Description
Rat Follicle-stimulating hormone receptor (Fshr) ELISA Kit
The Rat Follicle Stimulating Hormone Receptor (FSHR) ELISA Kit is specifically designed for the precise measurement of FSHR levels in rat serum, plasma, and tissue homogenates. With its high sensitivity and specificity, this kit delivers accurate and reproducible results, making it an invaluable tool for researchers in various fields.The FSHR is a vital receptor involved in reproductive processes, particularly in follicle development and maturation. Dysregulation of FSHR signaling has been linked to fertility issues and reproductive disorders, highlighting the importance of studying this receptor for understanding and treating such conditions.
This ELISA kit enables researchers to investigate the role of FSHR in reproductive health and fertility, offering insight into potential therapeutic targets for addressing reproductive abnormalities. Its ease of use and reliable performance make it a valuable asset for studies related to reproductive biology and endocrinology.
| Product Name: | Rat Follicle-stimulating hormone receptor (Fshr) ELISA Kit |
| SKU: | RTEB1374 |
| Size: | 96T |
| Target: | Rat Follicle-stimulating hormone receptor (Fshr) |
| Synonyms: | Follitropin receptor, FSH-R |
| Assay Type: | Sandwich |
| Detection Method: | ELISA |
| Reactivity: | Rat |
| Detection Range: | 0.312-20ng/mL |
| Sensitivity: | 0.177ng/mL |
| Intra CV: | Provided with the Kit |
| Inter CV: | Provided with the Kit |
| Linearity: | Provided with the Kit |
| Recovery: | Provided with the Kit |
| Function: | Receptor for follicle-stimulating hormone or follitropin. The activity of this receptor is mediated by G proteins which activate adenylate cyclase. Induces cAMP production through the activation of PI3K-AKT and SRC-ERK1/2 signaling pathways. |
| Uniprot: | P20395 |
| Sample Type: | Serum, plasma, tissue homogenates, cell culture supernates and other biological fluids |
| Specificity: | Natural and recombinant rat Follicle-stimulating hormone receptor |
| Sub Unit: | Interacts with ARRB2. |
| Research Area: | Signal Transduction |
| Subcellular Location: | Cell membrane Multi-pass membrane protein |
| Storage: | Please see kit components below for exact storage details |
| Note: | For research use only |
| UniProt Protein Function: | FSHR: Receptor for follicle-stimulating hormone. The activity of this receptor is mediated by G proteins which activate adenylate cyclase. Defects in FSHR are a cause of ovarian dysgenesis type 1 (ODG1); also known as premature ovarian failure or gonadal dysgenesis XX type or XX gonadal dysgenesis (XXGD) or hereditary hypergonadotropic ovarian failure or hypergonadotropic ovarian dysgenesis with normal karyotype. ODG1 is an autosomal recessive disease characterized by primary amenorrhea, variable development of secondary sex characteristics, and high serum levels of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH). Defects in FSHR are a cause of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS). OHSS is a disorder which occurs either spontaneously or most often as an iatrogenic complication of ovarian stimulation treatments for in vitro fertilization. The clinical manifestations vary from abdominal distention and discomfort to potentially life-threatening, massive ovarian enlargement and capillary leak with fluid sequestration. Pathologic features of this syndrome include the presence of multiple serous and hemorrhagic follicular cysts lined by luteinized cells, a condition called hyperreactio luteinalis. Belongs to the G-protein coupled receptor 1 family. FSH/LSH/TSH subfamily. 3 isoforms of the human protein are produced by alternative splicing. |
| UniProt Protein Details: | Protein type:Membrane protein, multi-pass; GPCR, family 1; Membrane protein, integral; Receptor, GPCR Cellular Component: cell surface; endosome; integral to plasma membrane Molecular Function:follicle-stimulating hormone receptor activity; G-protein coupled receptor activity; peptide hormone binding; peptide receptor activity, G-protein coupled; protein binding Biological Process: adenylate cyclase activation; cellular water homeostasis; follicle-stimulating hormone signaling pathway; G-protein signaling, adenylate cyclase activating pathway; G-protein signaling, adenylate cyclase inhibiting pathway; G-protein signaling, coupled to cAMP nucleotide second messenger; G-protein signaling, coupled to IP3 second messenger (phospholipase C activating); hormone-mediated signaling; locomotory behavior; male gonad development; negative regulation of bone resorption; neurite development; ovarian follicle development; ovulation cycle process; positive regulation of estrogen receptor signaling pathway; positive regulation of phosphoinositide 3-kinase cascade; primary ovarian follicle growth; regulation of chromosome organization and biogenesis; regulation of estrogen receptor signaling pathway; regulation of hormone metabolic process; regulation of MAPKKK cascade; regulation of osteoclast differentiation; regulation of protein amino acid phosphorylation; regulation of systemic arterial blood pressure; Sertoli cell development; Sertoli cell proliferation; sperm chromatin condensation; spermatid development; spermatogenesis; spermatogenesis, exchange of chromosomal proteins; transcytosis; uterus development |
| NCBI Summary: | testicular receptor for follicle stimulating hormone; stimulates adenylyl cyclase activity [RGD, Feb 2006] |
| UniProt Code: | P20395 |
| NCBI GenInfo Identifier: | 40385885 |
| NCBI Gene ID: | 25449 |
| NCBI Accession: | NP_954707.1 |
| UniProt Secondary Accession: | P20395,Q64183, |
| UniProt Related Accession: | P20395 |
| Molecular Weight: | 77,681 Da |
| NCBI Full Name: | follicle-stimulating hormone receptor |
| NCBI Synonym Full Names: | follicle stimulating hormone receptor |
| NCBI Official Symbol: | Fshr |
| NCBI Protein Information: | follicle-stimulating hormone receptor |
| UniProt Protein Name: | Follicle-stimulating hormone receptor |
| UniProt Synonym Protein Names: | Follitropin receptor |
| Protein Family: | Follicle-stimulating hormone receptor |
| UniProt Gene Name: | Fshr |
| UniProt Entry Name: | FSHR_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. |
