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[Pages:24]ab181416 ? C-Reactive Protein (CRP) Human SimpleStep ELISA? Kit

Instructions for Use For the quantitative measurement of C-Reactive Protein (CRP) in human cell culture supernatant, serum and plasma samples. This product is for research use only and is not intended for diagnostic use.

This kit was updated on 27th April 2015. Please read the booklet carefully before proceeding with the assay.

Version 3 Last Updated 27 April 2015

Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION

1. BACKGROUND

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2. ASSAY SUMMARY

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GENERAL INFORMATION

3. PRECAUTIONS

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4. STORAGE AND STABILITY

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5. MATERIALS SUPPLIED

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6. MATERIALS REQUIRED, NOT SUPPLIED

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7. LIMITATIONS

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8. TECHNICAL HINTS

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ASSAY PREPARATION

9. REAGENT PREPARATION

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10. STANDARD PREPARATION

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11. SAMPLE PREPARATION

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12. PLATE PREPARATION

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ASSAY PROCEDURE

13. ASSAY PROCEDURE

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DATA ANALYSIS

14. CALCULATIONS

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15. TYPICAL DATA

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16. TYPICAL SAMPLE VALUES

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17. ASSAY SPECIFICITY

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18. SPECIES REACTIVITY

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RESOURCES

19. TROUBLESHOOTING

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20. NOTES

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INTRODUCTION

1. BACKGROUND

Abcam's C-Reactive Protein (CRP) in vitro SimpleStep ELISA? (Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay) kit is designed for the quantitative measurement of CRP protein in human cell culture supernatant, serum and plasma samples.

The SimpleStep ELISA? employs an affinity tag labeled capture antibody and a reporter conjugated detector antibody which immunocapture the sample analyte in solution. This entire complex (capture antibody/analyte/detector antibody) is in turn immobilized via immunoaffinity of an anti-tag antibody coating the well. To perform the assay, samples or standards are added to the wells, followed by the antibody mix. After incubation, the wells are washed to remove unbound material. TMB substrate is added and during incubation is catalyzed by HRP, generating blue coloration. This reaction is then stopped by addition of Stop Solution completing any color change from blue to yellow. Signal is generated proportionally to the amount of bound analyte and the intensity is measured at 450 nm. Optionally, instead of the endpoint reading, development of TMB can be recorded kinetically at 600 nm.

CRP displays several functions associated with host defense: it promotes agglutination, bacterial capsular swelling, phagocytosis and complement fixation through its calcium-dependent binding to phosphorylcholine. CRP can interact with DNA and histones and it may scavenge nuclear material released from damaged circulating cells. CRP is secreted; it forms a homopentamer pentaxin (or pentraxin) which have a discoid arrangement of 5 non-covalently bound subunits. CRP binds 2 calcium ions per subunit. The concentration of CRP in plasma increases greatly during acute phase response to tissue injury, infection or other inflammatory stimuli. It is induced by IL1/interleukin-1 and IL6//interleukin-6.

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2. ASSAY SUMMARY

Remove appropriate number of

antibody coated well strips.

Equilibrate all reagents to room

temperature.

Prepare all

reagents, samples, and

standards as instructed.

Add standard or sample to appropriate wells.

Add Antibody Cocktail to all wells. Incubate at room temperature.

Aspirate and wash each well. Add TMB Substrate to each well and incubate. Add Stop Solution at a defined endpoint. Alternatively, record color development kinetically after TMB substrate addition.

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3. PRECAUTIONS

Please read these instructions carefully prior to beginning the assay.

All kit components have been formulated and quality control tested to function successfully as a kit. Modifications to the kit components or procedures may result in loss of performance.

4. STORAGE AND STABILITY

Store kit at 2-8?C immediately upon receipt.

Refer to list of materials supplied for storage conditions of individual components. Observe the storage conditions for individual prepared components in sections 9 & 10.

5. MATERIALS SUPPLIED

Item

10X CRP Capture Antibody 10X CRP Detector Antibody CRP Human Lyophilized Recombinant Protein Antibody Diluent CPI 10X Wash Buffer PT TMB Substrate Stop Solution Sample Diluent NS Pre-Coated 96 Well Microplate (12 x 8 well strips) Plate Seal

Amount

600 ?L 600 ?L 2 Vials 6 mL 20 mL 12 mL 12 mL 50 mL 96 Wells

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Storage Condition

(Before Preparation)

+2-8?C +2-8?C +2-8?C +2-8?C +2-8?C +2-8?C +2-8?C +2-8?C

+2-8?C

+2-8?C

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6. MATERIALS REQUIRED, NOT SUPPLIED

These materials are not included in the kit, but will be required to successfully utilize this assay: Microplate reader capable of measuring absorbance at 450 or

600 nm. Method for determining protein concentration (BCA assay

recommended). Deionized water. PBS (1.4 mM KH2PO4, 8 mM Na2HPO4, 140 mM NaCl,

2.7 mM KCl, pH 7.4). Multi- and single-channel pipettes. Tubes for standard dilution. Plate shaker for all incubation steps. Phenylmethylsulfonyl Fluoride (PMSF) (or other protease

inhibitors).

7. LIMITATIONS

Assay kit intended for research use only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.

Do not mix or substitute reagents or materials from other kit lots or vendors. Kits are QC tested as a set of components and performance cannot be guaranteed if utilized separately or substituted.

8. TECHNICAL HINTS

Samples generating values higher than the highest standard should be further diluted in the appropriate sample dilution buffers.

Avoid foaming or bubbles when mixing or reconstituting components.

Avoid cross contamination of samples or reagents by changing tips between sample, standard and reagent additions.

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Ensure plates are properly sealed or covered during incubation steps.

Complete removal of all solutions and buffers during wash steps is necessary to minimize background.

As a guide, typical ranges of sample concentration for commonly used sample types are shown below in Sample Preparation (section 11).

All samples should be mixed thoroughly and gently. Avoid multiple freeze/thaw of samples. Incubate ELISA plates on a plate shaker during all incubation

steps. When generating positive control samples, it is advisable to

change pipette tips after each step. The provided Antibody Diluents and Sample Diluents contain

protease inhibitor aprotinin. Additional protease inhibitors can be added if required. To avoid high background always add samples or standards to the well before the addition of the antibody cocktail. This kit is sold based on number of tests. A `test' simply refers to a single assay well. The number of wells that contain sample, control or standard will vary by product. Review the protocol completely to confirm this kit meets your requirements. Please contact our Technical Support staff with any questions.

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9. REAGENT PREPARATION

Equilibrate all reagents to room temperature (18-25?C) prior to use. The kit contains enough reagents for 96 wells. The sample volumes below are sufficient for 48 wells (6 x 8-well strips); adjust volumes as needed for the number of strips in your experiment.

Prepare only as much reagent as is needed on the day of the experiment. Capture and Detector Antibodies have only been tested for stability in the provided 10X formulations.

9.1 1X Wash Buffer PT Prepare 1X Wash Buffer PT by diluting 10X Wash Buffer PT with deionized water. To make 50 mL 1X Wash Buffer PT combine 5 mL 10X Wash Buffer PT with 45 mL deionized water. Mix thoroughly and gently.

9.2 Antibody Cocktail Prepare Antibody Cocktail by diluting the capture and detector antibodies in Antibody Diluent CPI. To make 3 mL of the Antibody Cocktail combine 300 ?L 10X Capture Antibody and 300 ?L 10X Detector Antibody with 2.4 mL Antibody Diluent CPI. Mix thoroughly and gently.

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