Description
MCM4 (Phospho-Ser54)Colorimetric Cell-Based ELISA Kit
The MCM4 Phospho-Ser54 Colorimetric Cell-Based ELISA Kit is a cutting-edge solution for detecting phosphorylated MCM4 protein levels in cell-based assays. This kit offers high sensitivity and specificity, allowing for precise and reliable measurement of MCM4 phosphorylation at Ser54 in a variety of biological samples.MCM4 is a key protein involved in DNA replication and cell cycle regulation. Phosphorylation of MCM4 at Ser54 has been linked to cell division, DNA damage response, and cancer progression, making it a crucial target for research in oncology and molecular biology.
With this advanced ELISA kit, researchers can accurately investigate the role of MCM4 phosphorylation in cellular processes and disease pathways, providing valuable insights for therapeutic development and personalized medicine. Trust in the MCM4 Phospho-Ser54 Colorimetric Cell-Based ELISA Kit for reliable and reproducible results in your next research project.
| Product Name: | MCM4 (Phospho-Ser54)Colorimetric Cell-Based ELISA Kit |
| Product Code: | CBCAB01417 |
| ELISA Type: | Cell-Based |
| Target: | MCM4 (Phospho-Ser54) |
| Reactivity: | Human, Mouse, Rat |
| Dynamic Range: | > 5000 Cells |
| Detection Method: | Colorimetric 450 nm |
| Format: | 2 x 96-Well Microplates |
The MCM4 (Phospho-Ser54) Colorimetric Cell-Based ELISA Kit is a convenient, lysate-free, high throughput and sensitive assay kit that can detect MCM4 protein phosphorylation and expression profile in cells. The kit can be used for measuring the relative amounts of phosphorylated MCM4 in cultured cells as well as screening for the effects that various treatments, inhibitors (ie. siRNA or chemicals), or activators have on MCM4 phosphorylation.
Qualitative determination of MCM4 (Phospho-Ser54) concentration is achieved by an indirect ELISA format. In essence, MCM4 (Phospho-Ser54) is captured by MCM4 (Phospho-Ser54)-specific primary (1ø) antibodies while the HRP-conjugated secondary (2ø) antibodies bind the Fc region of the 1ø antibody. Through this binding, the HRP enzyme conjugated to the 2ø 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: 4173, UniProt ID: P33991, OMIM: 602638, Unigene: Hs.460184 |
| Gene Symbol: | MCM4 |
| Sub Type: | Phospho |
| UniProt Protein Function: | MCM4: a mini-chromosome maintenance protein, essential for the initiation of eukaryotic genome replication. The MCM hexameric protein complex is a key component of the pre-replication complex. The complex consisting of this protein and MCM2, 6 and 7 possesses DNA helicase activity. Phosphorylation by CDC2 reduces the DNA helicase activity and chromatin binding of the complex. |
| UniProt Protein Details: | Protein type:EC 3.6.4.12; DNA replication Chromosomal Location of Human Ortholog: 8q11.2 Cellular Component: MCM complex; membrane; nuclear chromosome, telomeric region; nucleoplasm Molecular Function:ATP-dependent DNA helicase activity; protein binding Biological Process: DNA replication; G1/S transition of mitotic cell cycle Disease: Natural Killer Cell And Glucocorticoid Deficiency With Dna Repair Defect |
| NCBI Summary: | The protein encoded by this gene is one of the highly conserved mini-chromosome maintenance proteins (MCM) that are essential for the initiation of eukaryotic genome replication. The hexameric protein complex formed by MCM proteins is a key component of the pre-replication complex (pre_RC) and may be involved in the formation of replication forks and in the recruitment of other DNA replication related proteins. The MCM complex consisting of this protein and MCM2, 6 and 7 proteins possesses DNA helicase activity, and may act as a DNA unwinding enzyme. The phosphorylation of this protein by CDC2 kinase reduces the DNA helicase activity and chromatin binding of the MCM complex. This gene is mapped to a region on the chromosome 8 head-to-head next to the PRKDC/DNA-PK, a DNA-activated protein kinase involved in the repair of DNA double-strand breaks. Alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding the same protein have been reported. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008] |
| UniProt Code: | P33991 |
| NCBI GenInfo Identifier: | 68571766 |
| NCBI Gene ID: | 4173 |
| NCBI Accession: | P33991.5 |
| UniProt Secondary Accession: | P33991,Q8NEH1, Q99658, |
| UniProt Related Accession: | P33991 |
| Molecular Weight: | 96,558 Da |
| NCBI Full Name: | DNA replication licensing factor MCM4 |
| NCBI Synonym Full Names: | minichromosome maintenance complex component 4 |
| NCBI Official Symbol: | MCM4 |
| NCBI Official Synonym Symbols: | NKCD; CDC21; CDC54; NKGCD; hCdc21; P1-CDC21 |
| NCBI Protein Information: | DNA replication licensing factor MCM4 |
| UniProt Protein Name: | DNA replication licensing factor MCM4 |
| UniProt Synonym Protein Names: | CDC21 homolog; P1-CDC21 |
| Protein Family: | DNA replication licensing factor |
| UniProt Gene Name: | MCM4 |
| UniProt Entry Name: | MCM4_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-MCM4 (Phospho-Ser54) Antibody, Anti-MCM4 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.)
