Human P-Selectin/CD62P Quantikine ELISA Kit Summary

Product Summary

The Quantikine^® Human P-Selectin/CD62P Immunoassay is a 1.25 hour solid-phase ELISA designed to measure human P-Selectin in cell culture supernates, serum, and plasma. It contains recombinant human P-Selectin and antibodies raised against the recombinant factor. Results obtained using natural human P-Selectin showed linear curves that were parallel to the standard curves obtained using the Quantikine^® kit standards. These results indicate that this kit can be used to determine relative mass values for natural human P-Selectin.

Preparation and Storage

Background: P-Selectin/CD62P

The Selectin family is comprised of three members, E-Selectin, L-Selectin, and P-Selectin. E-Selectin [endothelial leukocyte adhesion molecule-1 (ELAM-1), CD62E] is transiently expressed on vascular endothelial cells in response to IL-1 beta and TNF-alpha. The human and rat proteins share approximately 67% amino acid sequence identity. The mouse and rat proteins share approximately 78% amino acid sequence identity. L-Selectin (Leukocyte Selectin, LAM-1, LECAM-1, LECCAM-1, TQ1, Leu-8, MEL-14 antigen, DREG, lymph node homing receptor, CD62L) is expressed constitutively on a wide variety of leukocytes. Two forms of L-Selectin have been reported, apparently arising as a result of post-translational modifications. Human and mouse L-Selectin share 76% amino acid sequence identity. Human P-Selectin (GMP-140, LECAM-3, PADGEM, CD62P) is expressed by activated platelets and endothelial cells. The extracellular domains of human and mouse P-Selectin share approximately 73% amino acid sequence identity.

Assay Procedure

Refer to the product datasheet for the complete assay procedure.

Bring all reagents and samples to room temperature before use. It is recommended that all samples, standards, and controls be assayed in duplicate.

1.     Prepare all reagents, standard dilutions, and samples as directed in the product insert.

2.     Remove excess microplate strips from the plate frame, return them to the foil pouch containing the desiccant pack, and reseal.

3.     Add 50 μL of Assay Diluent to each well.

4.     Add 50 μL of Standard, control, or sample to each well. Cover with a plate sealer, and incubate at room temperature for 2 hours.

5.     Aspirate each well and wash, repeating the process 4 times for a total of 5 washes.

6.     Add 100 μL of Conjugate to each well. Cover with a new plate sealer, and incubate at room temperature for 2 hours.

7.     Aspirate and wash 5 times.

8.     Add 100 μL Substrate Solution to each well.

9.     Add 100 μL of Stop Solution to each well. Read at 450 nm within 30 minutes. Set wavelength correction to 540 nm or 570 nm.