Description
NKX6.3 Colorimetric Cell-Based ELISA
The NKX6-3 Colorimetric Cell-Based ELISA Kit is a powerful tool for researchers studying the role of NKX6-3 in various biological processes. This kit allows for the accurate and sensitive detection of NKX6-3 levels in cell lysates, making it ideal for investigating the function of this transcription factor in development, differentiation, and disease progression.NKX6-3 is a key regulator of cell fate and differentiation, playing important roles in embryonic development, tissue homeostasis, and disease pathogenesis. By measuring NKX6-3 levels in cell samples, researchers can gain valuable insights into the underlying mechanisms of these processes and identify potential therapeutic targets.
With its high sensitivity and specificity, the NKX6-3 Colorimetric Cell-Based ELISA Kit offers reliable and reproducible results, enabling researchers to confidently analyze NKX6-3 expression in various experimental settings. Whether studying stem cell differentiation, cancer progression, or neurodevelopmental disorders, this kit provides a valuable tool for advancing scientific knowledge and driving innovative discoveries in the field of cell biology.
| Product Name: | NKX6.3 Colorimetric Cell-Based ELISA |
| Product Code: | CBCAB00918 |
| ELISA Type: | Cell-Based |
| Target: | NKX6.3 |
| Reactivity: | Human, Mouse |
| Dynamic Range: | > 5000 Cells |
| Detection Method: | Colorimetric 450 nmStorage/Stability:4°C/6 Months |
| Format: | 96-Well Microplate |
The NKX6.3 Colorimetric Cell-Based ELISA Kit is a convenient, lysate-free, high throughput and sensitive assay kit that can detect NKX6.3 protein expression profile in cells. The kit can be used for measuring the relative amounts of NKX6.3 in cultured cells as well as screening for the effects that various treatments, inhibitors (ie siRNA or chemicals), or activators have on NKX6.3.
Qualitative determination of NKX6.3 concentration is achieved by an indirect ELISA format. In essence, NKX6.3 is captured by NKX6.3-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: 157848, UniProt ID: A6NJ46, OMIM: 610772, Unigene: Hs.647132 |
| Gene Symbol: | NKX6-3 |
| Sub Type: | None |
| UniProt Protein Function: | NKX6-3: Putative transcription factor, which may be involved in patterning of central nervous system and pancreas. 2 isoforms of the human protein are produced by alternative splicing. |
| UniProt Protein Details: | Protein type:DNA-binding Chromosomal Location of Human Ortholog: 8p11.21 |
| NCBI Summary: | The NKX family of homeodomain proteins controls numerous developmental processes. Members of the NKX6 subfamily, including NKX6-3, are involved in development of the central nervous system (CNS), gastrointestinal tract, and pancreas (Alanentalo et al., 2006 [PubMed 16326147]).[supplied by OMIM, Mar 2008] |
| UniProt Code: | A6NJ46 |
| NCBI GenInfo Identifier: | 160417300 |
| NCBI Gene ID: | 157848 |
| NCBI Accession: | A6NJ46.1 |
| UniProt Secondary Accession: | A6NJ46,Q96LR0, |
| UniProt Related Accession: | A6NJ46 |
| Molecular Weight: | 14,322 Da |
| NCBI Full Name: | Homeobox protein Nkx-6.3 |
| NCBI Synonym Full Names: | NK6 homeobox 3 |
| NCBI Official Symbol: | NKX6-3Â Â |
| NCBI Official Synonym Symbols: | NKX6.3Â Â |
| NCBI Protein Information: | homeobox protein Nkx-6.3 |
| UniProt Protein Name: | Homeobox protein Nkx-6.3 |
| Protein Family: | Homeobox protein |
| UniProt Gene Name: | NKX6-3Â Â |
| UniProt Entry Name: | NKX63_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-NKX6.3 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.)
