Description
MITF Colorimetric Cell-Based ELISA Kit
The MITF Colorimetric Cell-Based ELISA Kit offered by AssayGenie is a cutting-edge tool for measuring melanocyte-inducing transcription factor (MITF) levels in cell samples. MITF is a key transcription factor involved in melanocyte development and function, making it a valuable target for research in skin pigmentation, melanoma, and other skin-related conditions.This kit is specifically designed for easy and accurate quantification of MITF levels in cell lysates, providing researchers with reliable and reproducible results.
With its high sensitivity and specificity, the MITF Colorimetric Cell-Based ELISA Kit is ideal for a wide range of cell-based research applications.By accurately measuring MITF levels, researchers can gain valuable insights into melanocyte biology and melanoma progression, potentially leading to new therapeutic strategies for the treatment of skin disorders.Upgrade your research with the innovative MITF Colorimetric Cell-Based ELISA Kit from AssayGenie.
| Product Name: | MITF Colorimetric Cell-Based ELISA Kit |
| Product Code: | CBCAB00127 |
| ELISA Type: | Cell-Based |
| Target: | MITF |
| Reactivity: | Human, Mouse |
| Dynamic Range: | > 5000 Cells |
| Detection Method: | Colorimetric 450 nmStorage/Stability:4°C/6 Months |
| Format: | 96-Well Microplate |
The MITF Colorimetric Cell-Based ELISA Kit is a convenient, lysate-free, high throughput and sensitive assay kit that can detect MITF protein expression profile in cells. The kit can be used for measuring the relative amounts of MITF in cultured cells as well as screening for the effects that various treatments, inhibitors (ie siRNA or chemicals), or activators have on MITF.
Qualitative determination of MITF concentration is achieved by an indirect ELISA format. In essence, MITF is captured by MITF-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: 4286, UniProt ID: O75030, OMIM: 103470/103500/156845/193510, Unigene: Hs.166017/Hs.618266 |
| Gene Symbol: | MITF |
| Sub Type: | None |
| UniProt Protein Function: | MITF: a transcription factor that contains both basic helix-loop-helix and leucine zipper structural features. Plays a critical role in the differentiation of various cell types including neural crest- derived melanocytes, mast cells, osteoclasts and optic cup-derived retinal pigment epithelium. Two isoforms are known: the M-isoform is expressed exclusively in melanocytes, while the A-isoform has a much broader range of expression. Mutations in MITF can lead to Waardenburg syndrome. Ten alternatively spliced isoforms have been described. |
| UniProt Protein Details: | Protein type:Transcription factor; Oncoprotein; DNA-binding Chromosomal Location of Human Ortholog: 3p14.2-p14.1 Cellular Component: protein complex; nucleus Molecular Function:RNA polymerase II transcription factor activity, enhancer binding; protein dimerization activity; protein binding; chromatin binding Biological Process: transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter; regulation of osteoclast differentiation; camera-type eye development; cell fate commitment; regulation of transcription, DNA-dependent; positive regulation of transcription, DNA-dependent; melanocyte differentiation; protein complex assembly; positive regulation of transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter; negative regulation of transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter; osteoclast differentiation; bone remodeling; regulation of cell proliferation Disease: Waardenburg Syndrome, Type 2a; Albinism, Ocular, With Sensorineural Deafness; Melanoma, Cutaneous Malignant, Susceptibility To, 8; Tietz Syndrome |
| NCBI Summary: | This gene encodes a transcription factor that contains both basic helix-loop-helix and leucine zipper structural features. It regulates the differentiation and development of melanocytes retinal pigment epithelium and is also responsible for pigment cell-specific transcription of the melanogenesis enzyme genes. Heterozygous mutations in the this gene cause auditory-pigmentary syndromes, such as Waardenburg syndrome type 2 and Tietz syndrome. Alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been identified. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008] |
| UniProt Code: | O75030 |
| NCBI GenInfo Identifier: | 13124344 |
| NCBI Gene ID: | 4286 |
| NCBI Accession: | O75030.2 |
| UniProt Secondary Accession: | O75030,Q14841, Q9P2V0, Q9P2V1, Q9P2V2, Q9P2Y8, B4DJL2 D3K197, E9PFN0, |
| UniProt Related Accession: | O75030 |
| Molecular Weight: | 526 |
| NCBI Full Name: | Microphthalmia-associated transcription factor |
| NCBI Synonym Full Names: | microphthalmia-associated transcription factor |
| NCBI Official Symbol: | MITF |
| NCBI Official Synonym Symbols: | MI; WS2; CMM8; WS2A; bHLHe32 |
| NCBI Protein Information: | microphthalmia-associated transcription factor; class E basic helix-loop-helix protein 32 |
| UniProt Protein Name: | Microphthalmia-associated transcription factor |
| UniProt Synonym Protein Names: | Class E basic helix-loop-helix protein 32; bHLHe32 |
| Protein Family: | Microphthalmia-associated transcription factor |
| UniProt Gene Name: | MITF |
| UniProt Entry Name: | MITF_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-MITF 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.)
