Human TAOK2 ELISA Kit (HUEB2282)- High Sensitivity

Product Name:	Human Serine/threonine-protein kinase TAO2 (TAOK2) ELISA Kit
SKU:	HUEB2282
Size:	96T
Target:	Human Serine/threonine-protein kinase TAO2 (TAOK2)
Synonyms:	Kinase from chicken homolog C, Prostate-derived sterile 20-like kinase 1, Thousand and one amino acid protein kinase 2, hKFC-C, PSK-1, UNQ2971/PRO7431, KIAA0881, MAP3K17, PSK, PSK1
Assay Type:	Sandwich
Detection Method:	ELISA
Reactivity:	Human
Detection Range:	0.156-10ug/mL
Sensitivity:	0.078ug/mL

Intra CV:	Provided with the Kit
Inter CV:	Provided with the Kit
Linearity:	Provided with the Kit
Recovery:	Provided with the Kit
Function:	Serine/threonine-protein kinase involved in different processes such as membrane blebbing and apoptotic bodies formation DNA damage response and MAPK14/p38 MAPK stress-activated MAPK cascade. Phosphorylates itself, MBP, activated MAPK8, MAP2K3, MAP2K6 and tubulins. Activates the MAPK14/p38 MAPK signaling pathway through the specific activation and phosphorylation of the upstream MAP2K3 and MAP2K6 kinases. In response to DNA damage, involved in the G2/M transition DNA damage checkpoint by activating the p38/MAPK14 stress-activated MAPK cascade, probably by mediating phosphorylation of upstream MAP2K3 and MAP2K6 kinases. Isoform 1, but not isoform 2, plays a role in apoptotic morphological changes, including cell contraction, membrane blebbing and apoptotic bodies formation. This function, which requires the activation of MAPK8/JNK and nuclear localization of C-terminally truncated isoform 1, may be linked to the mitochondrial CASP9-associated death pathway. Isoform 1 binds to microtubules and affects their organization and stability independently of its kinase activity. Prevents MAP3K7-mediated activation of CHUK, and thus NF-kappa-B activation, but not that of MAPK8/JNK. May play a role in the osmotic stress-MAPK8 pathway. Isoform 2, but not isoform 1, is required for PCDH8 endocytosis. Following homophilic interactions between PCDH8 extracellular domains, isoform 2 phosphorylates and activates MAPK14/p38 MAPK which in turn phosphorylates isoform 2. This process leads to PCDH8 endocytosis and CDH2 cointernalization. Both isoforms are involved in MAPK14 phosphorylation.

Uniprot:	Q9UL54
Sample Type:	Serum, plasma, tissue homogenates, cell culture supernates and other biological fluids
Specificity:	Natural and recombinant human Serine/threonine-protein kinase TAO2
Sub Unit:	Interacts with MAP2K3 and MAP2K6 (By similarity). Self-associates. Interacts with tubulins through the C-terminal domain. Interacts with MAP3K7 and interfers with MAP3K7-binding to CHUK and thus prevents NF-kappa-B activation. Isoform 2 interacts with PCDH8; this complex may also include CDH2.
Subcellular Location:	Isoform 2 Cell projection Dendrite In dendrites, colocalizes with PCDH8.
Storage:	Please see kit components below for exact storage details
Note:	For research use only

UniProt Protein Function:	TAO2: a serine/threonine-protein kinase of the STE20 family. Activates the p38 MAPK signaling pathway through the specific activation of the upstream kinases MKK3 and MKK6. A potential multi-pass membrane protein. Activated in the DNA damage response and regulates the G2/M transition DNA damage checkpoint. Interacts with tubulins through the C-terminal domain. Involved in apoptotic processes such as membrane blebbing and apoptotic body formation. Prevents TAK1-mediated activation of IKK-alpha, and thus NF-kappa-B activation. May play a role in the osmotic stress-JNK1 pathway. An autism spectrum disorder susceptibility gene. Affects basal dendrite formation and axonal projections in cortical pyramidal neurons. Interacts with NRP1 (neuropilin 1), a receptor for the secreted guidance protein semaphorin 3A (Sema3A). Influences the formation of basal dendrites through the activation of JNK. Three isoforms of the human protein are produced by alternative splicing. Isoform 2, but not isoform 1, is required for PCDH8 endocytosis. Isoform 2 and kinase-defective, as well as full-length isoform 1 are excluded from the nucleus. Catalytically active full-length phosphorylated isoform 1 localizes to microtubules in the cytoplasm predominantly on microtubule cables positioned around the nucleus. A C-terminally truncated form of isoform 1 is present in the nucleus.
UniProt Protein Details:	Protein type:Kinase, protein; Membrane protein, integral; Apoptosis; Protein kinase, STE; Membrane protein, multi-pass; EC 2.7.11.1; Protein kinase, Ser/Thr (non-receptor); STE group; STE20 family; TAO subfamily Chromosomal Location of Human Ortholog: 16p11.2 Cellular Component: cytoplasmic vesicle membrane; cytoskeleton; cytoplasmic membrane-bound vesicle; dendrite; cytoplasm; nucleolus; integral to membrane; nucleus; receptor complex Molecular Function:protein serine/threonine kinase activity; MAP kinase kinase kinase activity; mitogen-activated protein kinase kinase binding; ATP binding Biological Process: focal adhesion formation; cell migration; activation of MAPKK activity; apoptosis; stress-activated MAPK cascade; positive regulation of JNK cascade; protein amino acid phosphorylation; positive regulation of stress-activated MAPK cascade; regulation of cell shape; response to stress; regulation of cell growth; G2/M transition DNA damage checkpoint; actin cytoskeleton organization and biogenesis; protein targeting to membrane; response to DNA damage stimulus
NCBI Summary:	This gene encodes a serine/threonine protein kinase that is involved in many different processes, including, cell signaling, microtubule organization and stability, and apoptosis. Alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been described for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, Oct 2011]
UniProt Code:	Q9UL54
NCBI GenInfo Identifier:	116242813
NCBI Gene ID:	9344
NCBI Accession:	Q9UL54.2
UniProt Related Accession:	Q9UL54
Molecular Weight:	118kDa; 119kDa; 126kDa; 138kDa
NCBI Full Name:	Serine/threonine-protein kinase TAO2
NCBI Synonym Full Names:	TAO kinase 2
NCBI Official Symbol:	TAOK2
NCBI Official Synonym Symbols:	PSK; PSK1; TAO1; TAO2; MAP3K17; PSK1-BETA
NCBI Protein Information:	serine/threonine-protein kinase TAO2
UniProt Protein Name:	Serine/threonine-protein kinase TAO2
UniProt Synonym Protein Names:	Kinase from chicken homolog C; hKFC-C; Prostate-derived sterile 20-like kinase 1; PSK-1; PSK1; Prostate-derived STE20-like kinase 1; Thousand and one amino acid protein kinase 2
Protein Family:	Serine/threonine-protein kinase
UniProt Gene Name:	TAOK2
UniProt Entry Name:	TAOK2_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.