Description
Human Cofilin-1 (CFL1) ELISA Kit
The Human Cofilin-1 (CFL1) ELISA Kit is specifically designed for the precise quantification of cofilin-1 levels in human samples such as serum, plasma, and cell culture supernatants. With exceptional sensitivity and specificity, this kit delivers consistent and accurate results, making it an invaluable tool for various research purposes.Cofilin-1 is a key protein involved in regulating actin dynamics, essential for processes like cell migration, cytokinesis, and synaptic plasticity.
Dysregulation of cofilin-1 has been implicated in various diseases, including cancer, Alzheimer's, and heart diseases, highlighting its significance as a biomarker for disease progression and therapeutic development.With the Human Cofilin-1 ELISA Kit, researchers can gain valuable insights into the role of cofilin-1 in disease pathogenesis and potentially identify novel targets for intervention. Stay ahead in your research with this cutting-edge kit from Assaygenie.
| Product Name: | Human Cofilin-1 (CFL1) ELISA Kit |
| SKU: | HUEB1751 |
| Size: | 96T |
| Target: | Human Cofilin-1 (CFL1) |
| Synonyms: | 18 kDa phosphoprotein, Cofilin, non-muscle isoform, p18, CFL |
| Assay Type: | Sandwich |
| Detection Method: | ELISA |
| Reactivity: | Human |
| Detection Range: | 0.156-10ng/mL |
| Sensitivity: | 0.078ng/mL |
| Intra CV: | 6.5% | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Inter CV: | 10.1% | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Function: | Binds to F-actin and exhibits pH-sensitive F-actin depolymerizing activity. Regulates actin cytoskeleton dynamics. Important for normal progress through mitosis and normal cytokinesis. Plays a role in the regulation of cell morphology and cytoskeletal organization. Required for the up-regulation of atypical chemokine receptor ACKR2 from endosomal compartment to cell membrane, increasing its efficiency in chemokine uptake and degradation (PubMed:11812157, PubMed:15580268, PubMed:21834987, PubMed:23633677). Required for neural tube morphogenesis and neural crest cell migration. |
| Uniprot: | P23528 |
| Sample Type: | Serum, plasma, tissue homogenates, cell culture supernates and other biological fluids |
| Specificity: | Natural and recombinant human Cofilin-1 |
| Sub Unit: | Can bind G- and F-actin in a 1:1 ratio of cofilin to actin. It is a major component of intranuclear and cytoplasmic actin rods. |
| Research Area: | Cancer |
| Subcellular Location: | Nucleus matrix Cytoplasm Cytoskeleton Cell projection Ruffle membrane Peripheral membrane protein Cytoplasmic side Cell projection Lamellipodium membrane Peripheral membrane protein Cytoplasmic side Colocalizes with the actin cytoskeleton in membrane ruffles and lamellipodia. Detected at the cleavage furrow and contractile ring during cytokinesis. Almost completely in nucleus in cells exposed to heat shock or 10% dimethyl sulfoxide. |
| Storage: | Please see kit components below for exact storage details |
| Note: | For research use only |
| 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 Assays) | Storage |
| ELISA Microplate (Dismountable) | 8×12 strips | -20°C |
| Lyophilized Standard | 2 | -20°C |
| Sample Diluent | 20ml | -20°C |
| Assay Diluent A | 10mL | -20°C |
| Assay Diluent B | 10mL | -20°C |
| Detection Reagent A | 120µL | -20°C |
| Detection Reagent B | 120µL | -20°C |
| Wash Buffer | 30mL | 4°C |
| Substrate | 10mL | 4°C |
| Stop Solution | 10mL | 4°C |
| Plate Sealer | 5 | - |
Other materials and equipment required:
- Microplate reader with 450 nm wavelength filter
- Multichannel Pipette, Pipette, microcentrifuge tubes and disposable pipette tips
- Incubator
- Deionized or distilled water
- Absorbent paper
- Buffer resevoir
*Note: The below protocol is a sample protocol. Protocols are specific to each batch/lot. For the correct instructions please follow the protocol included in your kit.
Allow all reagents to reach room temperature (Please do not dissolve the reagents at 37°C directly). All the reagents should be mixed thoroughly by gently swirling before pipetting. Avoid foaming. Keep appropriate numbers of strips for 1 experiment and remove extra strips from microtiter plate. Removed strips should be resealed and stored at -20°C until the kits expiry date. Prepare all reagents, working standards and samples as directed in the previous sections. Please predict the concentration before assaying. If values for these are not within the range of the standard curve, users must determine the optimal sample dilutions for their experiments. We recommend running all samples in duplicate.
| Step | |
| 1. | Add Sample: Add 100µL of Standard, Blank, or Sample per well. The blank well is added with Sample diluent. Solutions are added to the bottom of micro ELISA plate well, avoid inside wall touching and foaming as possible. Mix it gently. Cover the plate with sealer we provided. Incubate for 120 minutes at 37°C. |
| 2. | Remove the liquid from each well, don't wash. Add 100µL of Detection Reagent A working solution to each well. Cover with the Plate sealer. Gently tap the plate to ensure thorough mixing. Incubate for 1 hour at 37°C. Note: if Detection Reagent A appears cloudy warm to room temperature until solution is uniform. |
| 3. | Aspirate each well and wash, repeating the process three times. Wash by filling each well with Wash Buffer (approximately 400µL) (a squirt bottle, multi-channel pipette,manifold dispenser or automated washer are needed). Complete removal of liquid at each step is essential. After the last wash, completely remove remaining Wash Buffer by aspirating or decanting. Invert the plate and pat it against thick clean absorbent paper. |
| 4. | Add 100µL of Detection Reagent B working solution to each well. Cover with the Plate sealer. Incubate for 60 minutes at 37°C. |
| 5. | Repeat the wash process for five times as conducted in step 3. |
| 6. | Add 90µL of Substrate Solution to each well. Cover with a new Plate sealer and incubate for 10-20 minutes at 37°C. Protect the plate from light. The reaction time can be shortened or extended according to the actual color change, but this should not exceed more than 30 minutes. When apparent gradient appears in standard wells, user should terminatethe reaction. |
| 7. | Add 50µL of Stop Solution to each well. If color change does not appear uniform, gently tap the plate to ensure thorough mixing. |
| 8. | Determine the optical density (OD value) of each well at once, using a micro-plate reader set to 450 nm. User should open the micro-plate reader in advance, preheat the instrument, and set the testing parameters. |
| 9. | After experiment, store all reagents according to the specified storage temperature respectively until their expiry. |
When carrying out an ELISA assay it is important to prepare your samples in order to achieve the best possible results. Below we have a list of procedures for the preparation of samples for different sample types.
| Sample Type | Protocol |
| Serum | If using serum separator tubes, allow samples to clot for 30 minutes at room temperature. Centrifuge for 10 minutes at 1,000x g. Collect the serum fraction and assay promptly or aliquot and store the samples at -80°C. Avoid multiple freeze-thaw cycles. If serum separator tubes are not being used, allow samples to clot overnight at 2-8°C. Centrifuge for 10 minutes at 1,000x g. Remove serum and assay promptly or aliquot and store the samples at -80°C. Avoid multiple freeze-thaw cycles. |
| Plasma | Collect plasma using EDTA or heparin as an anticoagulant. Centrifuge samples at 4°C for 15 mins at 1000 × g within 30 mins of collection. Collect the plasma fraction and assay promptly or aliquot and store the samples at -80°C. Avoid multiple freeze-thaw cycles. Note: Over haemolysed samples are not suitable for use with this kit. |
| Urine & Cerebrospinal Fluid | Collect the urine (mid-stream) in a sterile container, centrifuge for 20 mins at 2000-3000 rpm. Remove supernatant and assay immediately. If any precipitation is detected, repeat the centrifugation step. A similar protocol can be used for cerebrospinal fluid. |
| Cell culture supernatant | Collect the cell culture media by pipette, followed by centrifugation at 4°C for 20 mins at 1500 rpm. Collect the clear supernatant and assay immediately. |
| Cell lysates | Solubilize cells in lysis buffer and allow to sit on ice for 30 minutes. Centrifuge tubes at 14,000 x g for 5 minutes to remove insoluble material. Aliquot the supernatant into a new tube and discard the remaining whole cell extract. Quantify total protein concentration using a total protein assay. Assay immediately or aliquot and store at ≤ -20 °C. |
| Tissue homogenates | The preparation of tissue homogenates will vary depending upon tissue type. Rinse tissue with 1X PBS to remove excess blood & homogenize in 20ml of 1X PBS (including protease inhibitors) and store overnight at ≤ -20°C. Two freeze-thaw cycles are required to break the cell membranes. To further disrupt the cell membranes you can sonicate the samples. Centrifuge homogenates for 5 mins at 5000xg. Remove the supernatant and assay immediately or aliquot and store at -20°C or -80°C. |
| Tissue lysates | Rinse tissue with PBS, cut into 1-2 mm pieces, and homogenize with a tissue homogenizer in PBS. Add an equal volume of RIPA buffer containing protease inhibitors and lyse tissues at room temperature for 30 minutes with gentle agitation. Centrifuge to remove debris. Quantify total protein concentration using a total protein assay. Assay immediately or aliquot and store at ≤ -20 °C. |
| Breast Milk | Collect milk samples and centrifuge at 10,000 x g for 60 min at 4°C. Aliquot the supernatant and assay. For long term use, store samples at -80°C. Minimize freeze/thaw cycles. |
