Description
GLUT3 Colorimetric Cell-Based ELISA Kit
The GLUT3 Colorimetric Cell-Based ELISA Kit from AssayGenie is specifically designed for the accurate detection of GLUT3 levels in cell samples. This kit offers high sensitivity and specificity, allowing for reliable and reproducible results in a variety of research applications.GLUT3 plays a vital role in glucose transport across cell membranes and is critical for cellular energy metabolism. Dysregulation of GLUT3 expression is associated with various metabolic disorders, including diabetes and cancer. By accurately measuring GLUT3 levels, researchers can gain valuable insights into the mechanisms underlying these diseases and potentially identify new therapeutic targets.
Whether studying cell signaling pathways, metabolic disorders, or drug development, the GLUT3 Colorimetric Cell-Based ELISA Kit provides researchers with a powerful tool for investigating the role of GLUT3 in cellular function. Trust AssayGenie for high-quality kits that deliver accurate and dependable results for your research needs.
| Product Name: | GLUT3 Colorimetric Cell-Based ELISA Kit |
| Product Code: | CBCAB00677 |
| ELISA Type: | Cell-Based |
| Target: | GLUT3 |
| Reactivity: | Human |
| Dynamic Range: | > 5000 Cells |
| Detection Method: | Colorimetric 450 nmStorage/Stability:4°C/6 Months |
| Format: | 96-Well Microplate |
The GLUT3 Colorimetric Cell-Based ELISA Kit is a convenient, lysate-free, high throughput and sensitive assay kit that can detect GLUT3 protein expression profile in cells. The kit can be used for measuring the relative amounts of GLUT3 in cultured cells as well as screening for the effects that various treatments, inhibitors (ie siRNA or chemicals), or activators have on GLUT3.
Qualitative determination of GLUT3 concentration is achieved by an indirect ELISA format. In essence, GLUT3 is captured by GLUT3-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: 6515, UniProt ID: P11169, OMIM: 138170, Unigene: Hs.419240 |
| Gene Symbol: | SLC2A3 |
| Sub Type: | None |
| UniProt Protein Function: | GLUT3: an integral membrane facilitative glucose transporter. One of 13 members of the human equilibrative glucose transport protein family. It???s surface expression is induced by insulin. It is restricted in humans to brain, testis (in the spermatozoa), and skeletal muscle, mostly in triads of slow-twitch fibres. Detected only in the brain of mouse and rat. IHC demonstrates its present in neurons, mainly at the plasma membrane, and to a lesser extent on intracellular vesicles distinct from synaptic vesicles. Present in the a-granules of human platelets, where it is translocated to the cell surface in response to thrombin stimulation. Its surface expression is increased by insulin or insulin growth-factor in cultured L6 muscle cells. |
| UniProt Protein Details: | Protein type:Transporter, SLC family; Membrane protein, multi-pass; Transporter; Membrane protein, integral Chromosomal Location of Human Ortholog: 12p13.3 Cellular Component: integral to membrane; integral to plasma membrane; plasma membrane Molecular Function:D-glucose transmembrane transporter activity; dehydroascorbic acid transporter activity; glucose binding; glucose transmembrane transporter activity Biological Process: glucose transport; L-ascorbic acid metabolic process |
| UniProt Code: | P11169 |
| NCBI GenInfo Identifier: | 121760 |
| NCBI Gene ID: | 6515 |
| NCBI Accession: | P11169.1 |
| UniProt Secondary Accession: | P11169,Q6I9U2, Q9UG15, B2R606, D3DUU6, |
| UniProt Related Accession: | P11169 |
| Molecular Weight: | 53924 Da |
| NCBI Full Name: | Solute carrier family 2, facilitated glucose transporter member 3 |
| NCBI Synonym Full Names: | solute carrier family 2 member 3 |
| NCBI Official Symbol: | SLC2A3 |
| NCBI Official Synonym Symbols: | GLUT3 |
| NCBI Protein Information: | solute carrier family 2, facilitated glucose transporter member 3 |
| UniProt Protein Name: | Solute carrier family 2, facilitated glucose transporter member 3 |
| UniProt Synonym Protein Names: | Glucose transporter type 3, brain; GLUT-3 |
| Protein Family: | Solute carrier family |
| UniProt Gene Name: | SLC2A3 |
| UniProt Entry Name: | GTR3_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-GLUT3 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.)
