Antibody arrays for non-human species are multiplex immunoassays designed to detect multiple proteins simultaneously in biological samples. Available formats include glass-slide antibody arrays and membrane-based protein arrays, with species-specific panels for equine, ovine, rabbit, porcine, canine, feline and other animal models. Depending on the array design, targets may include cytokines, chemokines, growth factors and other immune-related proteins, supporting comparative immunology, veterinary research and translational studies. Glass-slide arrays typically feature spatially organized capture antibodies and fluorescence-based detection, whereas membrane arrays may use chemiluminescent, fluorescent or colorimetric detection. Quantitative or semi-quantitative performance depends on assay design, the availability of calibration standards and validation of analytical performance.
Key Features
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Multiplex protein detection: Parallel profiling of multiple analytes in a single sample.
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Species-specific panels: Supports research involving horses, sheep, rabbits, pigs, dogs, cats and other species, depending on panel availability and target coverage.
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Flexible formats: Glass-slide arrays support fluorescence-based scanning, while membrane arrays offer alternative detection workflows.
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Quantitative or semi-quantitative analysis: Measurement capabilities depend on calibration, assay configuration and validation.
Usual Research Applications
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Immune response profiling: Investigating cytokine and chemokine patterns.
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Inflammation research: Comparing protein profiles across experimental conditions.
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Comparative and veterinary research: Investigating immune signaling across species, subject to assay compatibility.
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Biomarker discovery: Identifying candidate proteins associated with physiological responses or disease processes.
