Rat CART/Cocaine- and amphetamine-regulated transcript ELISA Kit
The Rat CART (Cocaine and Amphetamine Regulated Transcript) ELISA Kit is specifically designed for the accurate measurement of CART levels in rat samples, including serum, plasma, and cell culture supernatants. This kit offers high sensitivity and specificity, ensuring dependable and consistent results for a variety of research purposes. The CART protein is known to play a pivotal role in regulating appetite, energy balance, and stress response. Its involvement in substance abuse disorders, such as addiction to cocaine and amphetamines, makes it an important target for studying addictive behaviors and potential treatment strategies.
Utilizing the Rat CART ELISA Kit, researchers can effectively assess CART levels in rat models, providing valuable insights into the mechanisms underlying addiction and potential therapeutic interventions. With its reliable performance and accurate measurements, this kit is an indispensable tool for studying the role of CART in substance abuse and related disorders.
Product Name:
Rat CART/Cocaine- and amphetamine-regulated transcript ELISA Kit
SKU:
RTFI00207
Reactivity:
Rat
Assay Type:
Sandwich ELISA, Double Antibody
Sensitivity:
0.188 ng/mL
Range:
0.313-20 ng/mL
Sample Type:
Serum, Plasma, Cell Culture Supernatant, Cell or Tissue Lysate, Other Liquid Samples
Storage:
2-8°C for 12 months.
Linearity:
Sample
1:2
1:4
1:8
Serum (n = 5)
87-97%
82-101%
88-99%
EDTA Plasma (n = 5)
85-103%
84-99%
92-98%
Heparin Plasma (n = 5)
87-104%
84-99%
82-95%
Recovery:
Sample
Recovery Range (%)
Average (%)
Serum (n = 5)
86-105
94
EDTA Plasma (n = 5)
87-97
93
Heparin Plasma (n = 5)
92-105
98
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.
Step
Procedure
1
Reagent & Plate Preparation: Equilibrate reagents and TMB substrate to room temperature. Set standard, test sample and control (zero) wells on the pre-coated plate and record their positions.
2
Primary Incubation: Prepare standards, samples, blanks and load into designated wells. Incubate plate at 37°C for 90 minutes to allow antigen binding.
3
Detection Antibody Binding: Add biotin-labeled detection antibody and incubate at 37°C for 60 minutes.
4
HRP-Streptavidin Binding: Add HRP-Streptavidin (SABC) and incubate at 37°C for 30 minutes.
5
Color Development: Add TMB substrate and incubate in the dark for 10–20 minutes.
6
Stop Reaction & Reading: Add stop solution and measure absorbance at 450 nm immediately.
Sample Type
Protocol
Serum
Allow blood to clot, centrifuge at 1000 × g for 20 minutes, collect supernatant supernatant and store appropriately.
Plasma
Collect using anticoagulant tubes, centrifuge at 1000 × g for 15 minutes at 2–8°C and collect plasma.
Tissue Homogenate
Homogenize tissue in PBS with protease inhibitors, centrifuge and collect supernatant.
Cell Culture Supernatant
Centrifuge at 2500 rpm for 5 minutes and collect clarified supernatant.
Cell Lysate
Lyse cells using lysis buffer with protease inhibitors, centrifuge and collect protein supernatant.
Other Sample Types
For more information about how to process other sample types, (e.g., body fluids, breast milk & more), please contact our Tech Support Team at techsupport@assaygenie.com.
Component
Quantity
Storage
48T
96T
ELISA Microplate (Dismountable)
8×6
8×12
Place the test strips into a sealed foil bag with the desiccant. Store for 1 month at 2-8°C; Store for 12 months at -20°C.
Lyophilized Standard
1 vial
2 vial
Place the standards into a sealed foil bag with the desiccant. Store for 1 month at 2-8°C; Store for 12 months at -20°C.
