Description
Rat AKR1B1 (Aldose reductase) ELISA Kit
The Rat AKR1B1 (Aldose Reductase) ELISA Kit is specifically designed for the accurate and reliable detection of AKR1B1 levels in rat serum, plasma, and tissue homogenates. This kit provides high sensitivity and specificity, ensuring precise and reproducible results for your research needs.Aldose Reductase is a key enzyme involved in the polyol pathway, playing a crucial role in the development of diabetic complications and other diseases such as cardiovascular diseases and neurodegenerative disorders.
By measuring AKR1B1 levels, researchers can gain valuable insights into disease progression and potential therapeutic targets.The Rat AKR1B1 ELISA Kit is easy to use, with a simple protocol and quick assay time, making it an efficient tool for studying the role of aldose reductase in various pathologies. Trust in this kit to deliver accurate and consistent results for your research studies.
| Product Name: | Rat AKR1B1 (Aldose reductase) ELISA Kit |
| Product Code: | RTFI01302 |
| Size: | 96 Assays |
| Target: | Rat AKR1B1 |
| Alias: | AKR1B10, Aldo-keto reductase family 1 member B10, Small intestine reductase, SI reductase, Aldose reductase-related protein, ARP, hARP, ARL-1, Aldose reductase-like |
| Reactivity: | Rat |
| Detection Method: | Sandwich ELISA, Double Antibody |
| Sensitivity: | 0.188ng/ml |
| Range: | 0.313-20ng/ml |
| Storage: | 4°C for 6 months |
| Note: | For Research Use Only |
| Recovery: | Matrices listed below were spiked with certain level of Rat AKR1B1 and the recovery rates were calculated by comparing the measured value to the expected amount of Rat AKR1B1 in samples. Please contact us for more information. |
| Linearity: | The linearity of the kit was assayed by testing samples spiked with appropriate concentration of Rat AKR1B1 and their serial dilutions. The results were demonstrated by the percentage of calculated concentration to the expected. Please get in contact for more information. |
| Intra-Assay: | CV <8% |
| Inter-Assay: | CV <10% |
| Uniprot: | P07943 |
| UniProt Protein Function: | AKR1B1: Catalyzes the NADPH-dependent reduction of a wide variety of carbonyl-containing compounds to their corresponding alcohols with a broad range of catalytic efficiencies. Belongs to the aldo/keto reductase family. |
| UniProt Protein Details: | Protein type:Carbohydrate Metabolism - fructose and mannose; Carbohydrate Metabolism - galactose; Carbohydrate Metabolism - pentose and glucuronate interconversions; Carbohydrate Metabolism - pyruvate; EC 1.1.1.21; Lipid Metabolism - glycerolipid; Oxidoreductase Chromosomal Location of Human Ortholog: 4q22 Cellular Component: cytosol; extracellular space; mast cell granule; nucleoplasm; perinuclear region of cytoplasm Molecular Function:aldehyde reductase activity; glyceraldehyde oxidoreductase activity Biological Process: maternal process involved in pregnancy; monosaccharide metabolic process; naphthalene metabolic process; negative regulation of apoptosis; norepinephrine metabolic process; positive regulation of JAK-STAT cascade; positive regulation of smooth muscle cell proliferation; renal water homeostasis; response to organic substance; response to water deprivation; sorbitol biosynthetic process; stress-activated protein kinase signaling pathway; tissue homeostasis |
| NCBI Summary: | regulates NF-kappa B mediated mitogenic signaling; may play a role in the polyol pathway [RGD, Feb 2006] |
| UniProt Code: | P07943 |
| NCBI GenInfo Identifier: | 1168407 |
| NCBI Gene ID: | 24192 |
| NCBI Accession: | P07943.3 |
| UniProt Related Accession: | P07943 |
| Molecular Weight: | 35,797 Da |
| NCBI Full Name: | Aldose reductase |
| NCBI Synonym Full Names: | aldo-keto reductase family 1 member B |
| NCBI Official Symbol: | Akr1b1Â Â |
| NCBI Official Synonym Symbols: | Alr; Aldr1; ALDRED; Akr1b3; Akr1b4; ALR-P-I; RATALDREDÂ Â |
| NCBI Protein Information: | aldose reductase |
| UniProt Protein Name: | Aldose reductase |
| UniProt Synonym Protein Names: | Aldehyde reductase |
| Protein Family: | Aldose reductase |
| UniProt Gene Name: | Akr1b1Â Â |
| Step | Procedure |
| 1. | Set standard, test sample and control (zero) wells on the pre-coated plate respectively, and then, record their positions. It is recommended to measure each standard and sample in duplicate. Wash plate 2 times before adding standard, sample and control (zero) wells! |
| 2. | Aliquot 0.1ml standard solutions into the standard wells. |
| 3. | Add 0.1 ml of Sample / Standard dilution buffer into the control (zero) well. |
| 4. | Add 0.1 ml of properly diluted sample ( Human serum, plasma, tissue homogenates and other biological fluids.) into test sample wells. |
| 5. | Seal the plate with a cover and incubate at 37°C for 90 min. |
| 6. | Remove the cover and discard the plate content, clap the plate on the absorbent filter papers or other absorbent material. Do NOT let the wells completely dry at any time. Wash plate X2. |
| 7. | Add 0.1 ml of Biotin- detection antibody working solution into the above wells (standard, test sample & zero wells). Add the solution at the bottom of each well without touching the side wall. |
| 8. | Seal the plate with a cover and incubate at 37°C for 60 min. |
| 9. | Remove the cover, and wash plate 3 times with Wash buffer. Let wash buffer rest in wells for 1 min between each wash. |
| 10. | Add 0.1 ml of SABC working solution into each well, cover the plate and incubate at 37°C for 30 min. |
| 11. | Remove the cover and wash plate 5 times with Wash buffer, and each time let the wash buffer stay in the wells for 1-2 min. |
| 12. | Add 90 µL of TMB substrate into each well, cover the plate and incubate at 37°C in dark within 10-20 min. (Note: This incubation time is for reference use only, the optimal time should be determined by end user.) And the shades of blue can be seen in the first 3-4 wells (with most concentrated standard solutions), the other wells show no obvious color. |
| 13. | Add 50 µL of Stop solution into each well and mix thoroughly. The color changes into yellow immediately. |
| 14. | Read the O.D. absorbance at 450 nm in a microplate reader immediately after adding the stop solution. |
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 clotovernight at 2-8°C. Centrifuge for 10 minutes at 1,000x g. Removeserum 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 anti-coagulant. 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 & homogenizein 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. |
