Product Name:	Human Ras-related protein Rab-8A (RAB8A) ELISA Kit
SKU:	HUEB1542
Size:	96T
Target:	Human Ras-related protein Rab-8A (RAB8A)
Synonyms:	Oncogene c-mel, MEL, RAB8
Assay Type:	Sandwich
Detection Method:	ELISA
Reactivity:	Human
Detection Range:	0.156-10ng/mL
Sensitivity:	0.056ng/ml

Intra CV:

5.8%

Inter CV:

9.3%

Linearity:

Sample	1:2	1:4	1:8	1:16
Serum(N=5)	95-106%	97-107%	86-95%	100-110%
EDTA Plasma(N=5)	104-114%	103-113%	93-103%	105-116%
Heparin Plasma(N=5)	105-115%	105-117%	101-113%	81-91%

Recovery:

Sample Type	Average(%)	Recovery Range(%)
Serum	100	94-106
Plasma	102	96-108

Function:

The small GTPases Rab are key regulators of intracellular membrane trafficking, from the formation of transport vesicles to their fusion with membranes. Rabs cycle between an inactive GDP-bound form and an active GTP-bound form that is able to recruit to membranes different sets of downstream effectors directly responsible for vesicle formation, movement, tethering and fusion. That Rab is involved in polarized vesicular trafficking and neurotransmitter release. Together with RAB11A, RAB3IP, the exocyst complex, PARD3, PRKCI, ANXA2, CDC42 and DNMBP promotes transcytosis of PODXL to the apical membrane initiation sites (AMIS), apical surface formation and lumenogenesis. Together with MYO5B and RAB11A participates in epithelial cell polarization. Plays an important role in ciliogenesis. Together with MICALL2, may also regulate adherens junction assembly. May play a role in insulin-induced transport to the plasma membrane of the glucose transporter GLUT4 and therefore play a role in glucose homeostasis.

Uniprot:	P61006
Sample Type:	Serum, plasma, tissue homogenates, cell culture supernates and other biological fluids
Specificity:	Natural and recombinant human Ras-related protein Rab-8A
Sub Unit:	Interacts (GTP-bound form) with MICALL1; regulates RAB8A association with recycling endosomes. Interacts with MICALL2; competes with RAB13 and is involved in E-cadherin endocytic recycling. Interacts (GTP-bound form) with MICAL1, MICALCL, MICAL3, EHBP1 and EHBP1L1; at least in case of MICAL1, MICALCL, MICAL3 and EHBP1L1 two molecules of RAB8A can bind to one molecule of the effector protein; ternary complexes of RAB8A, RAB13 and either MICAL1 or EHBP1L1 are possible. Interacts with EHD1. Interacts with MAP4K2 and SYTL4. Interacts with SGSM1 and SGSM3. Interacts with RABIF, RIMS2, RPH3A and RPH3A. Interacts with OPTN. Interacts with RAB3IP. Interacts with MYO5B. Interacts with PIFO. Interacts with BIRC6/bruce. Interacts with OCRL. Interacts with AHI1.
Subcellular Location:	Cell membrane Lipid-anchor Cytoplasmic side Golgi apparatus Recycling endosome membrane Cell projection Cilium Cytoplasmic vesicle Phagosome Cytoplasmic vesicle Phagosome membrane Lipid-anchor Cytoplasmic side Cytoplasm Cytoskeleton Microtubule organizing center Centrosome Centriole Cytoplasm Cytoskeleton Cilium basal body Colocalizes with OPTN at the Golgi complex and in vesicular structures close to the plasma membrane (PubMed:15837803). In the GDP-bound form, present in the perinuclear region (PubMed:12221131). Shows a polarized distribution to distal regions of cell protrusions in the GTP-bound form (PubMed:12221131). Colocalizes with PARD3, PRKCI, EXOC5, OCLN, PODXL and RAB11A in apical membrane initiation sites (AMIS) during the generation of apical surface and lumenogenesis (PubMed:20890297). Localizes to tubular recycling endosome (PubMed:19864458). Recruited to phagosomes containing S.aureus or M.tuberculosis (PubMed:21255211).
Storage:	Please see kit components below for exact storage details
Note:	For research use only

UniProt Protein Function:	RAB8A: May be involved in vesicular trafficking and neurotransmitter release. Together with RAB11A, RAB3IP, the exocyst complex, PARD3, PRKCI, ANXA2, CDC42 and DNMBP promotes transcytosis of PODXL to the apical membrane initiation sites (AMIS), apical surface formation and lumenogenesis. Together with MYO5B and RAB11A participates in epithelial cell polarization. Interacts with MAP4K2 and SYTL4. Interacts with SGSM1 and SGSM3. Interacts with OPTN. Interacts with RAB3IP. Interacts with MYO5B. Interacts with PIFO/C1orf88. Interacts with BIRC6/bruce. Interacts with OCRL. Belongs to the small GTPase superfamily. Rab family.
UniProt Protein Details:	Protein type:G protein; Motility/polarity/chemotaxis; G protein, monomeric, Rab; G protein, monomeric; Oncoprotein Chromosomal Location of Human Ortholog: 19p13.1 Cellular Component: centrosome; cytoplasmic vesicle membrane; secretory granule membrane; recycling endosome membrane; nonmotile primary cilium; dendrite; postsynaptic density; phagocytic vesicle; cytosol; cilium; nucleoplasm; Golgi membrane; synaptic vesicle; trans-Golgi network transport vesicle; phagocytic vesicle membrane; cell soma; plasma membrane; nucleolus; nucleus Molecular Function:GTPase activity; protein binding; GDP binding; GTP binding; myosin V binding; protein kinase binding; Rab GTPase binding Biological Process: regulation of long-term neuronal synaptic plasticity; metabolic process; organelle organization and biogenesis; protein secretion; regulation of protein transport; regulation of exocytosis; intracellular protein transport; synaptic vesicle exocytosis; axonogenesis; Golgi vesicle fusion to target membrane; cellular response to insulin stimulus; cilium biogenesis; mitotic cell cycle; Rab protein signal transduction; G2/M transition of mitotic cell cycle; vesicle docking during exocytosis
NCBI Summary:	The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the RAS superfamily which are small GTP/GDP-binding proteins with an average size of 200 amino acids. The RAS-related proteins of the RAB/YPT family may play a role in the transport of proteins from the endoplasmic reticulum to the Golgi and the plasma membrane. This protein shares 97%, 96%, and 51% similarity with the dog RAB8, mouse MEL, and mouse YPT1 proteins, respectively and contains the 4 GTP/GDP-binding sites that are present in all the RAS proteins. The putative effector-binding site of this protein is similar to that of the RAB/YPT proteins. However, this protein contains a C-terminal CAAX motif that is characteristic of many RAS superfamily members but which is not found in YPT1 and the majority of RAB proteins. Although this gene was isolated as a transforming gene from a melanoma cell line, no linkage between MEL and malignant melanoma has been demonstrable. This oncogene is located 800 kb distal to MY09B on chromosome 19p13.1. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]
UniProt Code:	P61006
NCBI GenInfo Identifier:	46810392
NCBI Gene ID:	4218
NCBI Accession:	P61006.1
UniProt Secondary Accession:	P61006,P24407, Q6FHV5, B4DEK7,
UniProt Related Accession:	P61006
Molecular Weight:	207
NCBI Full Name:	Ras-related protein Rab-8A
NCBI Synonym Full Names:	RAB8A, member RAS oncogene family
NCBI Official Symbol:	RAB8A
NCBI Official Synonym Symbols:	MEL; RAB8
NCBI Protein Information:	ras-related protein Rab-8A; oncogene c-mel; ras-associated protein RAB8; mel transforming oncogene (RAB8 homolog); mel transforming oncogene (derived from cell line NK14); mel transforming oncogene (derived from cell line NK14)- RAB8 homolog
UniProt Protein Name:	Ras-related protein Rab-8A
UniProt Synonym Protein Names:	Oncogene c-mel
UniProt Gene Name:	RAB8A
UniProt Entry Name:	RAB8A_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.