Human Myelin Basic Protein (MBP) ELISA Kit
Principle of the Assay
The microtiter plate provided in this kit has been pre-coated with an antibody specific to MBP. Standards or samples are then added to the appropriate microtiter plate wells with a biotin-conjugated antibody preparation specific to MBP. Next, Avidin conjugated to Horseradish Peroxidase (HRP) is added to each microplate well and incubated. After the TMB substrate solution is added, only those wells that contain MBP, biotin-conjugated antibody, and enzyme-conjugated Avidin will exhibit a change in color. The enzyme-substrate reaction is terminated by the addition of sulphuric acid solution, and the color change is measured spectrophotometrically at a wavelength of 450nm ± 10nm. The concentration of MBP in the samples is then determined by comparing the O.D. of the samples to the standard curve.
For Use with serum, plasma, and cell culture supernatants. For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.
Target Information
The classic group of MBP isoforms (isoform 4-isoform 14) are with PLP the most abundant protein components of the myelin membrane in the CNS. They have a role in both its formation and stabilization. The smaller isoforms might have an important role in remyelination of denuded axons in multiple sclerosis. The non-classic group of MBP isoforms (isoform 1-isoform 3/Golli-MBPs) may preferentially have a role in the early developing brain long before myelination, maybe as components of transcriptional complexes, and may also be involved in signaling pathways in T-cells and neural cells. Differential splicing events combined with optional post-translational modifications give a wide spectrum of isomers, with each of them potentially having a specialized function. Induces T-cell proliferation.
GENE ID | 4155 |
SWISS PROT | P02686 |
SYNONYMS |
Myelin A1 protein; Myelin membrane encephalitogenic protein |
Materials Supplied
Kit Components | 96 Wells Quantity/Size |
---|---|
Pre-coated, ready-to-use 96-well strip plate | 1 plate |
Plate sealer for 96 wells | 2 |
Standard |
2 tubes |
Diluent buffer | 1 bottle |
Detection Reagent A | 1 bottle |
Detection Reagent B | 1 bottle |
TMB Substrate | 1 tube |
Stop Solution | 1 tube |
Wash Buffer (30 ℅ concentrate) | 1 tube |
Product data sheet | 1 copy |
Storage
Storage | The TMB Substrate, Wash Buffer (30X concentrate), and the Stop Solution should be stored at 4°C upon receipt, while the other items should be stored at -20°C. |
Performance Characteristics
REPEATABILITY |
Intra-assay Precision (Precision within an assay): 3 samples with low, middle, and high-level MBP were tested 20 times on one plate, respectively. |
SENSITIVITY | The minimum detectable dose was 7.2pg/mL. |
ASSAY RANGE | 15.6-1000pg/mL |
SPECIFICITY | This assay has high sensitivity and excellent specificity for the detection of MBP. No significant cross-reactivity or interference between MBP and analogs was observed. Note: Limited by current skills and knowledge, it is impossible to perform all possible cross-reactivity detection tests between MBP and all analogs, therefore, cross reactivity may still exist. |