Human PYCARD ELISA Kit (HUEB2397)- High Sensitivity

Product Name:	Human Apoptosis-associated speck-like protein containing a CARD (PYCARD) ELISA Kit
SKU:	HUEB2397
Size:	96T
Target:	Human Apoptosis-associated speck-like protein containing a CARD (PYCARD)
Synonyms:	Caspase recruitment domain-containing protein 5, PYD and CARD domain-containing protein, Target of methylation-induced silencing 1, hASC, ASC, CARD5, TMS1
Assay Type:	Sandwich
Detection Method:	ELISA
Reactivity:	Human
Detection Range:	0.156-10ng/mL
Sensitivity:	0.078ng/mL

Intra CV:

4.9%

Inter CV:

7.3%

Linearity:

Sample	1:2	1:4	1:8	1:16
Serum(N=5)	101-113%	104-116%	87-97%	81-93%
EDTA Plasma(N=5)	96-105%	100-111%	94-104%	103-111%
Heparin Plasma(N=5)	95-107%	107-118%	97-107%	102-114%

Recovery:

Sample Type	Average(%)	Recovery Range(%)
Serum	89	83-95
Plasma	91	85-97

Function:

Functions as key mediator in apoptosis and inflammation. Promotes caspase-mediated apoptosis involving predominantly caspase-8 and also caspase-9 in a probable cell type-specific manner. Involved in activation of the mitochondrial apoptotic pathway, promotes caspase-8-dependent proteolytic maturation of BID independently of FADD in certain cell types and also mediates mitochondrial translocation of BAX and activates BAX-dependent apoptosis coupled to activation of caspase-9, -2 and -3. Involved in macrophage pyroptosis, a caspase-1-dependent inflammatory form of cell death and is the major constituent of the ASC pyroptosome which forms upon potassium depletion and rapidly recruits and activates caspase-1. In innate immune response believed to act as an integral adapter in the assembly of the inflammasome which activates caspase-1 leading to processing and secretion of proinflammatory cytokines. The function as activating adapter in different types of inflammasomes is mediated by the pyrin and CARD domains and their homotypic interactions. Required for recruitment of caspase-1 to inflammasomes containing certain pattern recognition receptors, such as NLRP2, NLRP3, AIM2 and probably IFI16. In the NLRP1 and NLRC4 inflammasomes seems not be required but facilitates the processing of procaspase-1. In cooperation with NOD2 involved in an inflammasome activated by bacterial muramyl dipeptide leading to caspase-1 activation. May be involved in DDX58-triggered proinflammatory responses and inflammasome activation. Isoform 2 may have a regulating effect on the function as inflammasome adapter. Isoform 3 seems to inhibit inflammasome-mediated maturation of interleukin-1 beta. In collaboration with AIM2 which detects cytosolic double-stranded DNA may also be involved in a caspase-1-independent cell death that involves caspase-8. In adaptive immunity may be involved in maturation of dendritic cells to stimulate T-cell immunity and in cytoskeletal rearrangements coupled to chemotaxis and antigen uptake may be involved in post-transcriptional regulation of the guanine nucleotide exchange factor DOCK2; the latter function is proposed to involve the nuclear form. Also involved in transcriptional activation of cytokines and chemokines independent of the inflammasome; this function may involve AP-1, NF-kappa-B, MAPK and caspase-8 signaling pathways. For regulation of NF-kappa-B activating and inhibiting functions have been reported. Modulates NF-kappa-B induction at the level of the IKK complex by inhibiting kinase activity of CHUK and IKBK. Proposed to compete with RIPK2 for association with CASP1 thereby down-regulating CASP1-mediated RIPK2-dependent NF-kappa-B activation and activating interleukin-1 beta processing.

Uniprot:	Q9ULZ3
Sample Type:	Serum, plasma, tissue homogenates, cell culture supernates and other biological fluids
Specificity:	Natural and recombinant human Apoptosis-associated speck-like protein containing a CARD
Sub Unit:	Self-associates; enforced oligomerization induces apoptosis, NF-kappa-B regulation and interleukin-1 beta secretion. Homooligomers can form disk-like particles of approximately 12 nm diameter and approximately 1 nm height. Next to isorm 1 also isoform 2 and isoform 3 may be involved in oligomerization leading to functional regulation. Component of several inflammasomes containing one pattern recognition receptor/sensor, such as NLRP1, NLRP2, NLRP3, AIM2, MEFV or NOD2, and probably NLRC4, NLRP12 or IFI16. Major component of the ASC pyroptosome, a 1-2 um supramolecular assembly (one per macrophage cell) which consists of oligomerized PYCARD dimers and CASP1. Interacts with CASP1 (precursor form); the interaction induces activation of CASP1 leading to the processing of interleukin-1 beta; PYCARD competes with RIPK2 for binding to CASP1. Interacts with NLRP3; the interaction requires the homooligomerization of NLRP3. Interacts with NLRP2, NLRC4, MEFV, CARD16, AIM2, IFI16, NOD2, DDX58, RIPK2, PYDC1, PYDC2, NLRP10, CASP8, CHUK, IKBKB and BAX.
Research Area:	Cancer
Subcellular Location:	Cytoplasm Endoplasmic reticulum Mitochondrion Nucleus Upstream of caspase activation, a redistribution from the cytoplasm to the aggregates occurs. These appear as hollow, perinuclear spherical, ball-like structures. Upon NLRP3 inflammasome activation redistributes to the perinuclear space localizing to endoplasmic reticulum and mitochondria. Localized primarily to the nucleus in resting monocytes/macrophages and rapidly redistributed to the cytoplasm upon pathogen infection. Localized to large cytoplasmic aggregate appearing as a speck containing AIM2, PYCARD, CASP8 and bacterial DNA after infection with Francisella tularensis (By similarity).
Storage:	Please see kit components below for exact storage details
Note:	For research use only

UniProt Protein Function:	PYCARD: Promotes caspase-mediated apoptosis. This proapoptotic activity is mediated predominantly through the activation of caspase-9. May be a component of the inflammasome, a protein complex which also includes NALP2, CARD8 and CASP1 and whose function would be the activation of proinflammatory caspases. Forms complexes with other DAPIN domain-containing proteins. Interacts with CIAS1/PYPAF1 and PYDC1. Widely expressed at low levels. Detected in peripheral blood leukocytes, lung, small intestine, spleen, thymus, colon and at lower levels in placenta, liver and kidney. Very low expression in skeletal muscle, heart and brain. Detected in the leukemia cell lines HL-60 and U-937, but not in Jurkat T- cell lymphoma and Daudi Burkitt's lymphoma. Detected in the melanoma cell line WM35, but not in WM793. Not detected in HeLa cervical carcinoma cells and MOLT-4 lymphocytic leukemia cells. 3 isoforms of the human protein are produced by alternative splicing.
UniProt Protein Details:	Protein type:Tumor suppressor; Adaptor/scaffold Chromosomal Location of Human Ortholog: 16p11.2 Cellular Component: cell soma; mitochondrion; endoplasmic reticulum; cytoplasm; nucleolus; extracellular region; IkappaB kinase complex; cytosol; nucleus Molecular Function:protein binding; protein homodimerization activity; protease binding; caspase activator activity; Pyrin domain binding Biological Process: myeloid dendritic cell activation during immune response; apoptosis; positive regulation of apoptosis; regulation of protein stability; positive regulation of caspase activity; positive regulation of JNK cascade; positive regulation of interleukin-1 beta secretion; positive regulation of activated T cell proliferation; signal transduction; defense response to Gram-negative bacterium; activation of NF-kappaB transcription factor; tumor necrosis factor-mediated signaling pathway; positive regulation of phagocytosis; inflammatory response; DNA damage response, signal transduction by p53 class mediator resulting in induction of apoptosis; defense response to virus; positive regulation of adaptive immune response; caspase activation; interleukin-1 beta production; positive regulation of interleukin-6 production; negative regulation of I-kappaB kinase/NF-kappaB cascade; positive regulation of tumor necrosis factor production; negative regulation of interferon-beta production; myeloid dendritic cell activation; positive regulation of interferon-gamma production; positive regulation of actin filament polymerization; inhibition of NF-kappaB transcription factor; regulation of inflammatory response; innate immune response; regulation of autophagy; positive regulation of transcription factor activity; positive regulation of T cell activation; positive regulation of defense response to virus by host; activation of innate immune response; positive regulation of antigen processing and presentation of peptide antigen via MHC class II
NCBI Summary:	This gene encodes an adaptor protein that is composed of two protein-protein interaction domains: a N-terminal PYRIN-PAAD-DAPIN domain (PYD) and a C-terminal caspase-recruitment domain (CARD). The PYD and CARD domains are members of the six-helix bundle death domain-fold superfamily that mediates assembly of large signaling complexes in the inflammatory and apoptotic signaling pathways via the activation of caspase. In normal cells, this protein is localized to the cytoplasm; however, in cells undergoing apoptosis, it forms ball-like aggregates near the nuclear periphery. Two transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]
UniProt Code:	Q9ULZ3
NCBI GenInfo Identifier:	18203507
NCBI Gene ID:	29108
NCBI Accession:	Q9ULZ3.2
UniProt Related Accession:	Q9ULZ3
Molecular Weight:	21 KD
NCBI Full Name:	Apoptosis-associated speck-like protein containing a CARD
NCBI Synonym Full Names:	PYD and CARD domain containing
NCBI Official Symbol:	PYCARD
NCBI Official Synonym Symbols:	ASC; TMS; TMS1; CARD5; TMS-1
NCBI Protein Information:	apoptosis-associated speck-like protein containing a CARD
UniProt Protein Name:	Apoptosis-associated speck-like protein containing a CARD
UniProt Synonym Protein Names:	Caspase recruitment domain-containing protein 5; PYD and CARD domain-containing protein; Target of methylation-induced silencing 1
Protein Family:	Ascalin
UniProt Gene Name:	PYCARD
UniProt Entry Name:	ASC_HUMAN

Component	Quantity (96 Assays)	Storage
ELISA Microplate (Dismountable)	8×12 strips	-20°C
Lyophilized Standard	2	-20°C
Sample Diluent	20ml	-20°C
Assay Diluent A	10mL	-20°C
Assay Diluent B	10mL	-20°C
Detection Reagent A	120µL	-20°C
Detection Reagent B	120µL	-20°C
Wash Buffer	30mL	4°C
Substrate	10mL	4°C
Stop Solution	10mL	4°C
Plate Sealer	5	-

Other materials and equipment required:

Microplate reader with 450 nm wavelength filter
Multichannel Pipette, Pipette, microcentrifuge tubes and disposable pipette tips
Incubator
Deionized or distilled water
Absorbent paper
Buffer resevoir

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

Allow all reagents to reach room temperature (Please do not dissolve the reagents at 37°C directly). All the reagents should be mixed thoroughly by gently swirling before pipetting. Avoid foaming. Keep appropriate numbers of strips for 1 experiment and remove extra strips from microtiter plate. Removed strips should be resealed and stored at -20°C until the kits expiry date. Prepare all reagents, working standards and samples as directed in the previous sections. Please predict the concentration before assaying. If values for these are not within the range of the standard curve, users must determine the optimal sample dilutions for their experiments. We recommend running all samples in duplicate.

Step
1.	Add Sample: Add 100µL of Standard, Blank, or Sample per well. The blank well is added with Sample diluent. Solutions are added to the bottom of micro ELISA plate well, avoid inside wall touching and foaming as possible. Mix it gently. Cover the plate with sealer we provided. Incubate for 120 minutes at 37°C.
2.	Remove the liquid from each well, don't wash. Add 100µL of Detection Reagent A working solution to each well. Cover with the Plate sealer. Gently tap the plate to ensure thorough mixing. Incubate for 1 hour at 37°C. Note: if Detection Reagent A appears cloudy warm to room temperature until solution is uniform.
3.	Aspirate each well and wash, repeating the process three times. Wash by filling each well with Wash Buffer (approximately 400µL) (a squirt bottle, multi-channel pipette,manifold dispenser or automated washer are needed). Complete removal of liquid at each step is essential. After the last wash, completely remove remaining Wash Buffer by aspirating or decanting. Invert the plate and pat it against thick clean absorbent paper.
4.	Add 100µL of Detection Reagent B working solution to each well. Cover with the Plate sealer. Incubate for 60 minutes at 37°C.
5.	Repeat the wash process for five times as conducted in step 3.
6.	Add 90µL of Substrate Solution to each well. Cover with a new Plate sealer and incubate for 10-20 minutes at 37°C. Protect the plate from light. The reaction time can be shortened or extended according to the actual color change, but this should not exceed more than 30 minutes. When apparent gradient appears in standard wells, user should terminatethe reaction.
7.	Add 50µL of Stop Solution to each well. If color change does not appear uniform, gently tap the plate to ensure thorough mixing.
8.	Determine the optical density (OD value) of each well at once, using a micro-plate reader set to 450 nm. User should open the micro-plate reader in advance, preheat the instrument, and set the testing parameters.
9.	After experiment, store all reagents according to the specified storage temperature respectively until their expiry.

When carrying out an ELISA assay it is important to prepare your samples in order to achieve the best possible results. Below we have a list of procedures for the preparation of samples for different sample types.

Sample Type	Protocol
Serum	If using serum separator tubes, allow samples to clot for 30 minutes at room temperature. Centrifuge for 10 minutes at 1,000x g. Collect the serum fraction and assay promptly or aliquot and store the samples at -80°C. Avoid multiple freeze-thaw cycles. If serum separator tubes are not being used, allow samples to clot overnight at 2-8°C. Centrifuge for 10 minutes at 1,000x g. Remove serum and assay promptly or aliquot and store the samples at -80°C. Avoid multiple freeze-thaw cycles.
Plasma	Collect plasma using EDTA or heparin as an anticoagulant. Centrifuge samples at 4°C for 15 mins at 1000 × g within 30 mins of collection. Collect the plasma fraction and assay promptly or aliquot and store the samples at -80°C. Avoid multiple freeze-thaw cycles. Note: Over haemolysed samples are not suitable for use with this kit.
Urine & Cerebrospinal Fluid	Collect the urine (mid-stream) in a sterile container, centrifuge for 20 mins at 2000-3000 rpm. Remove supernatant and assay immediately. If any precipitation is detected, repeat the centrifugation step. A similar protocol can be used for cerebrospinal fluid.
Cell culture supernatant	Collect the cell culture media by pipette, followed by centrifugation at 4°C for 20 mins at 1500 rpm. Collect the clear supernatant and assay immediately.
Cell lysates	Solubilize cells in lysis buffer and allow to sit on ice for 30 minutes. Centrifuge tubes at 14,000 x g for 5 minutes to remove insoluble material. Aliquot the supernatant into a new tube and discard the remaining whole cell extract. Quantify total protein concentration using a total protein assay. Assay immediately or aliquot and store at ≤ -20 °C.
Tissue homogenates	The preparation of tissue homogenates will vary depending upon tissue type. Rinse tissue with 1X PBS to remove excess blood & homogenize in 20ml of 1X PBS (including protease inhibitors) and store overnight at ≤ -20°C. Two freeze-thaw cycles are required to break the cell membranes. To further disrupt the cell membranes you can sonicate the samples. Centrifuge homogenates for 5 mins at 5000xg. Remove the supernatant and assay immediately or aliquot and store at -20°C or -80°C.
Tissue lysates	Rinse tissue with PBS, cut into 1-2 mm pieces, and homogenize with a tissue homogenizer in PBS. Add an equal volume of RIPA buffer containing protease inhibitors and lyse tissues at room temperature for 30 minutes with gentle agitation. Centrifuge to remove debris. Quantify total protein concentration using a total protein assay. Assay immediately or aliquot and store at ≤ -20 °C.
Breast Milk	Collect milk samples and centrifuge at 10,000 x g for 60 min at 4°C. Aliquot the supernatant and assay. For long term use, store samples at -80°C. Minimize freeze/thaw cycles.

ELISA	Antibodies
Human PYCARD (Apoptosis-associated speck-like protein containing a CARD) ELISA Kit (HUFI08097)	Anti-ASC / TMS1 Antibody (CAB11433)
	Anti-ASC / TMS1 Antibody (CAB1170)
	Anti-ASC / TMS1 Antibody (CAB16672)
	PYCARD Antibody (PACO00433)
	TMF1 Antibody (PACO13640)