Human LCAT / Lecithin-cholesterol acyltransferase ELISA Kit
- SKU:
- HUFI01775
- Product Type:
- ELISA Kit
- Size:
- 96 Assays
- Uniprot:
- P04180
- Sensitivity:
- 0.469pg/ml
- Range:
- 0.781-50pg/ml
- ELISA Type:
- Sandwich
- Synonyms:
- Lecithin-cholesterol acyltransferase, Phospholipid-cholesterol acyltransferase,
- Reactivity:
- Human
- Research Area:
- Metabolism
Description
Human LCAT/Lecithin-cholesterol acyltransferase ELISA Kit
The Human LCAT (Lecithin-Cholesterol Acyltransferase) ELISA Kit is specifically designed for the accurate measurement of LCAT levels in human serum, plasma, and cell culture supernatants. With high sensitivity and specificity, this kit ensures precise and reproducible results, making it a valuable tool for various research applications.LCAT is an important enzyme involved in the metabolism of cholesterol and lipoprotein particles. Dysregulation of LCAT activity is associated with various lipid metabolism disorders, including familial lecithin-cholesterol acyltransferase deficiency.
Monitoring LCAT levels can provide insights into lipid metabolism dysfunctions and aid in the development of potential therapies for related conditions.Overall, the Human LCAT ELISA Kit offers a reliable and efficient method for studying LCAT biology and its implications in lipid metabolism disorders, making it an essential tool for researchers in the field.
Product Name: | Human LCAT / Lecithin-cholesterol acyltransferase ELISA Kit |
Product Code: | HUFI01775 |
Size: | 96 Assays |
Alias: | Lecithin-cholesterol acyltransferase, Phospholipid-cholesterol acyltransferase |
Detection method: | Sandwich ELISA, Double Antibody |
Application: | This immunoassay kit allows for the in vitro quantitative determination of Human LCAT concentrations in serum plasma and other biological fluids. |
Sensitivity: | 0.469pg/ml |
Range: | 0.781-50pg/ml |
Storage: | 4°C for 6 months |
Note: | For Research Use Only |
Recovery: | Matrices listed below were spiked with certain level of Human LCAT and the recovery rates were calculated by comparing the measured value to the expected amount of Human LCAT in samples. | ||||||||||||||||
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Linearity: | The linearity of the kit was assayed by testing samples spiked with appropriate concentration of Human LCAT 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 | P04180 |
UniProt Protein Function: | LCAT: Central enzyme in the extracellular metabolism of plasma lipoproteins. Synthesized mainly in the liver and secreted into plasma where it converts cholesterol and phosphatidylcholines (lecithins) to cholesteryl esters and lysophosphatidylcholines on the surface of high and low density lipoproteins (HDLs and LDLs). The cholesterol ester is then transported back to the liver. Has a preference for plasma 16:0-18:2 or 18:O-18:2 phosphatidylcholines. Also produced in the brain by primary astrocytes, and esterifies free cholesterol on nascent APOE-containing lipoproteins secreted from glia and influences cerebral spinal fluid (CSF) APOE- and APOA1 levels. Together with APOE and the cholesterol transporter ABCA1, plays a key role in the maturation of glial-derived, nascent lipoproteins. Required for remodeling high-density lipoprotein particles into their spherical forms. Defects in LCAT are the cause of lecithin-cholesterol acyltransferase deficiency (LCATD); also called Norum disease. LCATD is a disorder of lipoprotein metabolism characterized by inadequate esterification of plasmatic cholesterol. Two clinical forms are recognized: familial LCAT deficiency and fish-eye disease. Familial LCAT deficiency is associated with a complete absence of alpha and beta LCAT activities and results in esterification anomalies involving both HDL (alpha-LCAT activity) and LDL (beta-LCAT activity). It causes a typical triad of diffuse corneal opacities, target cell hemolytic anemia, and proteinuria with renal failure. Defects in LCAT are a cause of fish-eye disease (FED); also known as dyslipoproteinemic corneal dystrophy or alpha-LCAT deficiency. FED is due to a partial LCAT deficiency that affects only alpha-LCAT activity. It is characterized by low plasma HDL and corneal opacities due to accumulation of cholesterol deposits in the cornea ('fish-eye'). Belongs to the AB hydrolase superfamily. Lipase family. |
UniProt Protein Details: | Protein type:Secreted; Secreted, signal peptide; Lipid Metabolism - glycerophospholipid; EC 2.3.1.43; Transferase Chromosomal Location of Human Ortholog: 16q22.1 Cellular Component: extracellular region; extracellular space Molecular Function:apolipoprotein A-I binding; phosphatidylcholine-sterol O-acyltransferase activity; protein binding Biological Process: cholesterol homeostasis; cholesterol metabolic process; cholesterol transport; lipoprotein metabolic process; phosphatidylcholine biosynthetic process; phosphatidylcholine metabolic process; phospholipid metabolic process; reverse cholesterol transport Disease: Fish-eye Disease; Lecithin:cholesterol Acyltransferase Deficiency |
NCBI Summary: | This gene encodes the extracellular cholesterol esterifying enzyme, lecithin-cholesterol acyltransferase. The esterification of cholesterol is required for cholesterol transport. Mutations in this gene have been found to cause fish-eye disease as well as LCAT deficiency. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008] |
UniProt Code: | P04180 |
NCBI GenInfo Identifier: | 125993 |
NCBI Gene ID: | 3931 |
NCBI Accession: | P04180.1 |
UniProt Secondary Accession: | P04180,Q53XQ3, |
UniProt Related Accession: | P04180 |
Molecular Weight: | 49,578 Da |
NCBI Full Name: | Phosphatidylcholine-sterol acyltransferase |
NCBI Synonym Full Names: | lecithin-cholesterol acyltransferase |
NCBI Official Symbol: | LCAT  |
NCBI Protein Information: | phosphatidylcholine-sterol acyltransferase |
UniProt Protein Name: | Phosphatidylcholine-sterol acyltransferase |
UniProt Synonym Protein Names: | Lecithin-cholesterol acyltransferase; Phospholipid-cholesterol acyltransferase |
UniProt Gene Name: | LCAT  |
UniProt Entry Name: | LCAT_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. |