CP4 EPSPS ELISA GMO Detection Kit

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CP4 EPSPS ELISA GMO Detection Kit

CP4 EPSPS ELISA GMO Detection Kit is designed for the detection of CP4 EPSPS protein in corn seed, cotton seed, leaf tissue, surface water, and soil samples.

Genentically modified seeds that expresses the CP4 EPSPS protein (or Roundup Ready®) can tolerate the herbicide glyphosate used by farmers to kill weeds without damaging the crops that have been genetically modified to be resistant to the herbicide. The CP4 EPSPS ELISA is an immunoassay designed solely for use in the qualitative screening to detect the presence of CP4 EPSPS in cotton, soybean seeds, water, soil, and leaf samples (please refer to the appropriate sample preparation or extraction). This test will detect at least 0.1 % or one CP4 EPSPS seed in 1000 seeds. If necessary, positive samples can be confirmed by PCR or other conventional methods.

The CP4 EPSPS ELISA GMO Detection Kit should to be stored in the refrigerator (4–8°C). The test strips, test vials, and samples to be analyzed should be at room temperature (20-25°C) before use.

Discard samples according to local, state, and federal regulations.

CP4, a protein derived from the bacteria Agrobacterium tumefaciens, is expressed in certain genetically modified (GM) corn, cotton plants, and soybeans as Roundup Ready®. CP4 EPSPS (5-enolpyruvyl-shikimate synthase) allows for glyphosate-tolerant crops to grow and allows for farmers to develop weed-control methods to protect the crops.
Although initial testing showed low enviromental impact and toxicity, controversy has arisen over the long-term impact of GM crops on the environment and whether or not GM foods are safe for consumption. Several animal studies have shown serious health risks, such as infertility, immune problems, accelerated aging, faulty insulin regulation, and changes in major organs including the gastrointestinal system, can be associated with the consumption GM products (1).
Efforts like the Non-GMO Project are raising awareness towards the growing number of problems associated with this technology and generat-ing a larger public demand for manufacturers to label their products accordingly.
The CP4 EPSPS ELISA GMO Detection Kit allows for the analysis of 46 samples in duplicate determination. The test can be performed in 90 minutes.

ELISA Detection

Cotton, soybean seeds, water, soil, and leaf samples