Description
Cofilin (Phospho-Ser3)Colorimetric Cell-Based ELISA Kit
The Cofilin Phospho-Ser3 Colorimetric Cell-Based ELISA Kit from Assay Genie is a highly sensitive and specific assay designed for the accurate detection of cofilin phosphorylation at serine 3 in cell lysates, serum, and plasma samples. This ELISA kit provides reliable and reproducible results, making it an essential tool for researchers studying cell signaling pathways and cytoskeletal dynamics.Cofilin is a key regulator of actin dynamics and is involved in processes such as cell migration, adhesion, and cytokinesis. Phosphorylation of cofilin at serine 3 plays a crucial role in controlling its activity and function, making it a valuable biomarker for studying cellular processes and diseases such as cancer, inflammation, and neurodegenerative disorders.
With its easy-to-use protocol and high-performance features, the Cofilin Phospho-Ser3 Colorimetric Cell-Based ELISA Kit is the perfect choice for researchers looking to investigate cofilin phosphorylation in a variety of sample types and experimental conditions. Order yours today and unlock the potential of this essential research tool.
| Product Name: | Cofilin (Phospho-Ser3)Colorimetric Cell-Based ELISA Kit |
| Product Code: | CBCAB00102 |
| ELISA Type: | Cell-Based |
| Target: | Cofilin (Phospho-Ser3) |
| Reactivity: | Human, Mouse, Rat |
| Dynamic Range: | > 5000 Cells |
| Detection Method: | Colorimetric 450 nm |
| Format: | 2 x 96-Well Microplates |
The Cofilin (Phospho-Ser3) Colorimetric Cell-Based ELISA Kit is a convenient, lysate-free, high throughput and sensitive assay kit that can detect Cofili protein phosphorylation and expression profile in cells. The kit can be used for measuring the relative amounts of phosphorylated Cofili in cultured cells as well as screening for the effects that various treatments, inhibitors (ie. siRNA or chemicals), or activators have on Cofili phosphorylation.
Qualitative determination of Cofilin (Phospho-Ser3) concentration is achieved by an indirect ELISA format. In essence, Cofilin (Phospho-Ser3) is captured by Cofilin (Phospho-Ser3)-specific primary antibodies while the HRP-conjugated secondary antibodies bind the Fc region of the primary antibody. Through this binding, the HRP enzyme conjugated to the secondary antibody can catalyze a colorimetric reaction upon substrate addition. Due to the qualitative nature of the Cell-Based ELISA, multiple normalization methods are needed:
| 1. | A monoclonal antibody specific for human GAPDH is included to serve as an internal positive control in normalizing the target absorbance values. |
| 2. | Following the colorimetric measurement of HRP activity via substrate addition, the Crystal Violet whole-cell staining method may be used to determine cell density. After staining, the results can be analysed by normalizing the absorbance values to cell amounts, by which the plating difference can be adjusted. |
| Database Information: | Gene ID: 3716, UniProt ID: P23528, OMIM: 147795, Unigene: Hs.207538 |
| Gene Symbol: | CFL1 |
| Sub Type: | Phospho |
| UniProt Protein Function: | Cofilin-1: a cytoskeletal protein that controls actin depolymerization. Has a 5-10-fold higher affinity for ATP-actin monomers than cofilin-1. May promote filament assembly rather than disassembly. Two alternatively spliced variants are described. Isoform b is expressed predominantly in skeletal muscle and heart, while isoform a is expressed in various tissues. |
| UniProt Protein Details: | Protein type:Motility/polarity/chemotaxis; Nuclear receptor co-regulator; Cytoskeletal Chromosomal Location of Human Ortholog: 11q13 Cellular Component: cortical actin cytoskeleton; cytoplasm; extracellular space; focal adhesion; intercellular junction; membrane; nuclear matrix; nucleus; vesicle Molecular Function:actin binding; protein binding Biological Process: actin cytoskeleton organization and biogenesis; actin filament depolymerization; axon guidance; blood coagulation; cytokinesis after mitosis; cytoskeleton organization and biogenesis; ephrin receptor signaling pathway; establishment of cell polarity; innate immune response; negative regulation of apoptosis; neural crest cell migration; neural fold formation; platelet activation; platelet degranulation; positive regulation of actin filament depolymerization; protein amino acid phosphorylation; regulation of cell morphogenesis; response to amino acid stimulus; response to virus; Rho protein signal transduction |
| NCBI Summary: | The protein encoded by this gene can polymerize and depolymerize F-actin and G-actin in a pH-dependent manner. Increased phosphorylation of this protein by LIM kinase aids in Rho-induced reorganization of the actin cytoskeleton. Cofilin is a widely distributed intracellular actin-modulating protein that binds and depolymerizes filamentous F-actin and inhibits the polymerization of monomeric G-actin in a pH-dependent manner. It is involved in the translocation of actin-cofilin complex from cytoplasm to nucleus.[supplied by OMIM, Apr 2004] |
| UniProt Code: | P23528 |
| NCBI GenInfo Identifier: | 116848 |
| NCBI Gene ID: | 1072 |
| NCBI Accession: | P23528.3 |
| UniProt Secondary Accession: | P23528,Q53Y87, Q9UCA2, B3KUQ1, |
| UniProt Related Accession: | P23528 |
| Molecular Weight: | 18,502 Da |
| NCBI Full Name: | Cofilin-1 |
| NCBI Synonym Full Names: | cofilin 1 |
| NCBI Official Symbol: | CFL1 |
| NCBI Official Synonym Symbols: | CFL; cofilin; HEL-S-15 |
| NCBI Protein Information: | cofilin-1 |
| UniProt Protein Name: | Cofilin-1 |
| UniProt Synonym Protein Names: | 18 kDa phosphoprotein; p18; Cofilin, non-muscle isoform |
| Protein Family: | Cofilin |
| UniProt Gene Name: | CFL1 |
| UniProt Entry Name: | COF1_HUMAN |
| Component | Quantity |
| 96-Well Cell Culture Clear-Bottom Microplate | 2 plates |
| 10X TBS | 24 mL |
| Quenching Buffer | 24 mL |
| Blocking Buffer | 50 mL |
| 15X Wash Buffer | 50 mL |
| Primary Antibody Diluent | 12 mL |
| 100x Anti-Phospho Target Antibody | 60 µL |
| 100x Anti-Target Antibody | 60 µL |
| Anti-GAPDH Antibody | 60 µL |
| HRP-Conjugated Anti-Rabbit IgG Antibody | 12 mL |
| HRP-Conjugated Anti-Mouse IgG Antibody | 12 mL |
| SDS Solution | 12 mL |
| Stop Solution | 24 mL |
| Ready-to-Use Substrate | 12 mL |
| Crystal Violet Solution | 12 mL |
| Adhesive Plate Seals | 2 seals |
The following materials and/or equipment are NOT provided in this kit but are necessary to successfully conduct the experiment:
- Microplate reader able to measure absorbance at 450 nm and/or 595 nm for Crystal Violet Cell Staining (Optional)
- Micropipettes with capability of measuring volumes ranging from 1 µL to 1 ml
- 37% formaldehyde (Sigma Cat# F-8775) or formaldehyde from other sources
- Squirt bottle, manifold dispenser, multichannel pipette reservoir or automated microplate washer
- Graph paper or computer software capable of generating or displaying logarithmic functions
- Absorbent papers or vacuum aspirator
- Test tubes or microfuge tubes capable of storing ≥1 ml
- Poly-L-Lysine (Sigma Cat# P4832 for suspension cells)
- Orbital shaker (optional)
- Deionized or sterile water
*Note: Protocols are specific to each batch/lot. For the correct instructions please follow the protocol included in your kit.
| Step | Procedure |
| 1. | Seed 200 µL of 20,000 adherent cells in culture medium in each well of a 96-well plate. The plates included in the kit are sterile and treated for cell culture. For suspension cells and loosely attached cells, coat the plates with 100 µL of 10 µg/ml Poly-L-Lysine (not included) to each well of a 96-well plate for 30 minutes at 37°C prior to adding cells. |
| 2. | Incubate the cells for overnight at 37°C, 5% CO2. |
| 3. | Treat the cells as desired. |
| 4. | Remove the cell culture medium and rinse with 200 µL of 1x TBS, twice. |
| 5. | Fix the cells by incubating with 100 µL of Fixing Solution for 20 minutes at room temperature. The 4% formaldehyde is used for adherent cells and 8% formaldehyde is used for suspension cells and loosely attached cells. |
| 6. | Remove the Fixing Solution and wash the plate 3 times with 200 µL 1x Wash Buffer for five minutes each time with gentle shaking on the orbital shaker. The plate can be stored at 4°C for a week. |
| 7. | Add 100 µL of Quenching Buffer and incubate for 20 minutes at room temperature. |
| 8. | Wash the plate 3 times with 1x Wash Buffer for 5 minutes each time. |
| 9. | Add 200 µL of Blocking Buffer and incubate for 1 hour at room temperature. |
| 10. | Wash 3 times with 200 µL of 1x Wash Buffer for 5 minutes each time. |
| 11. | Add 50 µL of 1x primary antibodies Anti-Cofilin (Phospho-Ser3) Antibody, Anti-Cofilin Antibody and/or Anti-GAPDH Antibody) to the corresponding wells, cover with Parafilm and incubate for 16 hours (overnight) at 4°C. If the target expression is known to be high, incubate for 2 hours at room temperature. |
| 12. | Wash 3 times with 200 µL of 1x Wash Buffer for 5 minutes each time. |
| 13. | Add 50 µL of 1x secondary antibodies (HRP-Conjugated AntiRabbit IgG Antibody or HRP-Conjugated Anti-Mouse IgG Antibody) to corresponding wells and incubate for 1.5 hours at room temperature. |
| 14. | Wash 3 times with 200 µL of 1x Wash Buffer for 5 minutes each time. |
| 15. | Add 50 µL of Ready-to-Use Substrate to each well and incubate for 30 minutes at room temperature in the dark. |
| 16. | Add 50 µL of Stop Solution to each well and read OD at 450 nm immediately using the microplate reader. |
(Additional Crystal Violet staining may be performed if desired – details of this may be found in the kit technical manual.)
