The Rat OPG (Osteoprotegerin) ELISA Kit is a reliable and accurate tool for the detection of Osteoprotegerin levels in rat serum, plasma, and cell culture supernatants. With its high sensitivity and specificity, this kit provides consistent and reproducible results, making it suitable for a variety of research applications. Osteoprotegerin is a key regulator of bone metabolism, acting as a decoy receptor for RANKL and inhibiting osteoclast differentiation and activation.
Dysregulation of OPG levels has been associated with various bone disorders, such as osteoporosis and rheumatoid arthritis, highlighting the importance of monitoring Osteoprotegerin levels in research studies. This ELISA kit offers a convenient and efficient method for quantifying Osteoprotegerin levels in rat samples, enabling researchers to gain valuable insights into the mechanisms underlying bone-related diseases and potentially identify new therapeutic targets.
Product Name:
Rat OPG (Osteoprotegerin) ELISA Kit
SKU:
RTFI01010
Reactivity:
Rat
Assay Type:
Sandwich ELISA, Double Antibody
Sensitivity:
37.5 pg/mL
Range:
62.5-4000 pg/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)
87-104%
85-105%
88-99%
EDTA Plasma (n = 5)
83-99%
82-90%
87-98%
Heparin Plasma (n = 5)
82-93%
84-96%
86-91%
Recovery:
Sample
Recovery Range (%)
Average (%)
Serum (n = 5)
85-103
94
EDTA Plasma (n = 5)
90-105
99
Heparin Plasma (n = 5)
88-101
94
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.
