Rat Lcn2 ELISA Kit (RTEB0924)- High Sensitivity

Product Name:	Rat Neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (Lcn2) ELISA Kit
SKU:	RTEB0924
Size:	96T
Target:	Rat Neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (Lcn2)
Synonyms:	Alpha-2-microglobulin-related protein, Alpha-2U globulin-related protein, Lipocalin 24p3, Lipocalin-2, Siderocalin LCN2, p25, NGAL
Assay Type:	Sandwich
Detection Method:	ELISA
Reactivity:	Rat
Detection Range:	0.78-50ng/ml
Sensitivity:	0.46ng/mL

Intra CV:

5.2%

Inter CV:

7.4%

Linearity:

Sample	1:2	1:4	1:8	1:16
Serum(N=5)	99-109%	101-101%	111-123%	96-106%
EDTA Plasma(N=5)	104-113%	92-100%	107-119%	96-108%
Heparin Plasma(N=5)	98-108%	101-110%	106-116%	103-113%

Recovery:

Sample Type	Average(%)	Recovery Range(%)
Serum	90	84-96
Plasma	92	86-98

Function:

Iron-trafficking protein involved in multiple processes such as apoptosis, innate immunity and renal development (By similarity). Binds iron through association with 2,5-dihydroxybenzoic acid (2,5-DHBA), a siderophore that shares structural similarities with bacterial enterobactin, and delivers or removes iron from the cell, depending on the context. Iron-bound form (holo-24p3) is internalized following binding to the SLC22A17 (24p3R) receptor, leading to release of iron and subsequent increase of intracellular iron concentration. In contrast, association of the iron-free form (apo-24p3) with the SLC22A17 (24p3R) receptor is followed by association with an intracellular siderophore, iron chelation and iron transfer to the extracellular medium, thereby reducing intracellular iron concentration. Involved in apoptosis due to interleukin-3 (IL3) deprivation: iron-loaded form increases intracellular iron concentration without promoting apoptosis, while iron-free form decreases intracellular iron levels, inducing expression of the proapoptotic protein BCL2L11/BIM, resulting in apoptosis (By similarity). Involved in innate immunity; limits bacterial proliferation by sequestering iron bound to microbial siderophores, such as enterobactin. Can also bind siderophores from M.tuberculosis (By similarity).

Uniprot:	P30152
Sample Type:	Serum, plasma, tissue homogenates, cell culture supernates and other biological fluids
Specificity:	Natural and recombinant rat Neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin
Sub Unit:	Monomer. Homodimer; disulfide-linked. Heterodimer; disulfide-linked with MMP9.
Research Area:	Cardiovascular
Subcellular Location:	Secreted Cytoplasmic granule lumen Cytoplasmic vesicle lumen Upon binding to the SLC22A17 (24p3R) receptor, it is internalized (By similarity). Releases the bound iron in the acidic lumen of cytoplasmic vesicles (By similarity).
Storage:	Please see kit components below for exact storage details
Note:	For research use only

UniProt Protein Function:	LCN2: Iron-trafficking protein involved in multiple processes such as apoptosis, innate immunity and renal development. Binds iron through association with 2,5-dihydroxybenzoic acid (2,5- DHBA), a siderophore that shares structural similarities with bacterial enterobactin, and delivers or removes iron from the cell, depending on the context. Iron-bound form (holo-24p3) is internalized following binding to the SLC22A17 (24p3R) receptor, leading to release of iron and subsequent increase of intracellular iron concentration. In contrast, association of the iron-free form (apo-24p3) with the SLC22A17 (24p3R) receptor is followed by association with an intracellular siderophore, iron chelation and iron transfer to the extracellular medium, thereby reducing intracellular iron concentration. Involved in apoptosis due to interleukin-3 (IL3) deprivation: iron-loaded form increases intracellular iron concentration without promoting apoptosis, while iron-free form decreases intracellular iron levels, inducing expression of the proapoptotic protein BCL2L11/BIM, resulting in apoptosis. Involved in innate immunity, possibly by sequestrating iron, leading to limit bacterial growth. Belongs to the calycin superfamily. Lipocalin family. 2 isoforms of the human protein are produced by alternative splicing.
UniProt Protein Details:	Protein type:Transporter; Apoptosis; Secreted, signal peptide; Secreted Cellular Component: extracellular space; cell; extracellular region; cytosol Molecular Function:protein homodimerization activity; protease binding; transporter activity; iron ion binding Biological Process: response to drug; response to nutrient levels; response to mycotoxin; response to virus; positive regulation of cell projection organization and biogenesis; response to herbicide; cellular response to nutrient levels; iron ion homeostasis; response to bacterium; siderophore transport; innate immune response; ion transport; response to oxidative stress
NCBI Summary:	mouse homolog plays a role in IL3 withdrawal-induced apoptosis [RGD, Feb 2006]
UniProt Code:	P30152
NCBI GenInfo Identifier:	306526224
NCBI Gene ID:	170496
NCBI Accession:	P30152.2
UniProt Secondary Accession:	P30152,Q5HZF1,
UniProt Related Accession:	P30152
Molecular Weight:	22,476 Da
NCBI Full Name:	Neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin
NCBI Synonym Full Names:	lipocalin 2
NCBI Official Symbol:	Lcn2
NCBI Official Synonym Symbols:	Sip24
NCBI Protein Information:	neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin; p25; NGAL; lipocalin-2; siderocalin LCN2; lipocalin 2 (oncogene 24p3); alpha-2U globulin-related protein; alpha-2-microglobulin-related protein
UniProt Protein Name:	Neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin
UniProt Synonym Protein Names:	Alpha-2-microglobulin-related protein; Alpha-2U globulin-related protein; Lipocalin-2; Siderocalin LCN2; p25
Protein Family:	Neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin
UniProt Gene Name:	Lcn2
UniProt Entry Name:	NGAL_RAT

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	Antibodies
Rat NGAL (Neutrophil Gelatinase Associated Lipocalin) CLIA Kit (RTES00408)	Lbp Antibody, Biotin conjugated (PACO64290)
	Lcn2 Antibody (PACO64291)
	Lcn2 Antibody, HRP conjugated (PACO64292)
	Lcn2 Antibody, FITC conjugated (PACO64293)