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BIK Colorimetric Cell-Based ELISA Kit

SKU:
CBCAB00546
Product Type:
ELISA Kit
ELISA Type:
Cell Based
Research Area:
Cell Death
Reactivity:
Human
Detection Method:
Colorimetric
$719
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BIK Colorimetric Cell-Based ELISA Kit

The BIK Colorimetric Cell-Based ELISA Kit is a powerful tool for researchers looking to accurately measure cell viability and proliferation in a variety of cell types. This kit offers high sensitivity and specificity, allowing for reliable and reproducible results in a wide range of experimental conditions.By utilizing a colorimetric readout, this kit provides a simple and cost-effective way to assess cell metabolism and growth, making it an essential tool for drug screening assays, toxicity studies, and cell-based experiments.

With the ability to detect changes in cell viability over time, researchers can confidently monitor the effects of various treatments on cell health and function.Overall, the BIK Colorimetric Cell-Based ELISA Kit is an invaluable resource for researchers seeking to gain a deeper understanding of cell behavior and response to different stimuli. Its ease of use and robust performance make it a must-have for any cell biology laboratory.

Product Name:BIK Colorimetric Cell-Based ELISA
Product Code:CBCAB00546
ELISA Type:Cell-Based
Target:BIK
Reactivity:Human
Dynamic Range:> 5000 Cells
Detection Method:Colorimetric 450 nmStorage/Stability:4°C/6 Months
Format:96-Well Microplate

The BIK Colorimetric Cell-Based ELISA Kit is a convenient, lysate-free, high throughput and sensitive assay kit that can detect BIK protein expression profile in cells. The kit can be used for measuring the relative amounts of BIK in cultured cells as well as screening for the effects that various treatments, inhibitors (ie siRNA or chemicals), or activators have on BIK.

Qualitative determination of BIK concentration is achieved by an indirect ELISA format. In essence, BIK is captured by BIK-specific primary antibodies while the HRP-conjugated secondary antibodies bind the Fc region of the primary antibody. Through this binding, the HRP enzyme conjugated to the secondary antibody can catalyze a colorimetric reaction upon substrate addition. Due to the qualitative nature of the Cell-Based ELISA, multiple normalization methods are needed:

1. A monoclonal antibody specific for human GAPDH is included to serve as an internal positive control in normalizing the target absorbance values.
2. Following the colorimetric measurement of HRP activity via substrate addition, the Crystal Violet whole-cell staining method may be used to determine cell density. After staining, the results can be analysed by normalizing the absorbance values to cell amounts, by which the plating difference can be adjusted.
Database Information:Gene ID: 638, UniProt ID: Q13323, OMIM: 603392, Unigene: Hs.475055
Gene Symbol:BIK
Sub Type:None
UniProt Protein Function:BIK: accelerates programmed cell death. Binding to the apoptosis repressors Bcl-xL, Bcl-2, or BHRF1 (the Epstein-Barr virus homolog of Bcl-2) suppresses its death-promoting activity. Contains 1 Bcl-2 homology 3 (BH3) domain. Does not interact with Bax.
UniProt Protein Details:

Protein type:Mitochondrial; Apoptosis; Membrane protein, integral

Chromosomal Location of Human Ortholog: 22q13.31

Molecular Function:protein binding

Biological Process: apoptosis; male gonad development; positive regulation of protein homooligomerization

NCBI Summary:The protein encoded by this gene shares a critical BH3 domain with other death-promoting proteins, such as BID, BAK, BAD and BAX, that is required for its pro-apoptotic activity, and for interaction with anti-apoptotic members of the BCL2 family, and viral survival-promoting proteins. Since the activity of this protein is suppressed in the presence of survival-promoting proteins, it is suggested as a likely target for anti-apoptotic proteins. [provided by RefSeq, Sep 2011]
UniProt Code:Q13323
NCBI GenInfo Identifier:2493284
NCBI Gene ID:638
NCBI Accession:Q13323.2
UniProt Secondary Accession:Q13323,Q16582, Q6FH93,
UniProt Related Accession:Q13323
Molecular Weight:18,016 Da
NCBI Full Name:Bcl-2-interacting killer
NCBI Synonym Full Names:BCL2 interacting killer
NCBI Official Symbol:BIK  
NCBI Official Synonym Symbols:BP4; NBK; BIP1  
NCBI Protein Information:bcl-2-interacting killer
UniProt Protein Name:Bcl-2-interacting killer
UniProt Synonym Protein Names:Apoptosis inducer NBK; BIP1; BP4
Protein Family:Bcl-2-interacting killer
UniProt Gene Name:BIK  
UniProt Entry Name:BIK_HUMAN
ComponentQuantity
96-Well Cell Culture Clear-Bottom Microplate2 plates
10X TBS24 mL
Quenching Buffer24 mL
Blocking Buffer50 mL
15X Wash Buffer50 mL
Primary Antibody Diluent12 mL
100x Anti-Phospho Target Antibody 60 µL
100x Anti-Target Antibody60 µL
Anti-GAPDH Antibody60 µL
HRP-Conjugated Anti-Rabbit IgG Antibody12 mL
HRP-Conjugated Anti-Mouse IgG Antibody12 mL
SDS Solution12 mL
Stop Solution24 mL
Ready-to-Use Substrate12 mL
Crystal Violet Solution12 mL
Adhesive Plate Seals2 seals

The following materials and/or equipment are NOT provided in this kit but are necessary to successfully conduct the experiment:

  • Microplate reader able to measure absorbance at 450 nm and/or 595 nm for Crystal Violet Cell Staining (Optional)
  • Micropipettes with capability of measuring volumes ranging from 1 µL to 1 ml
  • 37% formaldehyde (Sigma Cat# F-8775) or formaldehyde from other sources
  • Squirt bottle, manifold dispenser, multichannel pipette reservoir or automated microplate washer
  • Graph paper or computer software capable of generating or displaying logarithmic functions
  • Absorbent papers or vacuum aspirator
  • Test tubes or microfuge tubes capable of storing ≥1 ml
  • Poly-L-Lysine (Sigma Cat# P4832 for suspension cells)
  • Orbital shaker (optional)
  • Deionized or sterile water

*Note: Protocols are specific to each batch/lot. For the correct instructions please follow the protocol included in your kit.

StepProcedure
1.Seed 200 µL of 20,000 adherent cells in culture medium in each well of a 96-well plate. The plates included in the kit are sterile and treated for cell culture. For suspension cells and loosely attached cells, coat the plates with 100 µL of 10 µg/ml Poly-L-Lysine (not included) to each well of a 96-well plate for 30 minutes at 37°C prior to adding cells.
2.Incubate the cells for overnight at 37°C, 5% CO2.
3.Treat the cells as desired.
4.Remove the cell culture medium and rinse with 200 µL of 1x TBS, twice.
5.Fix the cells by incubating with 100 µL of Fixing Solution for 20 minutes at room temperature. The 4% formaldehyde is used for adherent cells and 8% formaldehyde is used for suspension cells and loosely attached cells.
6.Remove the Fixing Solution and wash the plate 3 times with 200 µL 1x Wash Buffer for five minutes each time with gentle shaking on the orbital shaker. The plate can be stored at 4°C for a week.
7.Add 100 µL of Quenching Buffer and incubate for 20 minutes at room temperature.
8.Wash the plate 3 times with 1x Wash Buffer for 5 minutes each time.
9.Add 200 µL of Blocking Buffer and incubate for 1 hour at room temperature.
10. Wash 3 times with 200 µL of 1x Wash Buffer for 5 minutes each time.
11.Add 50 µL of 1x primary antibodies (Anti-BIK Antibody and/or Anti-GAPDH Antibody) to the corresponding wells, cover with Parafilm and incubate for 16 hours (overnight) at 4°C. If the target expression is known to be high, incubate for 2 hours at room temperature.
12.Wash 3 times with 200 µL of 1x Wash Buffer for 5 minutes each time.
13.Add 50 µL of 1x secondary antibodies (HRP-Conjugated AntiRabbit IgG Antibody or HRP-Conjugated Anti-Mouse IgG Antibody) to corresponding wells and incubate for 1.5 hours at room temperature.
14.Wash 3 times with 200 µL of 1x Wash Buffer for 5 minutes each time.
15.Add 50 µL of Ready-to-Use Substrate to each well and incubate for 30 minutes at room temperature in the dark.
16.Add 50 µL of Stop Solution to each well and read OD at 450 nm immediately using the microplate reader.

(Additional Crystal Violet staining may be performed if desired – details of this may be found in the kit technical manual.)

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