Description
Rat TCC C5b-9 (Terminal Complement Complex C5b-9) ELISA Kit
The Rat TCC (C5b-9 Terminal Complement Complex) ELISA Kit is specifically designed for the quantitative detection of C5b-9 levels in rat samples, including serum, plasma, and cell culture supernatants. This kit provides exceptional sensitivity and specificity, ensuring accurate and reproducible results for a variety of research applications.The C5b-9 Terminal Complement Complex is a key component of the complement system, playing a critical role in immune defense against pathogens and the clearance of damaged cells. Dysregulation of the complement system has been implicated in various inflammatory conditions, autoimmune diseases, and renal disorders, highlighting the importance of studying C5b-9 levels as a potential biomarker for these diseases.
By utilizing the Rat TCC ELISA Kit, researchers can gain valuable insights into the role of the complement system in disease pathogenesis and identify potential therapeutic targets for intervention. With its reliable performance and ease of use, this ELISA kit is an indispensable tool for advancing research in immunology and related fields.
| Product Name: | Rat TCC C5b-9 (Terminal Complement Complex C5b-9) ELISA Kit |
| Product Code: | AEFI00932 |
| Size: | 96T |
| Alias: | TCC C5b-9 |
| Detection method: | Sandwich ELISA, Double Antibody |
| Application: | TCC C5b-9 ELISA Kit allows for the in vitro quantitative determination of TCC C5b-9 concentrations in serum, plasma, tissue homogenates and other biological fluids. |
| Sensitivity: | < 46.875pg/ml |
| Range: | 78.125-5000pg/ml |
| Storage: | 2-8°C for 6 months |
| Note: | For Research Use Only |
| Recovery: | Matrices listed below were spiked with certain level of TCC C5b-9Â and the recovery rates were calculated by comparing the measured value to the expected amount of TCC C5b-9Â in samples. | ||||||||||||||||
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| Linearity: | The linearity of the kit was assayed by testing samples spiked with appropriate concentration of TCC C5b-9Â and their serial dilutions. The results were demonstrated by the percentage of calculated concentration to the expected. | ||||||||||||||||
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| CV(%): | Intra-Assay: CV<8% Inter-Assay: CV<10% |
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. |
