The Rat Ras-Related Protein (Rab-8A) ELISA Kit is a powerful tool for the precise measurement of Rab-8A levels in rat samples, including serum, plasma, and cell culture supernatants. With its exceptional sensitivity and specificity, this kit delivers accurate and consistent results, making it perfect for a variety of research applications.Rab-8A is a key protein involved in intracellular membrane trafficking and plays a crucial role in regulating vesicle transport and protein secretion.
Dysregulation of Rab-8A has been linked to various diseases, including cancer, metabolic disorders, and neurological conditions, highlighting its importance as a potential therapeutic target and biomarker for disease progression.Don't miss out on the opportunity to advance your research with the Rat Ras-Related Protein (Rab-8A) ELISA Kit. Order yours today and unlock new insights into the mechanisms underlying disease development and progression.
Product Name:
Rat Ras-related protein Rab-8A (Rab8a) ELISA Kit
SKU:
RTEB0975
Size:
96T
Target:
Rat Ras-related protein Rab-8A (Rab8a)
Synonyms:
Rab8
Assay Type:
Sandwich
Detection Method:
ELISA
Reactivity:
Rat
Detection Range:
0.312-20 ng/mL
Sensitivity:
0.104 ng/mL
Intra CV:
4.3%
Inter CV:
7.6%
Linearity:
Sample
1:2
1:4
1:8
1:16
Serum(N=5)
90-100%
97-106%
84-94%
106-116%
EDTA Plasma(N=5)
106-117%
102-114%
90-101%
89-98%
Heparin Plasma(N=5)
87-97%
104-113%
105-114%
92-102%
Recovery:
Sample Type
Average(%)
Recovery Range(%)
Serum
86
80-92
Plasma
88
82-94
Function:
The small GTPases Rab are key regulators of intracellular membrane trafficking, from the formation of transport vesicles to their fusion with membranes. Rabs cycle between an inactive GDP-bound form and an active GTP-bound form that is able to recruit to membranes different sets of downstream effectors directly responsible for vesicle formation, movement, tethering and fusion. That Rab is involved in polarized vesicular trafficking and neurotransmitter release. Together with RAB11A, RAB3IP, the exocyst complex, PARD3, PRKCI, ANXA2, CDC42 and DNMBP promotes transcytosis of PODXL to the apical membrane initiation sites (AMIS), apical surface formation and lumenogenesis. Together with MYO5B and RAB11A participates in epithelial cell polarization. Plays an important role in ciliogenesis. Together with MICALL2, may also regulate adherens junction assembly. May play a role in insulin-induced transport to the plasma membrane of the glucose transporter GLUT4 and therefore play a role in glucose homeostasis.
Uniprot:
P35280
Sample Type:
Serum, plasma, tissue homogenates, cell culture supernates and other biological fluids
Specificity:
Natural and recombinant rat Ras-related protein Rab-8A
Sub Unit:
Interacts (GTP-bound form) with MICALL1; regulates RAB8A association with recycling endosomes. Interacts with MICALL2; competes with RAB13 and is involved in E-cadherin endocytic recycling. Interacts (GTP-bound form) with MICAL1, MICALCL, MICAL3 and EHBP1L1; two molecules of RAB8A can bind to one molecule of the effector protein; ternary complexes of RAB8A, RAB13 and either MICAL1 or EHBP1L1 are possible. Interacts (GTP-bound form) with EHBP1. Interacts with EHD1. Interacts with MAP4K2 and SYTL4. Interacts with SGSM1 and SGSM3. Interacts with RABIF, RIMS2, RPH3A and RPH3A. Interacts with OPTN. Interacts with RAB3IP. Interacts with MYO5B. Interacts with PIFO. Interacts with BIRC6/bruce. Interacts with OCRL. Interacts with AHI1.
Subcellular Location:
Cell membrane Lipid-anchor Cytoplasmic side Golgi apparatus Recycling endosome membrane Cell projection Cilium Cytoplasmic vesicle Phagosome membrane Lipid-anchor Cytoplasmic side Cytoplasm Cytoskeleton Microtubule organizing center Centrosome Centriole Cytoplasm Cytoskeleton Cilium basal body Colocalizes with OPTN at the Golgi complex and in vesicular structures close to the plasma membrane. In the GDP-bound form, present in the perinuclear region. Shows a polarized distribution to distal regions of cell protrusions in the GTP-bound form. Colocalizes with PARD3, PRKCI, EXOC5, OCLN, PODXL and RAB11A in apical membrane initiation sites (AMIS) during the generation of apical surface and lumenogenesis. Localizes to tubular recycling endosome. Recruited to phagosomes containing S.aureus or Mycobacterium.
Storage:
Please see kit components below for exact storage details
Note:
For research use only
UniProt Protein Function:
RAB8A: May be involved in vesicular trafficking and neurotransmitter release. Together with RAB11A, RAB3IP, the exocyst complex, PARD3, PRKCI, ANXA2, CDC42 and DNMBP promotes transcytosis of PODXL to the apical membrane initiation sites (AMIS), apical surface formation and lumenogenesis. Together with MYO5B and RAB11A participates in epithelial cell polarization. Interacts with MAP4K2 and SYTL4. Interacts with SGSM1 and SGSM3. Interacts with OPTN. Interacts with RAB3IP. Interacts with MYO5B. Interacts with PIFO/C1orf88. Interacts with BIRC6/bruce. Interacts with OCRL. Belongs to the small GTPase superfamily. Rab family.Protein type: G protein; G protein, monomeric; Motility/polarity/chemotaxis; G protein, monomeric, Rab; OncoproteinCellular Component: cell soma; centriole; centrosome; cilium; cytoplasmic membrane-bound vesicle; cytoplasmic vesicle membrane; dendrite; endosome; Golgi apparatus; intracellular; membrane; nonmotile primary cilium; nucleolus; nucleoplasm; nucleus; phagocytic vesicle; phagocytic vesicle membrane; plasma membrane; postsynaptic density; recycling endosome; recycling endosome membrane; synaptic vesicle; trans-Golgi network transport vesicleMolecular Function: GDP binding; GTP binding; GTPase activity; myosin V binding; protein kinase bindingBiological Process: axonogenesis; cellular response to insulin stimulus; cilium biogenesis; glucose homeostasis; Golgi vesicle fusion to target membrane; positive regulation of glucose import; protein secretion; protein transport; regulation of long-term neuronal synaptic plasticity; regulation of protein localization; regulation of protein transport; small GTPase mediated signal transduction; vesicle docking during exocytosis
UniProt Protein Details:
NCBI Summary:
member of low molecular weight (LMW) GTP-binding protein, rab family; may function in regulating neurotransmitter release [RGD, Feb 2006]
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.
