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Product Info Summary
| SKU: | EK0363 |
|---|---|
| Size: | 96 wells/kit, with removable strips. |
| Reactive Species: | Rat |
| Application: | ELISA |
| Sample Types: | cell culture supernatants, cell lysates, serum and plasma (heparin, EDTA). |
Product info
Product Name
Rat GDNF ELISA Kit PicoKine®
SKU/Catalog Number
EK0363
Size
96 wells/kit, with removable strips.
*Question: How many samples can I assay/run in this kit?
Description
Rat GDNF ELISA Kit PicoKine® (96 Tests). Quantitate Rat GDNF in cell culture supernatants, cell lysates, serum and plasma (heparin, EDTA). Sensitivity: 4pg/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
Rat GDNF ELISA Kit PicoKine® (Boster Biological Technology, Pleasanton CA, USA, Catalog # EK0363)
Clonality of Antibodies
See Datasheet for details
Standard Protein
Expression system for standard: NS0; Immunogen sequence: S78-I211
Capture/Detection Antibodies
The capture antibody is monoclonal antibody from mouse and the detection antibody is polyclonal antibody from goat.
Sensitivity
<4 pg/ml
Assay Range
31.2 pg/ml - 2,000 pg/ml
Standard Dilution Instructions
See datasheet of EK0363 for more details
Cross-reactivity
There is no detectable cross-reactivity with other relevant proteins.
Reactive Species
EK0363 is reactive to GDNF in Rat samples
Validated Sample Types
cell culture supernatants, cell lysates, serum and plasma (heparin, EDTA).
Application Guarantee
EK0363 is guaranteed for ELISA in Rat by Boster Guarantee
See how Boster Bio validate our ELISA kits: ELISA Validation Information
Background of GDNF
Glial cell line-derived neurotrophic factor (GDNF) is a glycosylated, disulfide-bonded homodimer that is a distantly related member of the transforming growth factor-beta superfamily. GDNF, is a potent neurotrophic factor that promotes the survival of dopaminergic neurones in cultures including embryonic neuronal cultures. GDNF, in addition to its potential role in the differentiation and survival of central nervous system neurons, has profound effects on kidney organogenesis and the development of the peripheral nervous system.3 GDNF may have utility in the treatment of Parkinson's disease, which is marked by progressive degeneration of midbrain dopaminergic neurons. GDNF lies on the short arm of human chromosome 5, at 5p13.1-p13.3 ability to promote dopamine uptake in midbrain cultures. The standard product used in this kit is recombinant rat GDNF, which is a dimmer composed of two chains with 134 amino acids.
Kit Components
| Catalog Number | Description | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| EK0363-CAP | Anti-Rat GDNF Pre-coated 96-well strip microplate | 1 |
| EK0363-ST | Rat GDNF Standard | 2 vials, 10 ng/tube |
| EK0363-DA | Rat GDNF 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 | 31.2 | 62.5 | 125 | 250 | 500 | 1000 | 2000 |
| O.D. | 0.033 | 0.128 | 0.2 | 0.333 | 0.578 | 1.019 | 1.726 | 2.818 |
Data Example Images
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Rat GDNF PicoKine ELISA Kit standard curve
Recommended Sample Dilution Ratios
According to our internal validation assays using this ELISA kit, to detect GDNF, Dilution ratio of 1:1, concentration in serum and plasma is less than the lowest standard, 31.2 pg/ml..
Some articles we found to cite concentrations of GDNF in samples: 10568685 (Pubmed IDs).
Intra Assay Consistency & Inter Assay Consistency
We measured random samples of Rat GDNF 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) | 90 | 280 | 983 | 94 | 264 | 1071 |
| Standard deviation | 4.32 | 22.12 | 69.79 | 5.54 | 24.55 | 84.6 |
| CV (%) | 4.8% | 7.9% | 7.1% | 5.9% | 9.3% | 7.9% |
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11 Customer Q&As for Rat GDNF ELISA Kit PicoKine®
Question
Does EK0363 contain recombinant protein? If yes, What is the expression system?Does FEK0363 contain recombinant protein? If yes, What is the expression system?
Verified customer
Asked: 2021-01-19
Answer
Standards in the Rat GDNF ELISA Kit PicoKine™ (EK0363) are recombinant proteins. Expression system of the recombinant protein is sf21.
Boster Scientific Support
Answered: 2021-01-19
Question
What is the difference between EK0363 and FEK0363?
Verified customer
Asked: 2021-01-19
Answer
Antibody pairs and Avidin-Biotin-Peroxidase Complex in the Rat GDNF PicoKine™ Quick ELISA Kit (FEK0363) and Rat GDNF ELISA Kit PicoKine™ (EK0363) are different.
Boster Scientific Support
Answered: 2021-01-19
Question
Q: how to analyze ELISA data? I measured GDNF level in serum.
B. Yang
Verified customer
Asked: 2019-12-23
Answer
A: please read 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: 2019-12-23
Question
Q: how to thaw whole blood sample for GDNF ELISA after freezing?
M. Zhao
Verified customer
Asked: 2019-12-14
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 GDNF 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: 2019-12-14
Question
Q: how long can samples (cell cultures, serum, and plasma) be stored and still be stable for measuring GDNF using the EK0363 Rat GDNF Picokine® ELISA Kit?
Verified Customer
Verified customer
Asked: 2019-10-20
Answer
A: Boster Bio does not assess sample stability. Variations in sample collection, processing, and storage may affect 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 repetitive freeze-thaw cycles with the stored samples in order to prevent protein degradation.
Boster Scientific Support
Answered: 2019-10-20
Question
Q: Are Boster Bio recombinant proteins and antibodies sterile?
M. Perez
Verified customer
Asked: 2019-10-19
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: 2019-10-19
Question
Q: we need your recommendation regarding the dilution ratio of serum samples for detection of GDNF in Rat serum? I am trying to measure a few analytes and it requires 100ul of diluted samples for each well. We have limited sample quantitys so we like to dilute as much as possible.
Verified Customer
Verified customer
Asked: 2019-08-24
Answer
A: unable to understand the physiological or pathological context of your samples we cannot recommend a dilution ratio without performing a pilot test with your samples. Here is how you can perform a pilot study on your own: perform a serial dilution of your samples on the GDNF ELISA kit to make sure you have a linear ascending curve followed by a plateau, which signifies the samples saturating the detection limit of the kit. Then you can pick the dilution ratios from samples in the linear part of the curve as your experimental dilution ratio.
If you are interested in using our ELISA service, you can also send us your sample and we will take care of everything for you. You can check our service details here: bosterbio.com/services/assay-services/elisa-testing-service
Since you mentioned you have limited samples, our cost effective multiplex ELISA service would fit perfectly for your needs, where we can generate dozens of data points using as little as 25ul sample volume. Information on this service is also in the above link.
Boster Scientific Support
Answered: 2019-08-24
Question
Q: how much samples can be assayed in a Picokine® ELISA Kit?
Verified Customer
Verified customer
Asked: 2019-04-18
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 depends upon the kit used so please refer to each datasheet for details.
Boster Scientific Support
Answered: 2019-04-18
Question
Q: is there any online tool I can use to streamline the data analysis for my ELISA results?
Verified Customer
Verified customer
Asked: 2019-01-22
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: 2019-01-22
Question
Q: Can GDNF ELISA Kits be used with tissue homogenates (or other non-validated sample types)?
D. Lee
Verified customer
Asked: 2018-06-20
Answer
A: Unfortunately, Boster Bio has not routinely validated tissue homogenates as a sample type for ELISA kits. This does not mean that ELISA kits are not suitable for other sample types than we have tested: it means further investigation is required. One will need to perform a spike and recovery study to determine if an unvalidated sample type will work with a particular kit. To perform a spike and recovery experiment, one should divide a sample into two aliquots. In one of the aliquots, the user should spike in a known amount of the kit standard. a dilution series is performed comparing the spiked versus the unspiked sample. Generally, samples with expected recovery and linearity between 80-120% are considered acceptable. This method can be used to validate any sample type that has not been assessd by Boster Bio. for a more detailed spike and recovery protocol, please contact technical support.
Note: acceptable ranges should be determined individually by each laboratory. Additionally, technical support can help determine if a buffer component is not compatible with a given ELISA kit. please view the Citations tab on the product webpage for peer-reviewed papers utilizing a wide range of sample types. We also have an innovator's reward program where if the user validates our ELISA kits in applications or samples previously not validated by Boster Bio or other users, and share such information with us by submit a review, we will reward the user's efforts with a free antibody or ELISA kit from our catalog. Biocompare.com will also give $20 Amazon giftcard as an additional reward, if the review is submitted there as well.
Boster Scientific Support
Answered: 2018-06-20
Question
Is the Rat GDNF ELISA Kit EK0363 able to detect also pro-GDNF
Verified Customer
Verified customer
Asked: 2013-04-17
Answer
EK0363 is able to detect the mixture of pro-GDNF and mature GDNF.
Boster Scientific Support
Answered: 2013-04-17
