Human alpha-defensin 1/DEFA1 ELISA Kit PicoKine®

alpha-Defensin 1 ELISA kit for Human

Human alpha-defensin 1/DEFA1 ELISA Kit PicoKine™ (96 Tests). Quantitate Human DEFA1 in cell culture supernatants, serum and plasma (heparin, EDTA). Sensitivity: 10pg/ml.

Product Info Summary

SKU: EK1514
Size: 96 wells/kit, with removable strips.
Reactive Species: Human
Application: ELISA
Sample Types: cell culture supernatants, serum and plasma (heparin, EDTA).

Product Name

Human alpha-defensin 1/DEFA1 ELISA Kit PicoKine®

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SKU/Catalog Number

EK1514

Size

96 wells/kit, with removable strips.

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Description

Human alpha-defensin 1/DEFA1 ELISA Kit PicoKine™ (96 Tests). Quantitate Human DEFA1 in cell culture supernatants, serum and plasma (heparin, EDTA). Sensitivity: 10pg/ml.

Storage & Handling

Store at 4°C for 6 months, at -20°C for 12 months. Avoid multiple freeze-thaw cycles (Ships with gel ice, can store for up to 3 days in room temperature. Freeze upon receiving.)

Cite This Product

Human alpha-defensin 1/DEFA1 ELISA Kit PicoKine® (Boster Biological Technology, Pleasanton CA, USA, Catalog # EK1514)

Clonality of Antibodies

See Datasheet for details

Immunogen

Expression system for standard: E.coli; Immunogen sequence: D39-C94

Sensitivity

<10 pg/ml

Assay Range

312 pg/ml - 20,000 pg/ml

Standard Dilution Instructions

serial dilution instructions image

Add 100ul of sample diluent in well #2-#8. Add 200ul standard stock solution to well #1, and serial dilute for well #2-#7 to make a standard curve row. Leave well #8 as blank See datasheet of EK1514 for more details

Cross-reactivity

There is no detectable cross-reactivity with other relevant proteins.

Reactive Species

EK1514 is reactive to DEFA1 in Human samples

Validated Sample Types

cell culture supernatants, serum and plasma (heparin, EDTA).

Application Guarantee

EK1514 is guaranteed for ELISA in Human by Boster Guarantee

See how Boster Bio validate our ELISA kits: ELISA Validation Information

Background of alpha-Defensin 1

Defensin is a human protein that is encoded by the DEFA1 gene. Defensins are a family of antimicrobial and cytotoxic peptides thought to be involved in host defense. They are abundant in the granules of neutrophils and also found in the epithelia of mucosal surfaces such as those of the intestine, respiratory tract, urinary tract, and vagina. The protein encoded by this gene, defensin, alpha 1, is found in the microbicidal granules of neutrophils and likely plays a role in phagocyte-mediated host defense. Members of the defensin family are highly similar in protein sequence and distinguished by a conserved cysteine motif. Several alpha defensin genes are clustered on chromosome 8. This gene differs from defensin, alpha 3 by only one amino acid. This gene and the gene encoding defensin, alpha 3 are both subject to copy number variation.

Kit Components

Catalog Number Description Quantity
EK1514-CAP Anti-Human DEFA1 Pre-coated 96-well strip microplate 1
EK1514-ST Human DEFA1 Standard 2 vials, 10 ng/tube
EK1514-DA Human DEFA1 Biotinylated antibody (100x) 100ul
AR1103 Avidin-Biotin-Peroxidase Complex (100x) 100ul
AR1106-1 Sample Diluent 30ml
AR1106-2 Antibody Diluent 12ml
AR1106-3 Avidin-Biotin-Peroxidase Diluent 12ml
AR1104 Color Developing Reagent (TMB) 10ml
AR1105 Stop Solution 10ml
AR1106-5 Wash Buffer (25x) 20ml
PLA-SEA Adhesive plate sealers 4

*The kit components are not available for individual purchase.

Materials Required But Not Included In Kit

  • Microplate Reader capable of reading absorbance at 450nm.
  • Incubator.
  • Automated plate washer (optional).
  • Pipettes and pipette tips capable of precisely dispensing 0.5 µl through 1 ml volumes of aqueous solutions.
  • Multichannel pipettes are recommended for large amount of samples.
  • Deionized or distilled water.
  • 500ml graduated cylinders.
  • Test tubes for dilution.

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Validation Standard Curve O.D. At 450nm

Concentration (pg/ml)03126251250250050001000020000
O.D.0.0910.1390.1720.2030.3530.6331.2771.963

Data Example Images

Recommended Sample Dilution Ratios

According to our internal validation assays using this ELISA kit, to detect alpha-Defensin 1, For serum, dilution ratio is 1:1000 and concentration is around 2.5 ug/ml.
For plasma, dilution ratio is 1:10000 and concentration is around 30 ug/ml..

Intra Assay Consistency & Inter Assay Consistency

We measured random samples of Human alpha-defensin 1/DEFA1 ELISA Kit PicoKine® within the same batch/lot to ensure the consistency of the kits' performances. ELISA intra assay consistency is measured using wells from the same plate/assay kit. ELISA inter assay consistency is measured using wells from different plates from the same batch production/lot.

Intra-Assay PrecisionInter-Assay Precision
Sample123123
n161616242424
Mean (pg/ml)4621682949663518979984
Standard deviation21.7189.15531.7842.5596.75479.23
CV (%)4.7%5.3%5.6% 6.7%5.1%4.8%

Reproducibility

We ensure reproducibility by testing three samples with differing concentrations of alpha-Defensin 1 in ELISA kits from four different production batches/lots.

LotsLot 1 (pg/ml)Lot 2 (pg/ml)Lot 3 (pg/ml)Lot 4 (pg/ml)Mean (pg/ml)Standard DeviationCV (%)
Sample 146242940542443020.534.7%
Sample 216821777196917481794106.745.9%
Sample 394968586874685908854375.944.2%
*number of samples for each test n=16.

Gene/Protein Information For DEFA1 (Source: Uniprot.Org, NCBI)

Gene Name

DEFA1

Full Name

Neutrophil defensin 1

Weight

10.201kDa

Superfamily

alpha-defensin family

Alternative Names

alpha 2; alphaDefensin 1; alpha-Defensin 1; DEF1; DEF1DEFA1B; DEFA1; DEFA2; defensin, alpha 1, myeloid-related sequence; defensin, alpha 1HP-1; HNP-1; HNP-1HP1; HP1; MRS; MRSMGC138393; myeloid-related sequence; neutrophil defensin 1 DEFA1 DEF1, DEFA2, HNP-1, HP-1, HP1, MRS defensin alpha 1 neutrophil defensin 1|defensin, alpha 1, myeloid-related sequence|defensin, alpha 2|myeloid-related sequence

*if product is indicated to react with multiple species, protein info is based on the gene entry specified above in "species".

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11 Customer Q&As for Human alpha-defensin 1/DEFA1 ELISA Kit PicoKine®

Question

Can EK1514 be used on synovial fluid?

Verified customer

Asked: 2020-10-26

Answer

Our lab technicians haven't tested the Human Alpha-Defensin/DEFA1 ELISA Kit PicoKine™ (EK1514) on synovial fluid. We suggest running a pilot test. In theory, the kit is able to detect the target protein if the expression level of DEFA1 in the sample falls in the assay range of EK1514.

Boster Scientific Support

Answered: 2020-10-27

Question

Q: what is the protocol regarding preparation of cell lysates prepared for use in Picokine® ELISA kits?

W. Adams

Verified customer

Asked: 2020-08-10

Answer

A: in those Picokine® ELISAs where cell or tissue lysate is a validated sample type, sample preparation instructions for lysate are included in the product insert. Components in lysate and lysis buffer may impact immunoreactivity, so if lysate is not a validated sample type, care must be taken in sample preparation and validation.

Boster Scientific Support

Answered: 2020-08-10

Question

Does EK1514 cross reacts with other defensin proteins. Also, what other proteins have been tested for cross-reactivity?

Verified Customer

Verified customer

Asked: 2020-04-28

Answer

The following recombinant proteins were tested for cross-reactivity: <br> <br> Recombinant human: α-Defensin 5, β-Defensin 3, C1qB, MCP-2 and Serpin F2. No significant cross reactivity was observed.

Boster Scientific Support

Answered: 2020-04-28

Question

Q: What is the optimal O.D. value for alpha-Defensin 1 ELISA kit? I used your alpha-Defensin 1 ELISA on serum samples. For my positive control, I received an O.D. value of 0.826, while my negative control received a value of 0.136. I obtained both of these controls from the ELISA kit, where your kit's typical data shows O.D. values much higher than my positive control and your background is lower. My samples O.D. values are around 0.225 and the highest is only 0.357. can I consider these samples contain alpha-Defensin 1 even though the O.D. values are not very high?

A. Wilson

Verified customer

Asked: 2019-06-21

Answer

A: The absolute O.D. values may change according to incubation time. The more you incubate the higher the O.D. values are going to be. what you should focus on is whether your sample O.D. values are statistically significantly higher than your blank values. regarding your assay, you could extend your development time in the substrate incubation step to obtain higher O.D. values, as long as your negative controls' O.D. values are not increasing faster in relation to your positive controls. normally, a sample with O.D. value 2 standard deviations higher than your negative controls can be considered positive. We calculate the sensitivity of this ELISA kit by converting cutoff O.D. value, calculated as the average of 20 negative controls plus 2 standard deviations of the 20 negative controls, into a concentration. in other words, when we claim this alpha-Defensin 1 ELISA kit to have sensitivity of 10pg/ml, that means the minimum amount of alpha-Defensin 1 that can be declared/interpreted as positive by the above standard is 10pg/ml.

Boster Scientific Support

Answered: 2019-06-21

Question

Can the reconstituted stock standard solutions of EK1514 be stored for further used? How can it be stored and for how long?

Verified customer

Asked: 2019-04-16

Answer

For the Human Alpha-Defensin/DEFA1 ELISA Kit PicoKine™ (EK1514), our lab technicians suggests using a fresh standard for each assay. The reconstituted stock standard solutions can be stored for further use, although not for a long time. The reconstituted standard can be stored at -20°C for 48 hours and 12 hours at 4°C.

Boster Scientific Support

Answered: 2019-04-16

Question

Q: how long can samples (cell cultures, serum, and plasma) be stored and still be stable for measuring alpha-Defensin 1 using the EK1514 Human alpha-Defensin 1 Picokine® ELISA Kit?

C. Brown

Verified customer

Asked: 2019-01-15

Answer

A: Boster Bio does not evaluate sample stability. Variations in sample collection, processing, and storage may change the stabilityof samples. It is recommend to assay sample immediately after collection when possible, or aliquot into single use volumes and store samples frozen. avoid repeat freeze-thaw cycles with the stored samples to avoid protein degradation.

Boster Scientific Support

Answered: 2019-01-15

Question

Q: Are Boster Bio recombinant proteins and antibodies sterile?

Verified Customer

Verified customer

Asked: 2018-08-22

Answer

A: although the vials are bottled using aseptic techniques, heat-treated vials, and sterile stock solutions, they are not considered or guaranteed to be sterile. If sterile material is required for an experiment, the material can be filtered through a 0.2 micron filter designed for use with biological fluids.

Boster Scientific Support

Answered: 2018-08-22

Question

Q: which procedure should I follow in order to thaw whole blood sample for alpha-Defensin 1 ELISA after freezing?

Verified Customer

Verified customer

Asked: 2018-03-27

Answer

A: we do not recommend freezing and thaw whole blood. erythrocytes are fragile and, if frozen and thawed, will undergo hemolysis rendering the samples useless. To keep your blood samples to test alpha-Defensin 1 for a later time, you should let the blood clot in glass tubes and collect the serum to freeze for later use.

Boster Scientific Support

Answered: 2018-03-27

Question

Will the antibodies used in the kit react to HNP2 and HNP3?

Verified Customer

Verified customer

Asked: 2016-11-07

Answer

The antibodies used in the kit are predicted to react with HNP2 and HNP3.

Boster Scientific Support

Answered: 2016-11-07

Question

Q: is it okay to use citrate plasma as samples in Human alpha-Defensin 1 Picokine® ELISA Kit (Catalog # EK1514)?

Verified Customer

Verified customer

Asked: 2016-08-27

Answer

A: Chelating agents such as EDTA, Heparin and Citrate can irreversibly bind metal ions from the functional domain of alpha-Defensin 1 causing disruption of its protein structure. alpha-Defensin 1 may be denatured as a result and may compromise the assay's measurements. The chilating sites could also be too close to the epitopes needed for detection and block the antigen antibody reaction. We have tested the alpha-Defensin 1 ELISA, treating samples with different anticoagulants and decided that heparin or EDTA can be used for treatment of blood/plasma samples. Do not use other anticoagulents when collecting samples.

Boster Scientific Support

Answered: 2016-08-27

Question

Q: how much samples can be assayed in a Picokine® ELISA Kit?

Verified Customer

Verified customer

Asked: 2014-03-09

Answer

A: The Picokine® ELISA Kits will generally run a 7-point standard curve, non-specific binding wells, and 39 samples in duplicate. this may vary slightly by kit so please refer to each datasheet for details.

Boster Scientific Support

Answered: 2014-03-09

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