Purpose | This immunoassay kit allows for the specific measurement of human apoprotein B100, apo-B100 concentrations in serum and plasma. |
Sample Type | Serum, Plasma |
Analytical Method | Quantitative |
Detection Method | Colorimetric |
Specificity | This assay recognizes recombinant and natural human Apo-B100. |
Cross-Reactivity (Details) | No significant cross-reactivity or interference was observed. |
Sensitivity |
< 20 pg/mL The sensitivity of this assay, or Lower Limit of Detection (LLD) was defined as the lowest detectable concentration that could be differentiated from zero. |
Characteristics | Homo sapiens,Human,Aldo-keto reductase family 1 member C3,17-beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 5,17-beta-HSD 5,3-alpha-HSD type II, brain,3-alpha-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 2,3-alpha- |
Components | Reagent (Quantity): Assay plate (1), Standard (2), Sample Diluent (1x20ml), Assay Diluent A (1x10ml), Assay Diluent B (1x10ml), Detection Reagent A (1x120μl), Detection Reagent B (1x120μl), Wash Buffer(25 x concentrate) (1x30ml), 2 Substrate (1x10ml), Stop Solution (1x10ml) |
Alternative Name | AKR1C3 (AKR1C3 ELISA Kit Abstract) |
Background | Apo-B levels correlate with the risk of coronary disease. Apo-B exists in human plasma in two isoforms, Apo-B48 and Apo-B100. Apo-B100 is the major physiological ligand for the LDL receptor. Apo-B100 is a large monomeric protein, containing 4536 amino acids (MW 515,000). Apo-B100 is synthesized in the liver and is required for the assembly of VLDL. It does not interchange between lipoprotein particles, as do the other apolipoproteins, and it is found in IDL and LDL after the removal of the Apo-A, E and C. Apo-B48 is present in chylomicrons and their remnants. It is essential for the intestinal absorption of dietary lipids. |
Pathways | Retinoic Acid Receptor Signaling Pathway, Steroid Hormone Biosynthesis, Regulation of Hormone Metabolic Process, Regulation of Hormone Biosynthetic Process, C21-Steroid Hormone Metabolic Process, Protein targeting to Nucleus |
Sample Volume | 100 μL |
Plate | Pre-coated |
Protocol | This assay employs the quantitative sandwich enzyme immunoassay technique. A monoclonal antibody specific for Apo-B100 has been pre-coated onto a microplate. Standards and samples are pipetted into the wells and any Apo-B100 present is bound by the immobilized antibody. An enzyme-linked monoclonal antibody specific for Apo-B100 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 Apo-B100 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 5000 pg/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 (5000 pg/mL). The Sample Diluent serves as the zero standard (0 g/L). 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 - Fasting sample would be adaptive for this assay. 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 - Fasting sample would be adaptive for this assay. 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. |
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, 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 Apo-B100 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. |