Description
Rat Microtubule-associated protein tau (Mapt) ELISA Kit
The Rat Microtubule-Associated Protein Tau (MAPT) ELISA Kit is a powerful tool for the quantitative measurement of MAPT levels in rat samples, including serum, plasma, and tissue lysates. This kit offers exceptional sensitivity and specificity, ensuring accurate and reproducible results for a variety of research purposes.MAPT is a key protein involved in stabilizing microtubules in neurons, playing a crucial role in maintaining neuronal structure and function. Dysregulation of MAPT has been implicated in neurodegenerative disorders, such as Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease, highlighting its importance as a potential biomarker for studying these conditions and exploring therapeutic interventions.
With its reliable performance and ease of use, the Rat MAPT ELISA Kit is an indispensable tool for researchers seeking to unravel the molecular mechanisms underlying neurodegenerative diseases and develop novel treatment strategies.
| Product Name: | Rat Microtubule-associated protein tau (Mapt) ELISA Kit |
| SKU: | RTEB1307 |
| Size: | 96T |
| Target: | Rat Microtubule-associated protein tau (Mapt) |
| Synonyms: | Neurofibrillary tangle protein, Paired helical filament-tau, PHF-tau, Mtapt, Tau |
| Assay Type: | Sandwich |
| Detection Method: | ELISA |
| Reactivity: | Rat |
| Detection Range: | 15.6-1000pg/ml |
| Sensitivity: | 7.8pg/mL |
| Intra CV: | 6.2% | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Inter CV: | 7.9% | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Function: | Promotes microtubule assembly and stability, and might be involved in the establishment and maintenance of neuronal polarity. The C-terminus binds axonal microtubules while the N-terminus binds neural plasma membrane components, suggesting that tau functions as a linker protein between both. Axonal polarity is predetermined by tau localization (in the neuronal cell) in the domain of the cell body defined by the centrosome. The short isoforms allow plasticity of the cytoskeleton whereas the longer isoforms may preferentially play a role in its stabilization. |
| Uniprot: | P19332 |
| Sample Type: | Serum, plasma, tissue homogenates, cell culture supernates and other biological fluids |
| Specificity: | Natural and recombinant rat Microtubule-associated protein tau |
| Sub Unit: | Interacts with SQSTM1 when polyubiquitinated. Interacts with PSMC2 through SQSTM1. Binds to CSNK1D (By similarity). Interacts with FKBP4. Interacts with SGK1 (By similarity). Interacts with EPM2A; the interaction dephosphorylates MAPT at Ser-388. |
| Research Area: | Neurosciences |
| Subcellular Location: | Cytoplasm Cytosol Cell membrane Peripheral membrane protein Cytoplasmic side Cytoplasm Cytoskeleton Cell projection Axon Mostly found in the axons of neurons, in the cytosol and in association with plasma membrane components. |
| Storage: | Please see kit components below for exact storage details |
| Note: | For research use only |
| UniProt Protein Function: | Tau: a microtubule-associated protein that regulates microtubule assembly and stability. Apparently involved in the establishment and maintenance of neuronal polarity. Mutations can result in several neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's disease, Pick's disease, frontotemporal dementia, cortico-basal degeneration and progressive supranuclear palsy. The C-terminus binds axonal microtubules while the N-terminus binds neural plasma membrane components, suggesting that tau functions as a linker. Axonal polarity is predetermined by tau localization (in the neuronal cell) in the domain of the cell body defined by the centrosome. Nine differentially spliced isoforms have been described. The short isoforms allow plasticity of the cytoskeleton, whereas the longer isoforms may preferentially play a role in its stabilization. |
| UniProt Protein Details: | Protein type:Cytoskeletal Chromosomal Location of Human Ortholog: 10q32.1 Cellular Component: axolemma; axon; axoneme; cell soma; cytoplasm; cytosol; dendrite; growth cone; internal side of plasma membrane; membrane; microtubule; microtubule associated complex; microtubule cytoskeleton; neuron projection; nuclear speck; nucleus; plasma membrane; postsynaptic density; tubulin complex Molecular Function:apolipoprotein binding; DNA binding; enzyme binding; Hsp90 protein binding; identical protein binding; microtubule binding; protein binding; protein complex binding; protein domain specific binding; protein homodimerization activity; protein kinase binding; protein phosphatase 2A binding; receptor agonist activity; SH3 domain binding Biological Process: adult walking behavior; apoptosis; axon cargo transport; axon extension; axonogenesis; brain development; female pregnancy; induction of apoptosis by oxidative stress; intracellular distribution of mitochondria; memory; microtubule cytoskeleton organization and biogenesis; mitochondrion transport along microtubule; negative regulation of intracellular transport; negative regulation of kinase activity; neurite development; neuron migration; positive regulation of axon extension; positive regulation of microtubule polymerization; positive regulation of superoxide release; regulation of autophagy; regulation of calcium-mediated signaling; regulation of microtubule polymerization or depolymerization; response to nutrient; response to organic substance; synapse organization and biogenesis |
| NCBI Summary: | a microtubule-associated protein; expression is found specifically in neurons [RGD, Feb 2006] |
| UniProt Code: | P19332 |
| NCBI GenInfo Identifier: | 13432197 |
| NCBI Gene ID: | 29477 |
| NCBI Accession: | P19332.3 |
| UniProt Secondary Accession: | P19332,Q63567, Q63677, Q9QW06, |
| UniProt Related Accession: | P19332 |
| Molecular Weight: | 80.4kD |
| NCBI Full Name: | Microtubule-associated protein tau |
| NCBI Synonym Full Names: | microtubule-associated protein tau |
| NCBI Official Symbol: | Mapt |
| NCBI Official Synonym Symbols: | Tau; pTau; Mtapt; RNPTAU |
| NCBI Protein Information: | microtubule-associated protein tau |
| UniProt Protein Name: | Microtubule-associated protein tau |
| UniProt Synonym Protein Names: | Neurofibrillary tangle protein; Paired helical filament-tau; PHF-tau |
| Protein Family: | Microtubule-associated protein |
| UniProt Gene Name: | Mapt |
| 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.
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| 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. |
