Product Name:	Mouse Cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitor 1 (Cdkn1a) ELISA Kit
SKU:	MOEB2396
Size:	96T
Target:	Mouse Cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitor 1 (Cdkn1a)
Synonyms:	CDK-interacting protein 1, Melanoma differentiation-associated protein, p21, Cip1, Waf1
Assay Type:	Sandwich
Detection Method:	ELISA
Reactivity:	Mouse
Detection Range:	0.156-10ng/mL
Sensitivity:	0.067ng/mL

Intra CV:

0.0%

Inter CV:

0.0%

Linearity:

Sample	1:2	1:4	1:8	1:16
Serum(N=5)	91-100%	100-110%	92-102%	88-98%
EDTA Plasma(N=5)	96-105%	81-90%	83-94%	92-104%
Heparin Plasma(N=5)	86-99%	108-118%	109-119%	88-98%

Recovery:

Sample Type	Average(%)	Recovery Range(%)
Serum	80	80-80
Plasma	80	80-80

Function:

May be involved in p53/TP53 mediated inhibition of cellular proliferation in response to DNA damage. Binds to and inhibits cyclin-dependent kinase activity, preventing phosphorylation of critical cyclin-dependent kinase substrates and blocking cell cycle progression. Functions in the nuclear localization and assembly of cyclin D-CDK4 complex and promotes its kinase activity towards RB1. At higher stoichiometric ratios, inhibits the kinase activity of the cyclin D-CDK4 complex (PubMed:25329316). Inhibits DNA synthesis by DNA polymerase delta by competing with POLD3 for PCNA binding.

Uniprot:	P39689
Sample Type:	Serum, plasma, tissue homogenates, cell culture supernates and other biological fluids
Specificity:	Natural and recombinant mouse Cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitor 1
Sub Unit:	Interacts with HDAC1; the interaction is prevented by competitive binding of C10orf90/FATS to HDAC1 facilitating acetylation and protein stabilization of CDKN1A/p21 (PubMed:20154723). Interacts with MKRN1. Interacts with PSMA3. Interacts with PCNA. Component of the ternary complex, cyclin D-CDK4-CDKN1A. Interacts (via its N-terminal domain) with CDK4; the interaction promotes the assembly of the cyclin D-CDK4 complex, its nuclear translocation and promotes the cyclin D-dependent enzyme activity of CDK4. Binding to CDK2 leads to CDK2/cyclin E inactivation at the G1-S phase DNA damage checkpoint, thereby arresting cells at the G1-S transition during DNA repair. Interacts with PIM1 (By similarity). Interacts with STK11 (PubMed:25329316). Interacts with NUAK1.
Research Area:	Cancer
Subcellular Location:	Cytoplasm Nucleus
Storage:	Please see kit components below for exact storage details
Note:	For research use only

UniProt Protein Function:	p21Cip1: a cell-cycle regulatory protein that Interacts with cyclin-CDK2 and -CDK4, inhibiting cell cycle progression at G1. Its expression is tightly controlled by p53, through which this protein mediates the p53-dependent cell cycle arrest at G1 phase.
UniProt Protein Details:	Protein type:Inhibitor; Cell cycle regulation Cellular Component: cyclin-dependent protein kinase holoenzyme complex; cytoplasm; cytosol; nucleus; perinuclear region of cytoplasm Molecular Function:cyclin binding; cyclin-dependent protein kinase activating kinase activity; cyclin-dependent protein kinase inhibitor activity; protein binding; protein complex binding; ubiquitin protein ligase binding Biological Process: cell cycle arrest; cellular response to amino acid starvation; cellular response to extracellular stimulus; DNA damage response, signal transduction by p53 class mediator resulting in cell cycle arrest; DNA damage response, signal transduction by p53 class mediator resulting in induction of apoptosis; DNA damage response, signal transduction by p53 class mediator resulting in transcription of p21 class mediator; G1/S transition of mitotic cell cycle; G2/M transition of mitotic cell cycle; negative regulation of apoptosis; negative regulation of cell growth; negative regulation of cell proliferation; negative regulation of cyclin-dependent protein kinase activity; negative regulation of phosphorylation; positive regulation of B cell proliferation; positive regulation of fibroblast proliferation; positive regulation of programmed cell death; regulation of cell cycle; regulation of cyclin-dependent protein kinase activity; regulation of mitotic cell cycle; regulation of protein import into nucleus, translocation; response to DNA damage stimulus; response to UV
NCBI Summary:	This gene encodes a potent cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitor. The encoded protein binds to and inhibits the activity of cyclin-cyclin-dependent kinase2 or cyclin-dependent kinase4 complexes, and thus functions as a regulator of cell cycle progression at the G1 pahse. The expression of this gene is tightly controlled by the tumor suppressor protein p53, through which this protein mediates the p53-dependent cell cycle G1 phase arrest in response to a variety of stress stimuli. This protein can interact with proliferating cell nuclear antigen, a DNA polymerase accessory factor, and plays a regulatory role in S phase DNA replication and DNA damage repair. This protein was reported to be specifically cleaved by CASP3-like caspases, which thus leads to a dramatic activation of cyclin-dependent kinase2, and may be instrumental in the execution of apoptosis following caspase activation. Mice that lack this gene have the ability to regenerate damaged or missing tissue. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants. [provided by RefSeq, Sep 2015]
UniProt Code:	P39689
NCBI GenInfo Identifier:	1705726
NCBI Gene ID:	12575
NCBI Accession:	P39689.4
UniProt Related Accession:	P39689
Molecular Weight:	17,785 Da
NCBI Full Name:	Cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitor 1
NCBI Synonym Full Names:	cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitor 1A (P21)
NCBI Official Symbol:	Cdkn1a
NCBI Official Synonym Symbols:	P21; CDKI; CIP1; SDI1; Waf1; mda6; CAP20; Cdkn1; p21WAF; p21Cip1
NCBI Protein Information:	cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitor 1
UniProt Protein Name:	Cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitor 1
UniProt Synonym Protein Names:	CDK-interacting protein 1; Melanoma differentiation-associated protein; p21
UniProt Gene Name:	Cdkn1a
UniProt Entry Name:	CDN1A_MOUSE

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.