Description
Clenbuterol ELISA Ordering Information
| Cat Code. | Method | Assay Time | Limit of Detection (LoD) | Cross Reactivity |
| BXEFB04A | ELISA 96T | 45mins | Urine: 0.2ppb Serum: 0.2ppb Tissue: 0.2ppb |
Clenbuterol 100%; Mabuterol 65% Mapenterol 46%; Brombuterol 43% Bromchlorobuterol 40%;Clenpenterol 34%; Cimbuterol 23%; Clenproperol 8% Salbutamol 4%; Hydroxy-Methyclenbuterol 4% Terbutaline 3%; Cimaterol 3% Bambuterol 2%; Clencylohexerol <0.05% |
Clenbuterol belongs to the Beta-agonist class of drugs, commonly used as growth promoters in cattle and swine production. These drugs alter energy partitioning in animals, directing nutrients into muscle rather than fat, resulting in leaner meat and heavier carcasses. Beta-agonists also function as bronchodilators, relaxing airway muscles to improve breathing in conditions such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). They can be administered orally or via inhalers. The use of Clenbuterol and other beta-agonists in livestock enhances meat yield and offers healthier, low-fat meat options. Potential side effects in humans include anxiety, tremors, palpitations, rapid heart rate, and hypokalemia (low blood potassium). Monitoring and regulation of beta-agonist residues in food products are critical to ensure food safety and compliance with international standards.