Description
Rat Oxysterols receptor LXR-beta (Nr1h2) ELISA Kit
The Rat Oxysterols Receptor LXR Beta (NR1H2) ELISA Kit is specially designed for the accurate quantification of LXR Beta levels in rat serum, plasma, and cell culture supernatants. This advanced kit boasts high sensitivity and specificity, ensuring precise and reproducible results for a wide range of research applications.LXR Beta, also known as Liver X Receptor Beta, is a vital nuclear receptor involved in regulating cholesterol metabolism, lipid homeostasis, and inflammation. Dysregulation of LXR Beta has been implicated in various diseases, including atherosclerosis, Alzheimer's disease, and inflammatory disorders.
Thus, accurate measurement of LXR Beta levels is crucial for studying these conditions and developing effective therapeutic interventions.Trust the Rat Oxysterols Receptor LXR Beta (NR1H2) ELISA Kit for reliable and insightful data on LXR Beta expression, paving the way for cutting-edge research in the fields of metabolism, inflammation, and cardiovascular health.
| Product Name: | Rat Oxysterols receptor LXR-beta (Nr1h2) ELISA Kit |
| SKU: | RTEB0154 |
| Size: | 96T |
| Target: | Rat Oxysterols receptor LXR-beta (Nr1h2) |
| Synonyms: | Liver X receptor beta, Nuclear receptor subfamily 1 group H member 2, Orphan nuclear receptor OR-1, Ubiquitously-expressed nuclear receptor, UR, Lxrb |
| Assay Type: | Sandwich |
| Detection Method: | ELISA |
| Reactivity: | Rat |
| Detection Range: | 0.156-10ng/mL |
| Sensitivity: | 0.087ng/mL |
| Intra CV: | Provided with the Kit |
| Inter CV: | Provided with the Kit |
| Linearity: | Provided with the Kit |
| Recovery: | Provided with the Kit |
| Function: | Nuclear receptor. Binds preferentially to double-stranded oligonucleotide direct repeats having the consensus half-site sequence 5'-AGGTCA-3' and 4-nt spacing (DR-4). Regulates cholesterol uptake through MYLIP-dependent ubiquitination of LDLR, VLDLR and LRP8; DLDLR and LRP8. Interplays functionally with RORA for the regulation of genes involved in liver metabolism. Exhibits a ligand-dependent transcriptional activation activity. |
| Uniprot: | Q62755 |
| Sample Type: | Serum, plasma, tissue homogenates, cell culture supernates and other biological fluids |
| Specificity: | Natural and recombinant rat Oxysterols receptor LXR-beta |
| Sub Unit: | Forms a heterodimer with RXR. Interacts with CCAR2 (via N-terminus) in a ligand-independent manner. |
| Research Area: | Cardiovascular |
| Subcellular Location: | Nucleus |
| Storage: | Please see kit components below for exact storage details |
| Note: | For research use only |
| UniProt Protein Function: | LXR-beta: Orphan receptor. Binds preferentially to double-stranded oligonucleotide direct repeats having the consensus half-site sequence 5'-AGGTCA-3' and 4-nt spacing (DR-4). Regulates cholesterol uptake through MYLIP-dependent ubiquitination of LDLR, VLDLR and LRP8. Forms a heterodimer with RXR. Ubiquitous. Belongs to the nuclear hormone receptor family. NR1 subfamily. |
| UniProt Protein Details: | Protein type:Nuclear receptor Chromosomal Location of Human Ortholog: 19q13.3 Cellular Component: nucleoplasm; cytoplasm; nucleus Molecular Function:retinoid X receptor binding; ligand-dependent nuclear receptor activity; protein binding; DNA binding; zinc ion binding; steroid hormone receptor activity; apolipoprotein A-I receptor binding; ATPase binding Biological Process: negative regulation of lipid transport; negative regulation of proteolysis; retinoic acid receptor signaling pathway; positive regulation of fatty acid biosynthetic process; transcription initiation from RNA polymerase II promoter; positive regulation of cellular protein metabolic process; cellular lipid metabolic process; negative regulation of pinocytosis; negative regulation of transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter; positive regulation of cholesterol transport; cholesterol homeostasis; positive regulation of lipoprotein lipase activity; gene expression; steroid hormone mediated signaling; positive regulation of transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter; negative regulation of transcription, DNA-dependent |
| NCBI Summary: | The liver X receptors, LXRA (NR1H3; MIM 602423) and LXRB, form a subfamily of the nuclear receptor superfamily and are key regulators of macrophage function, controlling transcriptional programs involved in lipid homeostasis and inflammation. The inducible LXRA is highly expressed in liver, adrenal gland, intestine, adipose tissue, macrophages, lung, and kidney, whereas LXRB is ubiquitously expressed. Ligand-activated LXRs form obligate heterodimers with retinoid X receptors (RXRs; see MIM 180245) and regulate expression of target genes containing LXR response elements (summary by Korf et al., 2009 [PubMed 19436111]).[supplied by OMIM, Jan 2010] |
| UniProt Code: | Q62755 |
| NCBI GenInfo Identifier: | 375331888 |
| NCBI Gene ID: | 7376 |
| NCBI Accession: | NP_001243576.1 |
| UniProt Secondary Accession: | Q62755,Q60644, Q62755, |
| UniProt Related Accession: | P55055 |
| Molecular Weight: | 39,920 Da |
| NCBI Full Name: | oxysterols receptor LXR-beta isoform 2 |
| NCBI Synonym Full Names: | nuclear receptor subfamily 1, group H, member 2 |
| NCBI Official Symbol: | NR1H2 |
| NCBI Official Synonym Symbols: | NER; UNR; LXRB; LXR-b; NER-I; RIP15 |
| NCBI Protein Information: | oxysterols receptor LXR-beta; LX receptor beta; liver X nuclear receptor beta; nuclear orphan receptor LXR-beta; nuclear receptor NER; steroid hormone-nuclear receptor NER; ubiquitously-expressed nuclear receptor |
| UniProt Protein Name: | Oxysterols receptor LXR-beta |
| UniProt Synonym Protein Names: | Liver X receptor beta; Nuclear receptor NER; Nuclear receptor subfamily 1 group H member 2; Ubiquitously-expressed nuclear receptor |
| UniProt Gene Name: | NR1H2 |
| UniProt Entry Name: | NR1H2_HUMAN |
| 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. |
