Description
Mouse Proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (Pcsk9) ELISA Kit
The Mouse Proprotein Convertase Subtilisin/Kexin Type 9 (PCSK9) ELISA Kit is a powerful tool for the precise measurement of PCSK9 levels in mouse serum, plasma, and cell culture supernatants. With excellent sensitivity and specificity, this kit delivers consistent and accurate results, making it an indispensable resource for various research applications.PCSK9 is a key enzyme involved in regulating cholesterol levels by modulating the degradation of low-density lipoprotein receptor (LDLR). Dysregulation of PCSK9 has been linked to a variety of cardiovascular diseases, making it a valuable target for drug development and therapeutic interventions.
By utilizing the Mouse PCSK9 ELISA Kit, researchers can explore the role of PCSK9 in cholesterol metabolism and cardiovascular health, leading to a better understanding of disease mechanisms and potential treatment strategies. This kit offers a reliable and efficient solution for studying PCSK9 biology and advancing research in cardiovascular disorders.
| Product Name: | Mouse Proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (Pcsk9) ELISA Kit |
| Product Code: | MOEB0269 |
| Alias: | Proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9, Neural apoptosis-regulated convertase 1, NARC-1, Proprotein convertase 9, PC9, Subtilisin/kexin-like protease PC9, Pcsk9, Narc1, 3.4.21.- |
| Uniprot: | Q80W65 |
| Reactivity: | Mouse |
| Range: | 15.6-1000 pg/ml |
| Detection Method: | Sandwich |
| Size: | 96 Assay |
| Storage: | Please see kit components below for exact storage details |
| Note: | For research use only |
| UniProt Protein Function: | PCSK9: Crucial player in the regulation of plasma cholesterol homeostasis. Binds to low-density lipid receptor family members: low density lipoprotein receptor (LDLR), very low density lipoprotein receptor (VLDLR), apolipoprotein E receptor (LRP1/APOER) and apolipoprotein receptor 2 (LRP8/APOER2), and promotes their degradation in intracellular acidic compartments. Acts via a non-proteolytic mechanism to enhance the degradation of the hepatic LDLR through a clathrin LDLRAP1/ARH-mediated pathway. May prevent the recycling of LDLR from endosomes to the cell surface or direct it to lysosomes for degradation. Can induce ubiquitination of LDLR leading to its subsequent degradation. Inhibits intracellular degradation of APOB via the autophagosome/lysosome pathway in a LDLR-independent manner. Involved in the disposal of non-acetylated intermediates of BACE1 in the early secretory pathway. Inhibits epithelial Na(+) channel (ENaC)-mediated Na(+) absorption by reducing ENaC surface expression primarily by increasing its proteasomal degradation. Regulates neuronal apoptosis via modulation of LRP8/APOER2 levels and related anti-apoptotic signaling pathways. Defects in PCSK9 are the cause of hypercholesterolemia autosomal dominant type 3 (HCHOLA3). A familial condition characterized by elevated circulating cholesterol contained in either low-density lipoproteins alone or also in very-low-density lipoproteins. Belongs to the peptidase S8 family. 2 isoforms of the human protein are produced by alternative splicing. |
| UniProt Protein Details: | Protein type:Cell development/differentiation; EC 3.4.21.-; Protease; Secreted; Secreted, signal peptide Cellular Component: Golgi apparatus; extracellular space; cell surface; rough endoplasmic reticulum; endoplasmic reticulum; lysosome; early endosome; extracellular region; ER to Golgi transport vesicle; perinuclear region of cytoplasm; cytoplasm; late endosome; plasma membrane; endosome Molecular Function:peptidase activity; sodium channel inhibitor activity; very-low-density lipoprotein binding; protein self-association; hydrolase activity; low-density lipoprotein receptor binding; serine-type peptidase activity; serine-type endopeptidase activity; low-density lipoprotein binding; apolipoprotein binding; apolipoprotein receptor binding Biological Process: steroid metabolic process; cholesterol metabolic process; lysosomal transport; apoptosis; positive regulation of receptor internalization; lipoprotein metabolic process; regulation of low-density lipoprotein receptor catabolic process; cellular response to starvation; proteolysis; neuron differentiation; protein autoprocessing; cholesterol homeostasis; triacylglycerol metabolic process; cellular response to insulin stimulus; phospholipid metabolic process; positive regulation of neuron apoptosis; regulation of neuron apoptosis; negative regulation of receptor recycling; low-density lipoprotein receptor catabolic process; protein processing; regulation of receptor activity; lipid metabolic process; low-density lipoprotein receptor metabolic process |
| UniProt Code: | Q80W65 |
| NCBI GenInfo Identifier: | 38257924 |
| NCBI Gene ID: | 100102 |
| NCBI Accession: | Q80W65.2 |
| UniProt Secondary Accession: | Q80W65,Q3UEH7, Q8BXW9, Q8CFT6, B1AZI4, |
| UniProt Related Accession: | Q80W65 |
| Molecular Weight: | 74,823 Da |
| NCBI Full Name: | Proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 |
| NCBI Synonym Full Names: | proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 |
| NCBI Official Symbol: | Pcsk9Â Â |
| NCBI Official Synonym Symbols: | FH3; PC9; Narc1; HCHOLA3; AI415265; AI747682Â Â |
| NCBI Protein Information: | proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9; NARC-1; proprotein convertase 9; proprotein convertase PC9; subtilisin/kexin-like protease PC9; neural apoptosis regulated convertase 1; neural apoptosis-regulated convertase 1 |
| UniProt Protein Name: | Proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 |
| UniProt Synonym Protein Names: | Neural apoptosis-regulated convertase 1; NARC-1; Proprotein convertase 9; PC9; Subtilisin/kexin-like protease PC9 |
| Protein Family: | Proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin |
| UniProt Gene Name: | Pcsk9Â Â |
| UniProt Entry Name: | PCSK9_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. |
