Purpose | This immunoassay kit allows for the specific measurement of mouse Alpha-Fodrin IgG/IgA concentrations in serum and plasma. |
Sample Type | Serum, Plasma |
Analytical Method | Quantitative |
Detection Method | Colorimetric |
Specificity | This assay recognizes recombinant and natural mouse Alpha-Fodrin IgG/IgA. |
Cross-Reactivity (Details) | No significant cross-reactivity or interference was observed. |
Characteristics | Mus musculus,Mouse,Spectrin alpha chain, brain,Alpha-II spectrin,Fodrin alpha chain,Spectrin, non-erythroid alpha chain,Sptan1,Spna2,Spta2 |
Components | Reagent (Quantity): Assay plate (1), Standard (2), Sample Diluent (1x20ml), 2 Assay Diluent A (1x10ml), Assay Diluent B (1x10ml), Detection Reagent A 1×120μl Detection Reagent B 1×120μl Wash Buffer(25 x concentrate) (1x30ml), Substrate (1x10ml), Stop Solution (1x10ml) |
Alternative Name | Sptan1 (SPTAN1 ELISA Kit Abstract) |
Background | Alpha-Fodrin is an intracellular, actin-binding, organ-specific protein of the cytoskeleton. It is a dimer composed of an alpha- and a beta-subunit. The network of actin and fodrin situated below the plasma membrane of secretorial cells, is important for the alignment of secretorial vesicles to the plasma membrane during secretorial processes. During apoptosis the alpha-fodrin dimer is cleaved into a 120 kDa breakdown product, which is found abundantly in the salivary gland. This proteolysis of fodrin may be a consequence of protease activation during apoptosis. The cleavage product of 120 kDa alpha-fodrin was found to be an important autoantigen in the pathogenesis of organ-specific autoimmune response. Clinical studies have shown, that in patients with Sj?gren Syndrome alpha-fodrin is involved in the stimulation of peripheral blood T-cells. These findings suggest, that an increase in protease activity and the stimulation of T-cells play an important role in the alpha-fodrin proteolysis during the development of primary Sjogren's Syndrome . |
Pathways | Caspase Cascade in Apoptosis, Regulation of Actin Filament Polymerization |
Sample Volume | 100 μL |
Plate | Pre-coated |
Protocol | This assay employs the quantitative sandwich enzyme immunoassay technique. A monoclonal antibody specific for Alpha-Fodrin IgG/IgA has been pre-coated onto a microplate. Standards and samples are pipetted into the wells and any Alpha-Fodrin IgG/IgA present is bound by the immobilized antibody. An enzyme-linked monoclonal antibody specific for Alpha-Fodrin IgG/IgA is added to the wells. Following a wash to remove any unbound antibody-enzyme reagent, a substrate solution is added to the wells and color develops in proportion to the amount of Alpha-Fodrin IgG/IgA bound in the initial step. The color development is stopped and the intensity of the color is measured. |
Reagent Preparation |
Bring all reagents to room temperature before use. Wash Buffer - If crystals have formed in the concentrate, warm to room temperature and mix gently until the crystals have completely dissolved. Dilute 20 mL of Wash Buffer Concentrate into deionized or distilled water to prepare 500 mL of Wash Buffer. Standard - Reconstitute the Standard with 1.0 mL of Sample Diluent. This reconstitution produces a stock solution of 1000 U/mL. Allow the standard to sit for a minimum of 15 minutes with gentle agitation prior to making serial dilutions. The undiluted standard serves as the high standard (1000 U/mL). The Sample Diluent serves as the zero standard (0 U/mL). Detection Reagent A and B - Dilute to the working concentration specified on the vial label using Assay Diluent A and B (1:100), respectively. |
Sample Collection | Serum - Use a serum separator tube (SST) and allow samples to clot for 30 minutes before centrifugation for 15 minutes at approximately 1000 x g. Remove serum and assay immediately or aliquot and store samples at -20 °C. Plasma - Collect plasma using EDTA or heparin as an anticoagulant. Centrifuge samples for 15 minutes at 1000 x g at 2 - 8 °C within 30 minutes of collection. Store samples at ≤ -20 °C. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles. Note: Citrate plasma has not been validated for use in this assay. |
Assay Procedure |
Allow all reagents to reach room temperature. Arrange and label required number of strips. 3 |
Calculation of Results |
Average the duplicate readings for each standard, control, and sample and subtract the average zero standard optical density. Create a standard curve by reducing the data using computer software capable of generating a four parameter logistic (4-PL) curve-fit. As an alternative, 4 construct a standard curve by plotting the mean absorbance for each standard on the y-axis against the concentration on the x-axis and draw a best fit curve through the points on the graph. The data may be linearized by plotting the log of the ALPHA-FODRIN IGG/IGA concentrations versus the log of the O.D. and the best fit line can be determined by regression analysis. This procedure will produce an adequate but less precise fit of the data. If samples have been diluted, the concentration read from the standard curve must be multiplied by the dilution factor. |
Restrictions | For Research Use only |
Handling Advice |
1. The kit should not be used beyond the expiration date on the kit label. 2. Do not mix or substitute reagents with those from other lots or sources. 3. If samples generate values higher than the highest standard, further dilute the samples with the Assay Diluent and repeat the assay. Any variation in standard diluent, operator, pipetting technique, washing technique,incubation time or temperature, and kit age can cause variation in binding. 4. This assay is designed to eliminate interference by soluble receptors, ligands, binding proteins, and other factors present in biological samples. Until all factors have been tested in the Immunoassay, the possibility of interference cannot be excluded. |
Storage | 4 °C/-20 °C |
Storage Comment | The Standard, Detection Reagent A, Detection Reagent B and the 96-well strip plate should be stored at -20 °C upon being received. The other reagents can be stored at 4 °C. |