Mouse VDR/Vitamin D Receptor ELISA Kit- High Sensitivity

Product Name:	Mouse VDR / Vitamin D Receptor ELISA Kit
Product Code:	MOFI00243
Size:	96 Assays
Alias:	Vdr, NR1I1, Nuclear receptor subfamily 1 group I member 1, 1, 25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 receptor, vitamin D1, 25- dihydroxyvitamin D3 receptor, vitamin D3 receptor
Detection Method:	Sandwich ELISA
Application:	This immunoassay kit allows for the in vitro quantitative determination of Mouse Vdr concentrations in serum plasma and other biological fluids.
Sensitivity:	0.188ng/ml
Range:	0.313-20ng/ml
Storage:	4°C for 6 months
Note:	For Research Use Only

Recovery:

Matrices listed below were spiked with certain level of Mouse Vdr and the recovery rates were calculated by comparing the measured value to the expected amount of Mouse Vdr in samples.

Matrix	Recovery range(%)	Average(%)
serum(n=5)	85-103	96
EDTA plasma(n=5)	90-103	96
UFH plasma(n=5)	93-102	96

Linearity:

The linearity of the kit was assayed by testing samples spiked with appropriate concentration of Mouse Vdr and their serial dilutions. The results were demonstrated by the percentage of calculated concentration to the expected.

Sample	1:2	1:4	1:8
serum(n=5)	87-102%	89-98%	92-104%
EDTA plasma(n=5)	84-100%	82-100%	89-96%
UFH plasma(n=5)	85-99%	80-99%	80-91%

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

P48281

UniProt Protein Function:	VDR: Nuclear hormone receptor. Transcription factor that mediates the action of vitamin D3 by controlling the expression of hormone sensitive genes. Regulates transcription of hormone sensitive genes via its association with the WINAC complex, a chromatin-remodeling complex. Recruited to promoters via its interaction with the WINAC complex subunit BAZ1B/WSTF, which mediates the interaction with acetylated histones, an essential step for VDR-promoter association. Plays a central role in calcium homeostasis. Defects in VDR are the cause of rickets vitamin D- dependent type 2A (VDDR2A). A disorder of vitamin D metabolism resulting in severe rickets, hypocalcemia and secondary hyperparathyroidism. Most patients have total alopecia in addition to rickets. Belongs to the nuclear hormone receptor family. NR1 subfamily.
UniProt Protein Details:	Protein type:Transcription factor; Nuclear receptor; DNA-binding Cellular Component: heterochromatin; nuclear matrix; intracellular membrane-bound organelle; cell; T-tubule; nuclear heterochromatin; caveola; cytosol; nucleoplasm; euchromatin; dense fibrillar component; perinuclear region of cytoplasm; nucleus; receptor complex Molecular Function:retinoid X receptor binding; vitamin D binding; protein binding; ligand-dependent nuclear receptor activity; DNA binding; zinc ion binding; sequence-specific DNA binding; metal ion binding; steroid hormone receptor activity; vitamin D3 receptor activity; transcription factor activity Biological Process: lactation; transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter; intracellular receptor-mediated signaling pathway; transcription, DNA-dependent; multicellular organismal development; positive regulation of apoptosis involved in mammary gland involution; cell morphogenesis; regulation of calcium ion transport; negative regulation of transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter; intestinal absorption; cellular calcium ion homeostasis; regulation of transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter; negative regulation of cell proliferation; organ morphogenesis; regulation of transcription, DNA-dependent; calcium ion transport; steroid hormone mediated signaling; positive regulation of transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter; negative regulation of transcription, DNA-dependent; skeletal development; positive regulation of keratinocyte differentiation
UniProt Code:	P48281
NCBI GenInfo Identifier:	31543944
NCBI Gene ID:	22337
NCBI Accession:	NP_033530.2
UniProt Secondary Accession:	P48281,Q922X0,
UniProt Related Accession:	P48281
Molecular Weight:	47,834 Da
NCBI Full Name:	vitamin D3 receptor
NCBI Synonym Full Names:	vitamin D receptor
NCBI Official Symbol:	Vdr
NCBI Official Synonym Symbols:	Nr1i1
NCBI Protein Information:	vitamin D3 receptor; 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 receptor; nuclear receptor subfamily 1 group I member 1
UniProt Protein Name:	Vitamin D3 receptor
UniProt Synonym Protein Names:	1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 receptor; Nuclear receptor subfamily 1 group I member 1
Protein Family:	Vitamin D3 receptor
UniProt Gene Name:	Vdr
UniProt Entry Name:	VDR_MOUSE

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

Step	Procedure
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.