Description
PKC epsilon (Phospho-Ser729)Colorimetric Cell-Based ELISA Kit
The PKC epsilon (Phospho-Ser729) Colorimetric Cell-Based ELISA Kit is a reliable and accurate assay for the detection and quantification of PKC epsilon phosphorylated at serine 729 in cell lysates. This kit offers high sensitivity and specificity, allowing for precise measurements of this important signaling protein.PKC epsilon is a member of the protein kinase C (PKC) family and plays a crucial role in various cellular processes, including cell proliferation, differentiation, and apoptosis. Phosphorylation of PKC epsilon at serine 729 is known to regulate its activity and function, making it a valuable target for study in cancer research, cardiovascular diseases, and neurological disorders.
With this Colorimetric Cell-Based ELISA Kit, researchers can accurately measure phosphorylated PKC epsilon levels in cell lysates, providing valuable insights into its role in signaling pathways and disease progression. This kit is easy to use and offers reliable and reproducible results, making it an essential tool for studying PKC epsilon phosphorylation in both basic research and drug development.
| Product Name: | PKC epsilon (Phospho-Ser729)Colorimetric Cell-Based ELISA Kit |
| Product Code: | CBCAB01376 |
| ELISA Type: | Cell-Based |
| Target: | PKC epsilon (Phospho-Ser729) |
| Reactivity: | Human, Mouse, Rat |
| Dynamic Range: | > 5000 Cells |
| Detection Method: | Colorimetric 450 nm |
| Format: | 2 x 96-Well Microplates |
The PKC epsilon (Phospho-Ser729) Colorimetric Cell-Based ELISA Kit is a convenient, lysate-free, high throughput and sensitive assay kit that can detect PKC epsilon protein phosphorylation and expression profile in cells. The kit can be used for measuring the relative amounts of phosphorylated PKC epsilon in cultured cells as well as screening for the effects that various treatments, inhibitors (ie. siRNA or chemicals), or activators have on PKC epsilon phosphorylation.
Qualitative determination of PKC epsilon (Phospho-Ser729) concentration is achieved by an indirect ELISA format. In essence, PKC epsilon (Phospho-Ser729) is captured by PKC epsilon (Phospho-Ser729)-specific primary (1ø) antibodies while the HRP-conjugated secondary (2ø) antibodies bind the Fc region of the 1ø antibody. Through this binding, the HRP enzyme conjugated to the 2ø 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: 5581, UniProt ID: Q02156, OMIM: 176975, Unigene: Hs.580351 |
| Gene Symbol: | PRKCE |
| Sub Type: | Phospho |
| UniProt Protein Function: | PKCE: an AGC kinase of the PKC family. Calcium-independent, phospholipid-dependent. Activated by inflammatory mediators and involved in nociceptive functions. PKC-epsilon null mice display decreased hypoxic pulmonary vasoconstriction. |
| UniProt Protein Details: | Protein type:Kinase, protein; Protein kinase, AGC; EC 2.7.11.13; Protein kinase, Ser/Thr (non-receptor); AGC group; PKC family; Eta subfamily Chromosomal Location of Human Ortholog: 2p21 Cellular Component: cytoplasm; cytosol; endoplasmic reticulum; Golgi apparatus; perinuclear region of cytoplasm; plasma membrane Molecular Function:actin monomer binding; enzyme activator activity; enzyme binding; protein binding; protein kinase C activity; protein serine/threonine kinase activity; signal transducer activity Biological Process: apoptosis; lipopolysaccharide-mediated signaling pathway; peptidyl-serine phosphorylation; phospholipase C activation; platelet activation; positive regulation of actin filament polymerization; positive regulation of cytokinesis; protein amino acid phosphorylation; signal transduction |
| NCBI Summary: | Protein kinase C (PKC) is a family of serine- and threonine-specific protein kinases that can be activated by calcium and the second messenger diacylglycerol. PKC family members phosphorylate a wide variety of protein targets and are known to be involved in diverse cellular signaling pathways. PKC family members also serve as major receptors for phorbol esters, a class of tumor promoters. Each member of the PKC family has a specific expression profile and is believed to play a distinct role in cells. The protein encoded by this gene is one of the PKC family members. This kinase has been shown to be involved in many different cellular functions, such as neuron channel activation, apoptosis, cardioprotection from ischemia, heat shock response, as well as insulin exocytosis. Knockout studies in mice suggest that this kinase is important for lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-mediated signaling in activated macrophages and may also play a role in controlling anxiety-like behavior. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008] |
| UniProt Code: | Q02156 |
| NCBI GenInfo Identifier: | 400135 |
| NCBI Gene ID: | 5581 |
| NCBI Accession: | Q02156.1 |
| UniProt Secondary Accession: | Q02156,Q32MQ3, Q53SL4, Q53SM5, Q9UE81, B0LPH7, |
| UniProt Related Accession: | Q02156 |
| Molecular Weight: | 83,674 Da |
| NCBI Full Name: | Protein kinase C epsilon type |
| NCBI Synonym Full Names: | protein kinase C epsilon |
| NCBI Official Symbol: | PRKCE |
| NCBI Official Synonym Symbols: | PKCE; nPKC-epsilon |
| NCBI Protein Information: | protein kinase C epsilon type |
| UniProt Protein Name: | Protein kinase C epsilon type |
| UniProt Synonym Protein Names: | nPKC-epsilon |
| Protein Family: | Protein kinase |
| UniProt Gene Name: | PRKCE |
| UniProt Entry Name: | KPCE_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-PKC epsilon (Phospho-Ser729) Antibody, Anti-PKC epsilon 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.)
