Description
Mouse GDF11 (Growth Differentiation Factor 11) ELISA Kit
The Mouse GDF11 (Growth Differentiation Factor 11) ELISA Kit is specifically designed for the precise measurement of GDF11 levels in mouse serum, plasma, and cell culture supernatants. This kit offers exceptional sensitivity and specificity, ensuring accurate and consistent results for a variety of research endeavors.GDF11 is a key protein that regulates various cellular processes, including cell growth, differentiation, and development. It plays a critical role in embryonic development, tissue regeneration, and aging, making it a valuable target for studying various biological pathways and potential therapeutic interventions.
With its reliable performance and ease of use, the Mouse GDF11 ELISA Kit is an indispensable tool for researchers exploring the intricate mechanisms of GDF11 and its implications in health and disease. Unlock new insights and discoveries with this advanced assay kit.
| Assay type: | Sandwich |
| Format: | 96T |
| Assay time: | 4.5h |
| Reactivity: | Mouse |
| Detection Method: | Colormetric |
| Detection Range: | 15.63-1000 pg/mL |
| Sensitivity: | 9.38 pg/mL |
| Sample Volume Required Per Well: | 100µL |
| Sample Type: | Serum, plasma and other biological fluids |
| Specificity: | This kit recognizes Mouse GDF11 in samples. No significant cross-reactivity or interference between Mouse GDF11 and analogues was observed. |
This ELISA kit uses Sandwich-ELISA as the method. The micro ELISA plate provided in this kit has been pre-coated with an antibody specific to Mouse GDF11. Standards or samples are added to the appropriate micro ELISA plate wells and combined with the specific antibody. Then a biotinylated detection antibody specific for Mouse GDF11 and Avidin-Horseradish Peroxidase (HRP) conjugate are added to each micro plate well successively and incubated. Free components are washed away. The substrate solution is added to each well. Only those wells that contain Mouse GDF11, biotinylated detection antibody and Avidin-HRP conjugate will appear blue in color. The enzyme-substrate reaction is terminated by adding Stop Solution and the color turns yellow. The optical density (OD) is measured spectrophotometrically at a wavelength of 450 nm ± 2 nm. The OD value is proportional to the concentration of Mouse GDF11. The concentration of Mouse GDF11 in samples can be calculated by comparing the OD of the samples to the standard curve.
| UniProt Protein Function: | GDF11: Secreted signal that acts globally to specify positional identity along the anterior/posterior axis during development. Play critical roles in patterning both mesodermal and neural tissues and in establishing the skeletal pattern. Belongs to the TGF-beta family. |
| UniProt Protein Details: | Protein type:Secreted; Secreted, signal peptide Cellular Component: extracellular space; protein complex; extracellular region Molecular Function:protein binding; growth factor activity; cytokine activity; transforming growth factor beta receptor binding Biological Process: cell maturation; palate development; anterior/posterior pattern formation; regulation of apoptosis; negative regulation of cell proliferation; negative regulation of neuron differentiation; organ morphogenesis; negative regulation of cell differentiation; camera-type eye morphogenesis; spinal cord anterior/posterior patterning; ureteric bud development; regulation of MAPKKK cascade; pancreas development; skeletal development; metanephros development; growth |
| UniProt Code: | Q9Z1W4 |
| NCBI GenInfo Identifier: | 112807180 |
| NCBI Gene ID: | 14561 |
| NCBI Accession: | NP_034402. 1 |
| UniProt Secondary Accession: | Q9Z1W4,Q9QX55, Q9R221, |
| UniProt Related Accession: | Q9Z1W4 |
| Molecular Weight: | 44,947 Da |
| NCBI Full Name: | growth/differentiation factor 11 |
| NCBI Synonym Full Names: | growth differentiation factor 11 |
| NCBI Official Symbol: | Gdf11 |
| NCBI Official Synonym Symbols: | Bmp11; BMP-11 |
| NCBI Protein Information: | growth/differentiation factor 11; GDF-11; bone morphogenetic protein 11 |
| UniProt Protein Name: | Growth/differentiation factor 11 |
| UniProt Synonym Protein Names: | Bone morphogenetic protein 11; BMP-11 |
| Protein Family: | Growth/differentiation factor |
| UniProt Gene Name: | Gdf11 |
| UniProt Entry Name: | GDF11_MOUSE |
As the OD values of the standard curve may vary according to the conditions of the actual assay performance (e. g. operator, pipetting technique, washing technique or temperature effects), the operator should establish a standard curve for each test. Typical standard curve and data is provided below for reference only.
| Concentration (pg/mL) | O.D | Average | Corrected |
| 1000 | 2.439 2.471 | 2.455 | 2.365 |
| 500 | 1.708 1.754 | 1.731 | 1.641 |
| 250 | 0.963 0.931 | 0.947 | 0.857 |
| 125 | 0.47 0.48 | 0.475 | 0.385 |
| 62.5 | 0.291 0.265 | 0.278 | 0.188 |
| 31.25 | 0.202 0.18 | 0.191 | 0.101 |
| 15.63 | 0.136 0.148 | 0.142 | 0.052 |
| 0 | 0.084 0.096 | 0.09 | -- |
Precision
Intra-assay Precision (Precision within an assay): 3 samples with low, mid range and high level Mouse GDF11 were tested 20 times on one plate, respectively.
Inter-assay Precision (Precision between assays): 3 samples with low, mid range and high level Mouse GDF11 were tested on 3 different plates, 20 replicates in each plate.
| Intra-assay Precision | Inter-assay Precision | |||||
| Sample | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| n | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Mean (pg/mL) | 50.01 | 151.89 | 440.92 | 47.18 | 163.74 | 465.32 |
| Standard deviation | 3.38 | 6.33 | 22.09 | 3.19 | 8.04 | 18.52 |
| C V (%) | 6.76 | 4.17 | 5.01 | 6.76 | 4.91 | 3.98 |
Recovery
The recovery of Mouse GDF11 spiked at three different levels in samples throughout the range of the assay was evaluated in various matrices.
| Sample Type | Range (%) | Average Recovery (%) |
| Serum (n=5) | 88-98 | 93 |
| EDTA plasma (n=5) | 93-106 | 99 |
| Cell culture media (n=5) | 86-100 | 93 |
Linearity
Samples were spiked with high concentrations of Mouse GDF11 and diluted with Reference Standard & Sample Diluent to produce samples with values within the range of the assay.
| Serum (n=5) | EDTA plasma (n=5) | Cell culture media (n=5) | ||
| 1:2 | Range (%) | 98-111 | 96-109 | 94-109 |
| Average (%) | 105 | 104 | 101 | |
| 1:4 | Range (%) | 87-102 | 81-92 | 83-95 |
| Average (%) | 93 | 87 | 90 | |
| 1:8 | Range (%) | 87-102 | 82-96 | 88-102 |
| Average (%) | 93 | 89 | 94 | |
| 1:16 | Range (%) | 89-103 | 84-97 | 83-93 |
| Average (%) | 96 | 91 | 88 |
An unopened kit can be stored at 4°C for 1 month. If the kit is not used within 1 month, store the items separately according to the following conditions once the kit is received.
| Item | Specifications | Storage |
| Micro ELISA Plate(Dismountable) | 8 wells ×12 strips | -20°C, 6 months |
| Reference Standard | 2 vials | |
| Concentrated Biotinylated Detection Ab (100×) | 1 vial, 120 µL | |
| Concentrated HRP Conjugate (100×) | 1 vial, 120 µL | -20°C(shading light), 6 months |
| Reference Standard & Sample Diluent | 1 vial, 20 mL | 4°C, 6 months |
| Biotinylated Detection Ab Diluent | 1 vial, 14 mL | |
| HRP Conjugate Diluent | 1 vial, 14 mL | |
| Concentrated Wash Buffer (25×) | 1 vial, 30 mL | |
| Substrate Reagent | 1 vial, 10 mL | 4°C(shading light) |
| Stop Solution | 1 vial, 10 mL | 4°C |
| Plate Sealer | 5 pieces | |
| Product Description | 1 copy | |
| Certificate of Analysis | 1 copy |
- Set standard, test sample and control (zero) wells on the pre-coated plate and record theirpositions. It is recommended to measure each standard and sample in duplicate. Note: addall solutions to the bottom of the plate wells while avoiding contact with the well walls. Ensuresolutions do not foam when adding to the wells.
- Aliquot 100µl of standard solutions into the standard wells.
- Add 100µl of Sample / Standard dilution buffer into the control (zero) well.
- Add 100µl of properly diluted sample (serum, plasma, tissue homogenates and otherbiological fluids) into test sample wells.
- Cover the plate with the sealer provided in the kit and incubate for 90 min at 37°C.
- Aspirate the liquid from each well, do not wash. Immediately add 100µL of BiotinylatedDetection Ab working solution to each well. Cover the plate with a plate seal and gently mix. Incubate for 1 hour at 37°C.
- Aspirate or decant the solution from the plate and add 350µL of wash buffer to each welland incubate for 1-2 minutes at room temperature. Aspirate the solution from each well andclap the plate on absorbent filter paper to dry. Repeat this process 3 times. Note: a microplatewasher can be used in this step and other wash steps.
- Add 100µL of HRP Conjugate working solution to each well. Cover with a plate seal andincubate for 30 min at 37°C.
- Aspirate or decant the solution from each well. Repeat the wash process for five times asconducted in step 7.
- Add 90µL of Substrate Reagent to each well. Cover with a new plate seal and incubate forapproximately 15 min at 37°C. Protect the plate from light. Note: the reaction time can beshortened or extended according to the actual color change, but not by more than 30min.
- Add 50 µL of Stop Solution to each well. Note: Adding the stop solution should be done inthe same order as the substrate solution.
- Determine the optical density (OD value) of each well immediately with a microplate readerset at 450 nm.
