Description
MSK2 Colorimetric Cell-Based ELISA Kit
The MSK2 Colorimetric Cell-Based ELISA Kit is a powerful tool for researchers looking to study the activation of the MSK2 protein in cell cultures. This kit allows for the accurate and sensitive detection of MSK2 activity, providing valuable insights into its role in various cellular processes.MSK2 is a key signaling molecule involved in regulating gene expression, cell growth, and differentiation. Dysregulation of MSK2 activity has been implicated in various diseases, including cancer, inflammatory disorders, and neurodegenerative conditions.
By using the MSK2 Colorimetric Cell-Based ELISA Kit, researchers can gain a better understanding of MSK2 function and potentially identify new therapeutic targets.With its high sensitivity and specificity, this kit ensures reliable and reproducible results, allowing for precise quantification of MSK2 activity in cell samples. Whether investigating basic cellular mechanisms or developing novel treatments, the MSK2 Colorimetric Cell-Based ELISA Kit is an invaluable tool for advancing scientific research.
| Product Name: | MSK2 Colorimetric Cell-Based ELISA Kit |
| Product Code: | CBCAB00770 |
| ELISA Type: | Cell-Based |
| Target: | MSK2 |
| Reactivity: | Human, Mouse |
| Dynamic Range: | > 5000 Cells |
| Detection Method: | Colorimetric 450 nmStorage/Stability:4°C/6 Months |
| Format: | 96-Well Microplate |
The MSK2 Colorimetric Cell-Based ELISA Kit is a convenient, lysate-free, high throughput and sensitive assay kit that can detect MSK2 protein expression profile in cells. The kit can be used for measuring the relative amounts of MSK2 in cultured cells as well as screening for the effects that various treatments, inhibitors (ie siRNA or chemicals), or activators have on MSK2.
Qualitative determination of MSK2 concentration is achieved by an indirect ELISA format. In essence, MSK2 is captured by MSK2-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: 8986, UniProt ID: O75676, OMIM: 603606, Unigene: Hs.105584 |
| Gene Symbol: | RPS6KA4 |
| Sub Type: | None |
| UniProt Protein Function: | MSK2: an AGC kinase of the RSK family. Has two kinase domains connected by a regulatory linker region. Phosphorylates H3 and HMG-14 in response to growth factors and cellular stress. |
| UniProt Protein Details: | Protein type:Protein kinase, Ser/Thr (non-receptor); Protein kinase, AGC; EC 2.7.11.1; Kinase, protein; AGC group; RSK family; MSK subfamily Chromosomal Location of Human Ortholog: 11q11-q13 Cellular Component: cytoplasm; nucleoplasm; nucleus Molecular Function:ATP binding; histone serine kinase activity (H3-S10 specific); mitogen-activated protein kinase p38 binding; protein binding; protein serine/threonine kinase activity Biological Process: activation of CREB transcription factor; activation of NF-kappaB transcription factor; histone phosphorylation; negative regulation of cytokine production; positive regulation of histone acetylation; positive regulation of histone phosphorylation; positive regulation of transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter; protein amino acid phosphorylation; regulation of transcription, DNA-dependent |
| NCBI Summary: | This gene encodes a member of the RSK (ribosomal S6 kinase) family of serine/threonine kinases. This kinase contains 2 non-identical kinase catalytic domains and phosphorylates various substrates, including CREB1 and ATF1. The encoded protein can also phosphorylate histone H3 to regulate certain inflammatory genes. Several transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, Jan 2016] |
| UniProt Code: | O75676 |
| NCBI GenInfo Identifier: | 37999483 |
| NCBI Gene ID: | 8986 |
| NCBI Accession: | O75676.1 |
| UniProt Secondary Accession: | O75676,O75585, Q53ES8, A8K7Z8, |
| UniProt Related Accession: | O75676 |
| Molecular Weight: | 84,884 Da |
| NCBI Full Name: | Ribosomal protein S6 kinase alpha-4 |
| NCBI Synonym Full Names: | ribosomal protein S6 kinase A4 |
| NCBI Official Symbol: | RPS6KA4 |
| NCBI Official Synonym Symbols: | MSK2; RSK-B; S6K-alpha-4 |
| NCBI Protein Information: | ribosomal protein S6 kinase alpha-4 |
| UniProt Protein Name: | Ribosomal protein S6 kinase alpha-4 |
| UniProt Synonym Protein Names: | 90 kDa ribosomal protein S6 kinase 4; Nuclear mitogen- and stress-activated protein kinase 2; Ribosomal protein kinase B; RSKB |
| Protein Family: | Ribosomal protein S6 kinase |
| UniProt Gene Name: | RPS6KA4 |
| UniProt Entry Name: | KS6A4_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-MSK2 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.)
