DGKA Colorimetric Cell-Based ELISA (CBCAB00991)

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DGKA Colorimetric Cell-Based ELISA

The DGKA (Diacylglycerol Kinase Alpha) Colorimetric Cell-Based ELISA Kit is a cutting-edge tool designed for the accurate measurement of DGKA levels in cell lysates and tissue samples. This kit offers exceptional sensitivity and specificity, allowing for precise and reliable results, making it an invaluable asset for a wide range of research applications.DGKA is a key enzyme that regulates lipid metabolism and signaling pathways, playing a crucial role in cellular function and homeostasis. Dysregulation of DGKA has been implicated in various diseases, including cancer, inflammatory disorders, and neurological conditions, making it a promising target for therapeutic interventions.

With the DGKA Colorimetric Cell-Based ELISA Kit, researchers can easily quantify DGKA levels in biological samples, facilitating in-depth studies on the function and regulation of this important enzyme. Its user-friendly format and robust performance make it an essential tool for advancing research in cell biology, biochemistry, and drug discovery.

Product Name:	DGKA Colorimetric Cell-Based ELISA
Product Code:	CBCAB00991
ELISA Type:	Cell-Based
Target:	DGKA
Reactivity:	Human
Dynamic Range:	> 5000 Cells
Detection Method:	Colorimetric 450 nmStorage/Stability:4°C/6 Months
Format:	96-Well Microplate

The DGKA Colorimetric Cell-Based ELISA Kit is a convenient, lysate-free, high throughput and sensitive assay kit that can detect DGKA protein expression profile in cells. The kit can be used for measuring the relative amounts of DGKA in cultured cells as well as screening for the effects that various treatments, inhibitors (ie siRNA or chemicals), or activators have on DGKA.

Qualitative determination of DGKA concentration is achieved by an indirect ELISA format. In essence, DGKA is captured by DGKA-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: 1606, UniProt ID: P23743, OMIM: 125855, Unigene: Hs.524488
Gene Symbol:	DGKA
Sub Type:	None

UniProt Protein Function:	DGKA: Upon cell stimulation converts the second messenger diacylglycerol into phosphatidate, initiating the resynthesis of phosphatidylinositols and attenuating protein kinase C activity. Monomer. Lymphocytes and oligodendroglial cells. Stimulated by calcium and phosphatidylserine. Phosphorylated by protein kinase C. Belongs to the eukaryotic diacylglycerol kinase family. 2 isoforms of the human protein are produced by alternative splicing.
UniProt Protein Details:	Protein type:Lipid Metabolism - glycerophospholipid; EC 2.7.1.107; Motility/polarity/chemotaxis; Lipid Metabolism - glycerolipid; Kinase, lipid Chromosomal Location of Human Ortholog: 12q13.3 Cellular Component: membrane; plasma membrane; cytosol Molecular Function:phospholipid binding; calcium ion binding; diacylglycerol kinase activity; ATP binding; NAD+ kinase activity Biological Process: platelet activation; protein kinase C activation; blood coagulation; phosphorylation
NCBI Summary:	The protein encoded by this gene belongs to the eukaryotic diacylglycerol kinase family. It acts as a modulator that competes with protein kinase C for the second messenger diacylglycerol in intracellular signaling pathways. It also plays an important role in the resynthesis of phosphatidylinositols and phosphorylating diacylglycerol to phosphatidic acid. Alternative splicing occurs at this locus and four transcript variants encoding the same protein have been identified. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]
UniProt Code:	P23743
NCBI GenInfo Identifier:	281185505
NCBI Gene ID:	1606
NCBI Accession:	P23743.3
UniProt Secondary Accession:	P23743,O75481, O75482, O75483, O95217, Q3ZE25, Q8IZ56 Q8N5Q2,
UniProt Related Accession:	P23743
Molecular Weight:	Calculated: 13kDa/28kDa/82kDaObserved: 83kDa
NCBI Full Name:	Diacylglycerol kinase alpha
NCBI Synonym Full Names:	diacylglycerol kinase, alpha 80kDa
NCBI Official Symbol:	DGKA
NCBI Official Synonym Symbols:	DAGK; DAGK1; DGK-alpha
NCBI Protein Information:	diacylglycerol kinase alpha; DAG kinase alpha; diglyceride kinase alpha; 80 kDa diacylglycerol kinase
UniProt Protein Name:	Diacylglycerol kinase alpha
UniProt Synonym Protein Names:	80 kDa diacylglycerol kinase; Diglyceride kinase alpha; DGK-alpha
Protein Family:	Diacylglycerol kinase
UniProt Gene Name:	DGKA
UniProt Entry Name:	DGKA_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-DGKA 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.)