Human DNA-binding protein Ikaros (IKZF1) ELISA Kit

Product Name:	Human DNA-binding protein Ikaros (IKZF1) ELISA Kit
SKU:	HUEB1511
Size:	96T
Target:	Human DNA-binding protein Ikaros (IKZF1)
Synonyms:	Ikaros family zinc finger protein 1, Lymphoid transcription factor LyF-1, IK1, IKAROS, LYF1, ZNFN1A1
Assay Type:	Sandwich
Detection Method:	ELISA
Reactivity:	Human
Detection Range:	0.156-10ng/mL
Sensitivity:	0.057ng/ml

Intra CV:

3.8%

Inter CV:

7.9%

Linearity:

Sample	1:2	1:4	1:8	1:16
Serum(N=5)	116-126%	98-107%	80-89%	95-105%
EDTA Plasma(N=5)	111-121%	101-101%	85-98%	102-114%
Heparin Plasma(N=5)	89-99%	93-104%	102-112%	106-115%

Recovery:

Sample Type	Average(%)	Recovery Range(%)
Serum	94	88-100
Plasma	96	90-102

Function:

Transcription regulator of hematopoietic cell differentiation (PubMed:17934067). Binds gamma-satellite DNA (PubMed:17135265, PubMed:19141594). Plays a role in the development of lymphocytes, B- and T-cells. Binds and activates the enhancer (delta-A element) of the CD3-delta gene. Repressor of the TDT (fikzfterminal deoxynucleotidyltransferase) gene during thymocyte differentiation. Regulates transcription through association with both HDAC-dependent and HDAC-independent complexes. Targets the 2 chromatin-remodeling complexes, NuRD and BAF (SWI/SNF), in a single complex (PYR complex), to the beta-globin locus in adult erythrocytes. Increases normal apoptosis in adult erythroid cells. Confers early temporal competence to retinal progenitor cells (RPCs) (By similarity). Function is isoform-specific and is modulated by dominant-negative inactive isoforms (PubMed:17135265, PubMed:17934067).

Uniprot:	Q13422
Sample Type:	Serum, plasma, tissue homogenates, cell culture supernates and other biological fluids
Specificity:	Natural and recombinant human DNA-binding protein Ikaros
Sub Unit:	Heterodimer formed by the various isoforms; this modulates transcription regulator activity (PubMed:17135265, PubMed:17934067). Heterodimer with other IKAROS family members. Interacts with IKZF4 AND IKZF5 (PubMed:10978333). Component of the chromatin-remodeling NuRD repressor complex which includes at least HDAC1, HDAC2, RBBP4, RBBP7, IKZF1, MTA2, MBD2, MBD3, MTA1L1, CHD3 and CHD4. Interacts directly with the CHD4 component of the NuRD complex. Component of the BAF (SWI/SNF) gene activator complex which includes ACTB, ARID1A, ARID1B, IKZF1, ARID1A, ARID1B, SMARCA2, SMARCA4 and at least one BAF subunit. Interacts directly with the SMARCA4 component of the BAF complex (By similarity). Interacts with SUMO1; the interaction sumoylates IKAROS, promoted by PIAS2 and PIAS3. Interacts with PIAS2 (isoform alpha); the interaction promotes sumoylation and reduces transcription repression. Interacts, to a lesser extent, with PIAS3. Interacts with PPP1CC; the interaction targets PPP1CC to pericentromeric heterochromatin, dephosphorylates IKAROS, stabilizes it and prevents it from degradation. Interacts with IKZF3.
Research Area:	Cancer
Subcellular Location:	Isoform Ik6 Cytoplasm
Storage:	Please see kit components below for exact storage details
Note:	For research use only

UniProt Protein Function:	Ikaros: a transcription factor of the ikaros C2H2-type zinc-finger protein family. Binds and activates the enhancer (delta-A element) of the CD3-delta gene. Functions in the specification and the maturation of the T-lymphocyte. Also interacts with a critical control element in the TDT (terminal deoxynucleotidyltransferase) promoter as well as with the promoters for other genes expressed during early stages of B- and T-cell development. Deletions in Ikaros have been observed in a subset of pre-B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL) cases. Seven alternatively spliced human isoforms have been described.
UniProt Protein Details:	Protein type:C2H2-type zinc finger protein; DNA-binding; Transcription factor Chromosomal Location of Human Ortholog: 7p12.2 Cellular Component: centric heterochromatin; protein complex; cytoplasm; nucleus Molecular Function:DNA binding; sequence-specific DNA binding; protein heterodimerization activity; metal ion binding; transcription factor activity Biological Process: Peyer's patch development; thymus development; transcription, DNA-dependent; negative regulation of transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter; positive regulation of multicellular organism growth; chromatin modification; cell cycle; lymph node development; positive regulation of neutrophil differentiation; retina development in camera-type eye; natural killer cell differentiation; B cell differentiation; forebrain development; positive regulation of NK T cell differentiation; mesoderm development; positive regulation of transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter; T cell differentiation
NCBI Summary:	This gene encodes a transcription factor that belongs to the family of zinc-finger DNA-binding proteins associated with chromatin remodeling. The expression of this protein is restricted to the fetal and adult hemo-lymphopoietic system, and it functions as a regulator of lymphocyte differentiation. Several alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been described for this gene. Most isoforms share a common C-terminal domain, which contains two zinc finger motifs that are required for hetero- or homo-dimerization, and for interactions with other proteins. The isoforms, however, differ in the number of N-terminal zinc finger motifs that bind DNA and in nuclear localization signal presence, resulting in members with and without DNA-binding properties. Only a few isoforms contain the requisite three or more N-terminal zinc motifs that confer high affinity binding to a specific core DNA sequence element in the promoters of target genes. The non-DNA-binding isoforms are largely found in the cytoplasm, and are thought to function as dominant-negative factors. Overexpression of some dominant-negative isoforms have been associated with B-cell malignancies, such as acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). [provided by RefSeq, May 2014]
UniProt Code:	Q13422
NCBI GenInfo Identifier:	3913926
NCBI Gene ID:	10320
NCBI Accession:	Q13422.1
UniProt Related Accession:	Q13422
Molecular Weight:
NCBI Full Name:	DNA-binding protein Ikaros
NCBI Synonym Full Names:	IKAROS family zinc finger 1
NCBI Official Symbol:	IKZF1
NCBI Official Synonym Symbols:	IK1; LYF1; LyF-1; CVID13; IKAROS; PPP1R92; PRO0758; ZNFN1A1; Hs.54452
NCBI Protein Information:	DNA-binding protein Ikaros
UniProt Protein Name:	DNA-binding protein Ikaros
UniProt Synonym Protein Names:	Ikaros family zinc finger protein 1; Lymphoid transcription factor LyF-1
Protein Family:	Ikaros family zinc finger protein
UniProt Gene Name:	IKZF1
UniProt Entry Name:	IKZF1_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

Human DNA-binding protein Ikaros / IKZF1 ELISA Kit