Product Name:	Human Transcription factor E2-alpha (TCF3) ELISA Kit
SKU:	HUEB1634
Size:	96T
Target:	Human Transcription factor E2-alpha (TCF3)
Synonyms:	Class B basic helix-loop-helix protein 21, Immunoglobulin enhancer-binding factor E12/E47, Immunoglobulin transcription factor 1, Kappa-E2-binding factor, Transcription factor 3, Transcription factor ITF-1, bHLHb21, TCF-3, BHLHB21, E2A, ITF1
Assay Type:	Competitive
Detection Method:	ELISA
Reactivity:	Human
Detection Range:	0.312-20ng/mL
Sensitivity:	0.19ng/ml

Intra CV:

6.1%

Inter CV:

8.9%

Linearity:

Sample	1:2	1:4	1:8	1:16
Serum(N=5)	112-124%	101-111%	105-117%	96-108%
EDTA Plasma(N=5)	105-117%	83-93%	104-116%	97-108%
Heparin Plasma(N=5)	100-110%	104-114%	92-102%	92-102%

Recovery:

Sample Type	Average(%)	Recovery Range(%)
Serum	99	93-105
Plasma	101	95-107

Function:

Transcriptional regulator. Involved in the initiation of neuronal differentiation. Heterodimers between TCF3 and tissue-specific basic helix-loop-helix (bHLH) proteins play major roles in determining tissue-specific cell fate during embryogenesis, like muscle or early B-cell differentiation. Dimers bind DNA on E-box motifs: 5'-CANNTG-3'. Binds to the kappa-E2 site in the kappa immunoglobulin gene enhancer. Binds to IEB1 and IEB2, which are short DNA sequences in the insulin gene transcription control region.

Uniprot:	P15923
Sample Type:	Serum, plasma, tissue homogenates, cell culture supernates and other biological fluids
Specificity:	Natural and recombinant human Transcription factor E2-alpha
Sub Unit:	Forms a heterodimer with ASH1 and TWIST2. Isoform E12 interacts with RALGAPA1 and FIGLA. Efficient DNA binding requires dimerization with another bHLH protein. Component of a nuclear TAL-1 complex composed at least of CBFA2T3, LDB1, TAL1 and TCF3. Interacts with NEUROD2, PTF1A and TGFB1I1. Forms a heterodimer with MYOG; heterodimerization enhances MYOG DNA-binding and transcriptional activities (By similarity). Homodimer. Heterodimer. Forms a heterodimer with NEUROD1; the heterodimer is inhibited in presence of ID2, but not NR0B2, to E-box element. Interacts with EP300 and UBE2I. Interacts with BHLHA9 (PubMed:25466284). Forms a heterodimer with ATOH8; repress transcription of TCF3 and TCF3/NEUROG3 dimer-induced transactivation of E box-dependent promoters.
Research Area:	Cancer
Subcellular Location:	Nucleus
Storage:	Please see kit components below for exact storage details
Note:	For research use only

UniProt Protein Function:	E2A: a transcription factor that plays major roles in determining tissue-specific cell fate during embryogenesis, like muscle or early B-cell differentiation. Heterodimers between E2A and tissue-specific basic helix-loop-helix (bHLH) Dimers bind DNA on E-box motifs: 5'- CANNTG-3'. Binds to the kappa-E2 site in the kappa immunoglobulin gene enhancer. Deletions in E2A have been observed in a subset of pre-B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL) cases. Two alternatively spliced human isoforms have been described.
UniProt Protein Details:	Protein type:Transcription factor; DNA-binding; Oncoprotein Chromosomal Location of Human Ortholog: 19p13.3 Cellular Component: cytoplasm; nuclear chromatin; nucleoplasm; nucleus; transcription factor complex Molecular Function:bHLH transcription factor binding; DNA binding; mitogen-activated protein kinase kinase kinase binding; protein binding; protein heterodimerization activity; protein homodimerization activity; transcription coactivator activity; transcription factor activity; transcription factor binding Biological Process: immunoglobulin V(D)J recombination; negative regulation of transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter; positive regulation of muscle cell differentiation; positive regulation of neuron differentiation; positive regulation of transcription factor activity; positive regulation of transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter; positive regulation of transcription, DNA-dependent; transcription, DNA-dependent
NCBI Summary:	This gene encodes a member of the E protein (class I) family of helix-loop-helix transcription factors. E proteins activate transcription by binding to regulatory E-box sequences on target genes as heterodimers or homodimers, and are inhibited by heterodimerization with inhibitor of DNA-binding (class IV) helix-loop-helix proteins. E proteins play a critical role in lymphopoiesis, and the encoded protein is required for B and T lymphocyte development. Deletion of this gene or diminished activity of the encoded protein may play a role in lymphoid malignancies. This gene is also involved in several chromosomal translocations that are associated with lymphoid malignancies including pre-B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (t(1;19), with PBX1), childhood leukemia (t(19;19), with TFPT) and acute leukemia (t(12;19), with ZNF384). Alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding multiple isoforms have been observed for this gene, and a pseudogene of this gene is located on the short arm of chromosome 9. [provided by RefSeq, Sep 2011]
UniProt Code:	P15923
NCBI GenInfo Identifier:	135655
NCBI Gene ID:	6929
NCBI Accession:	P15923.1
UniProt Secondary Accession:	P15923,P15883, Q14208, Q14635, Q14636, Q2TB39, Q2TB40 Q9UPI9,
UniProt Related Accession:	P15923
Molecular Weight:	68,510 Da
NCBI Full Name:	Transcription factor E2-alpha
NCBI Synonym Full Names:	transcription factor 3
NCBI Official Symbol:	TCF3
NCBI Official Synonym Symbols:	E2A; E47; AGM8; ITF1; VDIR; TCF-3; bHLHb21
NCBI Protein Information:	transcription factor E2-alpha
UniProt Protein Name:	Transcription factor E2-alpha
UniProt Synonym Protein Names:	Class B basic helix-loop-helix protein 21; bHLHb21; Immunoglobulin enhancer-binding factor E12/E47; Immunoglobulin transcription factor 1; Kappa-E2-binding factor; Transcription factor 3; TCF-3; Transcription factor ITF-1
Protein Family:	TCF3 fusion partner
UniProt Gene Name:	TCF3
UniProt Entry Name:	TFE2_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.