Description
GSK3alpha Colorimetric Cell-Based ELISA Kit
The GSK3alpha Colorimetric Cell-Based ELISA Kit is a cutting-edge tool for researchers looking to study the important kinase enzyme GSK3alpha in cell cultures. This kit allows for the quantitative measurement of GSK3alpha activity in cell lysates, providing valuable insights into cell signaling pathways and molecular mechanisms.GSK3alpha is a key regulator of numerous cellular processes, including cell proliferation, differentiation, and apoptosis. Dysregulation of GSK3alpha has been implicated in various diseases, such as cancer, Alzheimer's disease, and diabetes, highlighting the importance of studying this enzyme in research settings.
The GSK3alpha Colorimetric Cell-Based ELISA Kit offers high sensitivity and specificity, ensuring accurate and reliable results. With its easy-to-use protocol and quick assay time, this kit is a valuable tool for researchers investigating GSK3alpha function and its role in disease pathology.
| Product Name: | GSK3alpha Colorimetric Cell-Based ELISA Kit |
| Product Code: | CBCAB00682 |
| ELISA Type: | Cell-Based |
| Target: | GSK3alpha |
| Reactivity: | Human, Mouse, Rat |
| Dynamic Range: | > 5000 Cells |
| Detection Method: | Colorimetric 450 nmStorage/Stability:4°C/6 Months |
| Format: | 96-Well Microplate |
The GSK3alpha Colorimetric Cell-Based ELISA Kit is a convenient, lysate-free, high throughput and sensitive assay kit that can detect GSK3alpha protein expression profile in cells. The kit can be used for measuring the relative amounts of GSK3alpha in cultured cells as well as screening for the effects that various treatments, inhibitors (ie siRNA or chemicals), or activators have on GSK3alpha.
Qualitative determination of GSK3alpha concentration is achieved by an indirect ELISA format. In essence, GSK3alpha is captured by GSK3alpha-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: 2931, UniProt ID: P49840, OMIM: 606784, Unigene: Hs.466828 |
| Gene Symbol: | GSK3A |
| Sub Type: | None |
| UniProt Protein Function: | GSK3A: a proline-directed protein kinase of the GSK family. Implicated in the control of several regulatory proteins including glycogen synthase, Myb, and c-Jun. GSK3 and GSK3 have similar functions. GSK3 phophorylates tau, the principal component of neurofibrillary tangles in Alzheimer disease and is required for maximal production of amyloid plaque peptides by secretase. A GSK3 promoter SNP effects progression of bipolar disorder. The GSK3 inhibitor, lithium, is used to treat bipolar disorder and is seen to block plaque formation. GSK3 generally opposes the action of insulin, and GSK3 hyperactivity is thought to contribute to insulin resistant (type II) diabetes. GSK3 also negatively regulates cardiac hypertrophy. A tumor suppressor role is indicated by the oncogenic potential of stabilized -catenin mutants that lack GSK3 phosphorylation sites. Inhibitor: AR-A014418 |
| UniProt Protein Details: | Protein type:EC 2.7.11.26; EC 2.7.11.1; Protein kinase, CMGC; Kinase, protein; Protein kinase, Ser/Thr (non-receptor); CMGC group; GSK family; GSK subfamily Chromosomal Location of Human Ortholog: 19q13.2 Cellular Component: beta-catenin destruction complex; cytosol Molecular Function:protein binding; protein serine/threonine kinase activity; tau-protein kinase activity Biological Process: cellular response to insulin stimulus; insulin receptor signaling pathway; negative regulation of glucose import; negative regulation of glycogen biosynthetic process; negative regulation of insulin receptor signaling pathway; negative regulation of TOR signaling pathway; positive regulation of cAMP biosynthetic process; positive regulation of heart contraction; proteasomal ubiquitin-dependent protein catabolic process; protein amino acid phosphorylation; regulation of systemic arterial blood pressure |
| NCBI Summary: | This gene encodes a multifunctional Ser/Thr protein kinase that is implicated in the control of several regulatory proteins including glycogen synthase, and transcription factors, such as JUN. It also plays a role in the WNT and PI3K signaling pathways, as well as regulates the production of beta-amyloid peptides associated with Alzheimer's disease. [provided by RefSeq, Oct 2011] |
| UniProt Code: | P49840 |
| NCBI GenInfo Identifier: | 12644292 |
| NCBI Gene ID: | 2931 |
| NCBI Accession: | P49840.2 |
| UniProt Secondary Accession: | P49840,O14959, |
| UniProt Related Accession: | P49840 |
| Molecular Weight: | 50,981 Da |
| NCBI Full Name: | Glycogen synthase kinase-3 alpha |
| NCBI Synonym Full Names: | glycogen synthase kinase 3 alpha |
| NCBI Official Symbol: | GSK3A |
| NCBI Protein Information: | glycogen synthase kinase-3 alpha |
| UniProt Protein Name: | Glycogen synthase kinase-3 alpha |
| UniProt Synonym Protein Names: | Serine/threonine-protein kinase GSK3A (EC:2.7.11.1) |
| Protein Family: | Glycogen synthase kinase |
| UniProt Gene Name: | GSK3A |
| UniProt Entry Name: | GSK3A_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-GSK3alpha 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.)
