Description
Rat Fibronectin (Fn1) ELISA Kit
The Rat Fibronectin (FN1) ELISA Kit is specially designed for precise and reliable measurement of fibronectin levels in rat serum, plasma, and cell culture supernatants. With high sensitivity and specificity, this kit ensures accurate and reproducible results, making it ideal for various research applications.Fibronectin is a key protein involved in cell adhesion, migration, and wound healing processes. It plays a crucial role in tissue repair and remodeling, as well as in various physiological and pathological conditions.
Studying fibronectin levels can provide valuable insights into cell behavior and tissue development, making it a valuable tool for researchers studying cell biology, tissue regeneration, and disease mechanisms.The Rat Fibronectin (FN1) ELISA Kit offers a user-friendly and robust platform for quantifying fibronectin levels in rat samples, aiding in the advancement of scientific research and the development of potential therapeutic strategies.
| Product Name: | Rat Fibronectin (Fn1) ELISA Kit |
| SKU: | RTEB0028 |
| Size: | 96T |
| Target: | Rat Fibronectin (Fn1) |
| Synonyms: | FN |
| Assay Type: | Sandwich |
| Detection Method: | ELISA |
| Reactivity: | Rat |
| Detection Range: | 12.5-800ng/mL |
| Sensitivity: | 6.25ng/mL |
| Intra CV: | 5.2% | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Inter CV: | 8.1% | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Function: | Anastellin binds fibronectin and induces fibril formation. This fibronectin polymer, named superfibronectin, exhibits enhanced adhesive properties. Both anastellin and superfibronectin inhibit tumor growth, angiogenesis and metastasis. Anastellin activates p38 MAPK and inhibits lysophospholipid signaling. |
| Uniprot: | P04937 |
| Sample Type: | Serum, plasma, tissue homogenates, cell culture supernates and other biological fluids |
| Specificity: | Natural and recombinant rat Fibronectin |
| Sub Unit: | Mostly heterodimers or multimers of alternatively spliced variants, connected by 2 disulfide bonds near the carboxyl ends; to a lesser extent homodimers. Interacts with FBLN1, FBLN7, AMBP, LGALS3BP, COL13A1 and COMP (By similarity). Interacts with TNR; the interaction inhibits cell adhesion and neurite outgrowth. Interacts with FST3 and MYOC. |
| Research Area: | Neurosciences |
| Subcellular Location: | Secreted Extracellular space Extracellular matrix |
| Storage: | Please see kit components below for exact storage details |
| Note: | For research use only |
| UniProt Protein Function: | FN1: Fibronectins bind cell surfaces and various compounds including collagen, fibrin, heparin, DNA, and actin. Fibronectins are involved in cell adhesion, cell motility, opsonization, wound healing, and maintenance of cell shape. Defects in FN1 are the cause of glomerulopathy with fibronectin deposits type 2 (GFND2); also known as familial glomerular nephritis with fibronectin deposits or fibronectin glomerulopathy. GFND is a genetically heterogeneous autosomal dominant disorder characterized clinically by proteinuria, microscopic hematuria, and hypertension that leads to end-stage renal failure in the second to fifth decade of life. 15 isoforms of the human protein are produced by alternative splicing. |
| UniProt Protein Details: | Protein type:Secreted; Motility/polarity/chemotaxis; Cell adhesion; Secreted, signal peptide Cellular Component: extracellular matrix; proteinaceous extracellular matrix; extracellular space; fibrinogen complex; apical plasma membrane; extracellular region; ER-Golgi intermediate compartment; basement membrane; basal lamina Molecular Function:heparin binding; integrin binding; protein binding; protease activator activity; protease binding; extracellular matrix structural constituent; mercury ion binding Biological Process: integrin activation; extracellular matrix organization and biogenesis; ossification; wound healing; positive regulation of chemotaxis; positive regulation of axon extension; cell-matrix adhesion; response to glucocorticoid stimulus; glial cell migration; regulation of cell shape; cell activation; response to ozone; acute-phase response; response to wounding; calcium-independent cell-matrix adhesion; cell-substrate junction assembly; angiogenesis; peptide cross-linking; cell adhesion; positive regulation of cell migration; negative regulation of apoptosis |
| NCBI Summary: | extracellular matrix component; may play a role in fibrosis and tumor metastasis [RGD, Feb 2006] |
| UniProt Code: | P04937 |
| NCBI GenInfo Identifier: | 120178 |
| NCBI Gene ID: | 25661 |
| NCBI Accession: | P04937.2 |
| UniProt Related Accession: | P04937 |
| Molecular Weight: | |
| NCBI Full Name: | Fibronectin |
| NCBI Synonym Full Names: | fibronectin 1 |
| NCBI Official Symbol: | Fn1 |
| NCBI Official Synonym Symbols: | fn-1; FIBNEC |
| NCBI Protein Information: | fibronectin |
| UniProt Protein Name: | Fibronectin |
| Protein Family: | Fibronectin |
| UniProt Gene Name: | Fn1 |
| UniProt Entry Name: | FINC_RAT |
| Component | Quantity (96 Assays) | Storage |
| ELISA Microplate (Dismountable) | 8×12 strips | -20°C |
| Lyophilized Standard | 2 | -20°C |
| Sample Diluent | 20ml | -20°C |
| Assay Diluent A | 10mL | -20°C |
| Assay Diluent B | 10mL | -20°C |
| Detection Reagent A | 120µL | -20°C |
| Detection Reagent B | 120µL | -20°C |
| Wash Buffer | 30mL | 4°C |
| Substrate | 10mL | 4°C |
| Stop Solution | 10mL | 4°C |
| Plate Sealer | 5 | - |
Other materials and equipment required:
- Microplate reader with 450 nm wavelength filter
- Multichannel Pipette, Pipette, microcentrifuge tubes and disposable pipette tips
- Incubator
- Deionized or distilled water
- Absorbent paper
- Buffer resevoir
*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.
Allow all reagents to reach room temperature (Please do not dissolve the reagents at 37°C directly). All the reagents should be mixed thoroughly by gently swirling before pipetting. Avoid foaming. Keep appropriate numbers of strips for 1 experiment and remove extra strips from microtiter plate. Removed strips should be resealed and stored at -20°C until the kits expiry date. Prepare all reagents, working standards and samples as directed in the previous sections. Please predict the concentration before assaying. If values for these are not within the range of the standard curve, users must determine the optimal sample dilutions for their experiments. We recommend running all samples in duplicate.
| Step | |
| 1. | Add Sample: Add 100µL of Standard, Blank, or Sample per well. The blank well is added with Sample diluent. Solutions are added to the bottom of micro ELISA plate well, avoid inside wall touching and foaming as possible. Mix it gently. Cover the plate with sealer we provided. Incubate for 120 minutes at 37°C. |
| 2. | Remove the liquid from each well, don't wash. Add 100µL of Detection Reagent A working solution to each well. Cover with the Plate sealer. Gently tap the plate to ensure thorough mixing. Incubate for 1 hour at 37°C. Note: if Detection Reagent A appears cloudy warm to room temperature until solution is uniform. |
| 3. | Aspirate each well and wash, repeating the process three times. Wash by filling each well with Wash Buffer (approximately 400µL) (a squirt bottle, multi-channel pipette,manifold dispenser or automated washer are needed). Complete removal of liquid at each step is essential. After the last wash, completely remove remaining Wash Buffer by aspirating or decanting. Invert the plate and pat it against thick clean absorbent paper. |
| 4. | Add 100µL of Detection Reagent B working solution to each well. Cover with the Plate sealer. Incubate for 60 minutes at 37°C. |
| 5. | Repeat the wash process for five times as conducted in step 3. |
| 6. | Add 90µL of Substrate Solution to each well. Cover with a new Plate sealer and incubate for 10-20 minutes at 37°C. Protect the plate from light. The reaction time can be shortened or extended according to the actual color change, but this should not exceed more than 30 minutes. When apparent gradient appears in standard wells, user should terminatethe reaction. |
| 7. | Add 50µL of Stop Solution to each well. If color change does not appear uniform, gently tap the plate to ensure thorough mixing. |
| 8. | Determine the optical density (OD value) of each well at once, using a micro-plate reader set to 450 nm. User should open the micro-plate reader in advance, preheat the instrument, and set the testing parameters. |
| 9. | After experiment, store all reagents according to the specified storage temperature respectively until their expiry. |
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 clot overnight at 2-8°C. Centrifuge for 10 minutes at 1,000x g. Remove serum 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 anticoagulant. 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 & homogenize in 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. |
