Human Clusterin ELISA Kit
- SKU:
- HUFI00004
- Product Type:
- ELISA Kit
- Size:
- 96 Assays
- Uniprot:
- P10909
- Sensitivity:
- 1.875ng/ml
- Range:
- 3.125-200ng/ml
- ELISA Type:
- Sandwich
- Synonyms:
- Clusterin, CLU, APO-J, APOJ, CLI, KUB1, NA1, NA2, SGP2, SP-40, TRPM2
- Reactivity:
- Human
- Research Area:
- Cell Death
Description
Human Clusterin ELISA Kit
The Human Clusterin ELISA Kit is specifically designed for the precise measurement of clusterin levels in human samples including serum, plasma, and cell culture supernatants. With its high sensitivity and specificity, this kit provides accurate and consistent results, making it perfect for various research applications.Clusterin, also known as apolipoprotein J, is a multifunctional protein that is involved in many biological processes, including cell aggregation, lipid transportation, and apoptosis. It has been implicated in a variety of diseases such as Alzheimer's disease, cancer, and cardiovascular disorders, highlighting its importance as a potential biomarker for studying these conditions and developing therapeutic interventions.
Overall, the Human Clusterin ELISA Kit offers researchers a reliable tool for investigating the role of clusterin in various physiological and pathological processes, ultimately advancing our understanding of its potential implications in disease development and progression.
Product Name: | Human Clusterin ELISA Kit |
Product Code: | HUFI00004 |
Size: | 96 Assays |
Alias: | Clusterin, CLU, APO-J, APOJ, CLI, KUB1, NA1, NA2, SGP2, SP-40, TRPM2 |
Detection method: | Sandwich ELISA, Double Antibody |
Application: | This immunoassay kit allows for the in vitro quantitative determination of Human CLU concentrations in serum plasma and other biological fluids. |
Sensitivity: | 1.875ng/ml |
Range: | 3.125-200ng/ml |
Storage: | 4°C for 6 months |
Note: | For Research Use Only |
Recovery: | Matrices listed below were spiked with certain level of Human CLU and the recovery rates were calculated by comparing the measured value to the expected amount of Human CLU in samples. | ||||||||||||||||
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Linearity: | The linearity of the kit was assayed by testing samples spiked with appropriate concentration of Human CLU and their serial dilutions. The results were demonstrated by the percentage of calculated concentration to the expected. | ||||||||||||||||
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CV(%): | Intra-Assay: CV<8% Inter-Assay: CV<10% |
Component | Quantity | Storage |
ELISA Microplate (Dismountable) | 8×12 strips | 4°C for 6 months |
Lyophilized Standard | 2 | 4°C/-20°C |
Sample/Standard Dilution Buffer | 20ml | 4°C |
Biotin-labeled Antibody(Concentrated) | 120ul | 4°C (Protect from light) |
Antibody Dilution Buffer | 10ml | 4°C |
HRP-Streptavidin Conjugate(SABC) | 120ul | 4°C (Protect from light) |
SABC Dilution Buffer | 10ml | 4°C |
TMB Substrate | 10ml | 4°C (Protect from light) |
Stop Solution | 10ml | 4°C |
Wash Buffer(25X) | 30ml | 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
Uniprot | P10909 |
UniProt Protein Function: | CLU: Isoform 1 functions as extracellular chaperone that prevents aggregation of nonnative proteins. Prevents stress- induced aggregation of blood plasma proteins. Inhibits formation of amyloid fibrils by APP, APOC2, B2M, CALCA, CSN3, SNCA and aggregation-prone LYZ variants (in vitro). Does not require ATP. Maintains partially unfolded proteins in a state appropriate for subsequent refolding by other chaperones, such as HSPA8/HSC70. Does not refold proteins by itself. Binding to cell surface receptors triggers internalization of the chaperone-client complex and subsequent lysosomal or proteasomal degradation. Secreted isoform 1 protects cells against apoptosis and against cytolysis by complement. Intracellular isoforms interact with ubiquitin and SCF (SKP1-CUL1-F-box protein) E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase complexes and promote the ubiquitination and subsequent proteasomal degradation of target proteins. Promotes proteasomal degradation of COMMD1 and IKBKB. Modulates NF-kappa-B transcriptional activity. Nuclear isoforms promote apoptosis. Mitochondrial isoforms suppress BAX-dependent release of cytochrome c into the cytoplasm and inhibit apoptosis. Plays a role in the regulation of cell proliferation. Belongs to the clusterin family. 5 isoforms of the human protein are produced by alternative splicing. |
UniProt Protein Details: | Protein type:Secreted; Apoptosis; Mitochondrial; Secreted, signal peptide Chromosomal Location of Human Ortholog: 8p21-p12 Cellular Component: extracellular matrix; Golgi apparatus; extracellular space; mitochondrion; endoplasmic reticulum; perinuclear region of cytoplasm; mitochondrial membrane; cytoplasm; extracellular region; nucleus; cytosol Molecular Function:protein binding; chaperone binding; ubiquitin protein ligase binding; ATPase activity; misfolded protein binding Biological Process: platelet activation; release of cytochrome c from mitochondria; response to misfolded protein; positive regulation of nitric oxide biosynthetic process; protein stabilization; positive regulation of apoptosis; response to virus; cell morphogenesis; microglial cell activation; positive regulation of tumor necrosis factor production; negative regulation of protein homooligomerization; activation of NF-kappaB transcription factor; complement activation; reverse cholesterol transport; platelet degranulation; myelin maintenance in the central nervous system; positive regulation of proteasomal ubiquitin-dependent protein catabolic process; protein import; innate immune response; lipid metabolic process; blood coagulation; chaperone-mediated protein complex assembly; complement activation, classical pathway |
NCBI Summary: | The protein encoded by this gene is a secreted chaperone that can under some stress conditions also be found in the cell cytosol. It has been suggested to be involved in several basic biological events such as cell death, tumor progression, and neurodegenerative disorders. Alternate splicing results in both coding and non-coding variants.[provided by RefSeq, May 2011] |
UniProt Code: | P10909 |
NCBI GenInfo Identifier: | 116533 |
NCBI Gene ID: | 1191 |
NCBI Accession: | P10909.1 |
UniProt Secondary Accession: | P10909,P11380, P11381, Q2TU75, Q5HYC1, Q7Z5B9, B2R9Q1 B3KSE6, |
UniProt Related Accession: | P10909,AAB25217 |
Molecular Weight: | Calculated: 32kDa/48kDa/52kDa/53kDa/57kDaObserved: 40kDa |
NCBI Full Name: | Clusterin |
NCBI Synonym Full Names: | clusterin |
NCBI Official Symbol: | CLU |
NCBI Official Synonym Symbols: | CLI; AAG4; APOJ; CLU1; CLU2; KUB1; SGP2; APO-J; SGP-2; SP-40; TRPM2; TRPM-2; NA1/NA2 |
NCBI Protein Information: | clusterin; apolipoprotein J; ku70-binding protein 1; sulfated glycoprotein 2; aging-associated protein 4; complement lysis inhibitor; complement cytolysis inhibitor; complement-associated protein SP-40,40; testosterone-repressed prostate message 2 |
UniProt Protein Name: | Clusterin |
UniProt Synonym Protein Names: | Aging-associated gene 4 protein; Apolipoprotein J; Apo-J; Complement cytolysis inhibitor; CLI; Complement-associated protein SP-40,40; Ku70-binding protein 1; NA1/NA2; Testosterone-repressed prostate message 2; TRPM-2 |
Protein Family: | Clusterin |
UniProt Gene Name: | CLU |
UniProt Entry Name: | CLUS_HUMAN |
*Note: Protocols are specific to each batch/lot. For the correct instructions please follow the protocol included in your kit.
Before adding to wells, equilibrate the SABC working solution and TMB substrate for at least 30 min at 37°C. When diluting samples and reagents, they must be mixed completely and evenly. It is recommended to plot a standard curve for each test.
Step | Protocol |
1. | Set standard, test sample and control (zero) wells on the pre-coated plate respectively, and then, record their positions. It is recommended to measure each standard and sample in duplicate. Wash plate 2 times before adding standard, sample and control (zero) wells! |
2. | Aliquot 0.1ml standard solutions into the standard wells. |
3. | Add 0.1 ml of Sample / Standard dilution buffer into the control (zero) well. |
4. | Add 0.1 ml of properly diluted sample ( Human serum, plasma, tissue homogenates and other biological fluids.) into test sample wells. |
5. | Seal the plate with a cover and incubate at 37 °C for 90 min. |
6. | Remove the cover and discard the plate content, clap the plate on the absorbent filter papers or other absorbent material. Do NOT let the wells completely dry at any time. Wash plate X2. |
7. | Add 0.1 ml of Biotin- detection antibody working solution into the above wells (standard, test sample & zero wells). Add the solution at the bottom of each well without touching the side wall. |
8. | Seal the plate with a cover and incubate at 37°C for 60 min. |
9. | Remove the cover, and wash plate 3 times with Wash buffer. Let wash buffer rest in wells for 1 min between each wash. |
10. | Add 0.1 ml of SABC working solution into each well, cover the plate and incubate at 37°C for 30 min. |
11. | Remove the cover and wash plate 5 times with Wash buffer, and each time let the wash buffer stay in the wells for 1-2 min. |
12. | Add 90 µl of TMB substrate into each well, cover the plate and incubate at 37°C in dark within 10-20 min. (Note: This incubation time is for reference use only, the optimal time should be determined by end user.) And the shades of blue can be seen in the first 3-4 wells (with most concentrated standard solutions), the other wells show no obvious color. |
13. | Add 50 µl of Stop solution into each well and mix thoroughly. The color changes into yellow immediately. |
14. | Read the O.D. absorbance at 450 nm in a microplate reader immediately after adding the stop solution. |
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. |