Description
Collagen IV alpha2 Colorimetric Cell-Based ELISA Kit
The Collagen IV Alpha2 Colorimetric Cell-Based ELISA Kit is a powerful tool for researchers looking to accurately quantify levels of Collagen IV Alpha2 in cell culture supernatants, serum, or plasma samples. This kit offers high sensitivity and specificity, ensuring precise and reliable results for a variety of research applications.Collagen IV Alpha2 is an important component of the extracellular matrix, playing a critical role in maintaining tissue structure and function. Changes in Collagen IV Alpha2 levels have been associated with a variety of disease states, including cancer, fibrosis, and kidney disorders.
Accurately measuring Collagen IV Alpha2 levels can provide valuable insights into these conditions and aid in the development of potential therapeutic interventions.With its user-friendly design and robust performance, the Collagen IV Alpha2 Colorimetric Cell-Based ELISA Kit is a valuable tool for any researcher studying the role of Collagen IV Alpha2 in health and disease.
| Product Name: | Collagen IV alpha2 Colorimetric Cell-Based ELISA Kit |
| Product Code: | CBCAB00592 |
| ELISA Type: | Cell-Based |
| Target: | Collagen IV alpha2 |
| Reactivity: | Human, Mouse |
| Dynamic Range: | > 5000 Cells |
| Detection Method: | Colorimetric 450 nmStorage/Stability:4°C/6 Months |
| Format: | 96-Well Microplate |
The Collagen IV alpha2 Colorimetric Cell-Based ELISA Kit is a convenient, lysate-free, high throughput and sensitive assay kit that can detect Collagen IV alpha2 protein expression profile in cells. The kit can be used for measuring the relative amounts of Collagen IV alpha2 in cultured cells as well as screening for the effects that various treatments, inhibitors (ie siRNA or chemicals), or activators have on Collagen IV alpha2.
Qualitative determination of Collagen IV alpha2 concentration is achieved by an indirect ELISA format. In essence, Collagen IV alpha2 is captured by Collagen IV alpha2-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: 1284, UniProt ID: P08572, OMIM: 120090, Unigene: Hs.508716 |
| Gene Symbol: | COL4A2 |
| Sub Type: | None |
| UniProt Protein Function: | COL4A2: Type IV collagen is the major structural component of glomerular basement membranes (GBM), forming a 'chicken-wire' meshwork together with laminins, proteoglycans and entactin/nidogen. Defects in COL4A2 are the cause of porencephaly type 2 (POREN2). POREN2 is a neurologic disorder characterized by a fluid-filled cysts or cavities within the cerebral hemispheres. Affected individuals typically have hemiplegia, seizures, and intellectual disability. Porencephaly type 2, or schizencephalic porencephaly, is usually symmetric and represents a primary defect in the development of the cerebral ventricles. Defects in COL4A2 are a cause of susceptibility to intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH). ICH is a pathological condition characterized by bleeding into one or both cerebral hemispheres including the basal ganglia and the cerebral cortex. It is often associated with hypertension and craniocerebral trauma. Intracerebral bleeding is a common cause of stroke. Belongs to the type IV collagen family. |
| UniProt Protein Details: | Protein type:Secreted; Extracellular matrix; Secreted, signal peptide Chromosomal Location of Human Ortholog: 13q34 Cellular Component: extracellular matrix; intracellular membrane-bound organelle; endoplasmic reticulum lumen; collagen type IV; extracellular region Molecular Function:protein binding; extracellular matrix structural constituent Biological Process: axon guidance; collagen catabolic process; extracellular matrix disassembly; receptor-mediated endocytosis; negative regulation of angiogenesis; extracellular matrix organization and biogenesis; transcription, DNA-dependent; angiogenesis Disease: Porencephaly 2; Hemorrhage, Intracerebral, Susceptibility To |
| NCBI Summary: | This gene encodes one of the six subunits of type IV collagen, the major structural component of basement membranes. The C-terminal portion of the protein, known as canstatin, is an inhibitor of angiogenesis and tumor growth. Like the other members of the type IV collagen gene family, this gene is organized in a head-to-head conformation with another type IV collagen gene so that each gene pair shares a common promoter. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008] |
| UniProt Code: | P08572 |
| NCBI GenInfo Identifier: | 116256354 |
| NCBI Gene ID: | 1284 |
| NCBI Accession: | NP_001837.2 |
| UniProt Secondary Accession: | P08572,Q14052, Q548C3, Q5VZA9, Q66K23, |
| UniProt Related Accession: | P08572 |
| Molecular Weight: | 167,553 Da |
| NCBI Full Name: | collagen alpha-2(IV) chain preproprotein |
| NCBI Synonym Full Names: | collagen, type IV, alpha 2 |
| NCBI Official Symbol: | COL4A2 |
| NCBI Official Synonym Symbols: | ICH; POREN2 |
| NCBI Protein Information: | collagen alpha-2(IV) chain; collagen alpha-2(IV) chain; canstatin |
| UniProt Protein Name: | Collagen alpha-2(IV) chain |
| Protein Family: | Collagen |
| UniProt Gene Name: | COL4A2 |
| UniProt Entry Name: | CO4A2_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-Collagen IV alpha2 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.)
