Product Info Summary
| SKU: | EK1205 |
|---|---|
| Size: | 96 wells/kit, with removable strips. |
| Reactive Species: | Human |
| Application: | ELISA |
| Sample Types: | cell culture supernatants, serum, plasma (heparin, EDTA) , saliva, urine and human milk. |
Product info
Product Name
Human Cystatin B/CSTB ELISA Kit PicoKine®
SKU/Catalog Number
EK1205
Size
96 wells/kit, with removable strips.
*Question: How many samples can I assay/run in this kit?
Description
Human Cystatin B ELISA Kit PicoKine® (96 Tests). Quantitate Human CSTB in cell culture supernatants, serum, plasma (heparin, EDTA) , saliva, urine and human milk. Sensitivity: 10pg/ml. The brand Picokine indicates this is a premium quality ELISA kit. Each Picokine kit delivers precise quantification, high sensitivity, and excellent reproducibility. Only our most reliable and effective kits qualify as Picokine, guaranteeing top-tier results for your assays.
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 Cystatin B/CSTB ELISA Kit PicoKine® (Boster Biological Technology, Pleasanton CA, USA, Catalog # EK1205)
Clonality of Antibodies
See Datasheet for details
Standard Protein
Expression system for standard: E.coli; Immunogen sequence: M2-F98
Sensitivity
<10 pg/ml
Assay Range
62.5 pg/ml - 4,000 pg/ml
Standard Dilution Instructions

See datasheet of EK1205 for more details
Cross-reactivity
There is no detectable cross-reactivity with other relevant proteins.
Reactive Species
EK1205 is reactive to CSTB in Human samples
Validated Sample Types
cell culture supernatants, serum, plasma (heparin, EDTA) , saliva, urine and human milk.
Application Guarantee
EK1205 is guaranteed for ELISA in Human by Boster Guarantee
See how Boster Bio validate our ELISA kits: ELISA Validation Information
Background of CSTB
Cystatin B (CSTB), also called STFB, is a small protein that is a member of the superfamily of cysteine protease inhibitors. It has been isolated from human spleen and liver and its amino acid sequence has been fully determined. The cystatin B gene is located on 21q22.3. It is widely distributed and is localized mostly intracellularly, but has been found extracellularly. The protein is able to form a dimer stabilized by noncovalent forces, inhibiting papain and cathepsins l, h and b. Its role is thought to be as a protector against the proteinases leaking from lysosomes. A cystatin B multiprotein complex might have a specific cerebellar function, and that the loss of this function might contribute to the etiopathogenesis of EPM1. Upon differentiation to myotubes, CSTB becomes excluded from the nucleus and lysosomes, suggesting that the subcellular distribution of CSTB is dependent on the differentiation status of the cell.
Kit Components
| Catalog Number | Description | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| EK1205-CAP | Anti-Human CSTB Pre-coated 96-well strip microplate | 1 |
| EK1205-ST | Human CSTB Standard | 2 vials, 10 ng/tube |
| EK1205-DA | Human CSTB 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.
Data Examples, Quality Control Data & Sample Dilution
Validation Standard Curve O.D. At 450nm
| Concentration (pg/ml) | 0 | 62.5 | 125 | 250 | 500 | 1000 | 2000 | 4000 |
| O.D. | 0.029 | 0.125 | 0.213 | 0.338 | 0.622 | 1.054 | 1.863 | 2.552 |
Data Example Images
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Human Cystatin B PicoKine ELISA Kit standard curve
Recommended Sample Dilution Ratios
According to our internal validation assays using this ELISA kit, to detect CSTB, Dilution ratio of 1:1, concentration in serum and plasma is around 1.7 ng/ml..
Intra Assay Consistency & Inter Assay Consistency
We measured random samples of Human Cystatin B/CSTB 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 Precision | Inter-Assay Precision | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| n | 16 | 16 | 16 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| Mean (pg/ml) | 108 | 522 | 1824 | 110 | 532 | 1878 |
| Standard deviation | 7.77 | 32.88 | 131.32 | 9.57 | 40.96 | 153.99 |
| CV (%) | 7.2% | 7.7% | 7.2% | 8.7% | 7.7% | 8.2% |
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7 Customer Q&As for Human Cystatin B/CSTB ELISA Kit PicoKine®
Question
Q: Are Boster Bio recombinant proteins and antibodies sterile?
Verified Customer
Verified customer
Asked: 2020-05-25
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: 2020-05-25
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Q: is there any online tool I can use to streamline the data analysis for my ELISA results?
L. Taylor
Verified customer
Asked: 2020-01-23
Answer
A: We have a web based ELISA curve fitting (4pl) and data analysis tool. Please give it a try: bosterbio.com/biology-research-tools/elisa-data-analysis-online. You can also consult our article on ELISA data analysis: bosterbio.com/elisa-data-analysis-instructions
Boster Scientific Support
Answered: 2020-01-23
Question
Q: how can I thaw whole blood sample for Cystatin B ELISA after freezing?
Verified Customer
Verified customer
Asked: 2019-11-15
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 Cystatin B for a later time, you should let the blood clot in glass tubes and separate the serum to freeze for later analysis.
Boster Scientific Support
Answered: 2019-11-15
Question
Q: how to analyze ELISA data? I have obtained Cystatin B level in saliva.
H. Nelson
Verified customer
Asked: 2019-09-03
Answer
A: we recommend you this article on ELISA data analysis. bosterbio.com/elisa-data-analysis-instructions. we also provide a convenient online tool that you can use to analyze ELISA data. bosterbio.com/biology-research-tools/elisa-data-analysis-online
Boster Scientific Support
Answered: 2019-09-03
Question
Q: What is the optimal O.D. value for Cystatin B ELISA kit? I used your Cystatin B 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. is it safe to say these samples contain Cystatin B even though the O.D. values are not very high?
L. Brown
Verified customer
Asked: 2019-07-24
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. an important assessment should be is whether your sample O.D. values are statistically significantly higher than your blank values. in the above example, 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 Cystatin B ELISA kit to have sensitivity of 10pg/ml, that means the minimum amount of Cystatin B that can be declared/interpreted as positive by the above standard is 10pg/ml.
Boster Scientific Support
Answered: 2019-07-24
Question
Q: if the enzyme conjugated Cystatin B antibodies are mixed with the substrate, will that change the substrate into the enzymatic reaction product? Or the enzyme function is only activated when the antibody is attached with the Cystatin B antigen?
Verified Customer
Verified customer
Asked: 2019-03-04
Answer
A: The enzyme is always active. Avoid contaminating the substrate with enzyme prior to the incubation otherwise it compromises the assay with false positive signal.
Boster Scientific Support
Answered: 2019-03-04
Question
Q: how long can samples (cell cultures, serum, and plasma) be stored and still be stable for analysis Cystatin B using the EK1205 Human Cystatin B Picokine® ELISA Kit?
P. Hall
Verified customer
Asked: 2018-09-08
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 right after collection when possible, or aliquot into single use volumes and store samples frozen. avoid repeat freeze-thaw cycles with the stored samples to limit protein degradation.
Boster Scientific Support
Answered: 2018-09-08

