting their broad expression range across tissues. Researchers measure FFAs using FFA assay kits often employing colorimetric assay techniques in laboratory settings.
Biological function summary

FFAs play important roles in cellular energy metabolism by serving as substrates for beta-oxidation within mitochondria. They contribute to energy production especially in cardiac and skeletal muscle tissues. FFAs bind to mitochondrial membranes entering beta-oxidation pathways where they undergo sequential enzymatic processing. Although not typically part of large protein complexes FFAs interact with various enzymes and transport proteins facilitating metabolic processes.

Pathways

FFAs integrate into major metabolic processes such as the citric acid cycle and oxidative phosphorylation pivotal for ATP production. In lipid signalling pathways they serve as ligands for peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors (PPARs) influencing gene expression related to lipid metabolism. PPAR proteins including PPAR-alpha and PPAR-gamma are direct interactors within these pathways modulating lipid homeostasis and insulin sensitivity.

Dysregulation of FFAs links to metabolic syndromes particularly obesity and type 2 diabetes. High levels of plasma FFAs contribute to insulin resistance and are associated with impaired glucose metabolism. In obesity excess FFAs activate inflammatory pathways leading to insulin receptor substrate (IRS) dysfunction. Additionally in type 2 diabetes FFAs impact the function of proteins like AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) disrupting glucose uptake and mitochondrial function exacerbating the disease phenotype.

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