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Product Info Summary
| SKU: | EK0380 |
|---|---|
| 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 IGF-2 ELISA Kit PicoKine®
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SKU/Catalog Number
EK0380
Size
96 wells/kit, with removable strips.
*Question: How many samples can I assay/run in this kit?
Description
Rat IGF-2 ELISA Kit PicoKine™ (96 Tests). Quantitate Rat Igf2 in cell culture supernatants, cell lysates, serum and plasma (heparin, EDTA). Sensitivity: 5pg/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
Rat IGF-2 ELISA Kit PicoKine® (Boster Biological Technology, Pleasanton CA, USA, Catalog # EK0380)
Clonality of Antibodies
See Datasheet for details
Immunogen
Expression system for standard: E.coli; Immunogen sequence: A25-E91
Sensitivity
<5 pg/ml
Assay Range
62.5 pg/ml - 4,000 pg/ml
Standard Dilution Instructions
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 EK0380 for more details
Cross-reactivity
There is no detectable cross-reactivity with IGF-1.
Reactive Species
EK0380 is reactive to IGF2 in Rat samples
Validated Sample Types
cell culture supernatants, cell lysates, serum and plasma (heparin, EDTA).
Application Guarantee
EK0380 is guaranteed for ELISA in Rat by Boster Guarantee
See how Boster Bio validate our ELISA kits: ELISA Validation Information
Background of IGF-II/IGF2
Insulin-like growth factor II is also known as somatomedin A. IGF-2 is a member of the insulin family of polypeptide growth factors that is involved in development and growth. It is paternally expressed in the fetus and placenta. IGF-II is a mitogen for many cell types and an important modulator of muscle growth and differentiation. IGF-II gene is prevalently expressed during prenatal development and its gene activity is regulated by genomic imprinting, in that the allele inherited from the father is active and the allele inherited from the mother is inactive in most normal tissues. IGF-II appears to be induced by placental lactogen during prenatal development. It is a mediator of prolactin-induced alveologenesis; prolactin, IGF-2, and cyclin D1, all of which are overexpressed in breast cancers, are components of a developmental pathway in the mammary gland.
Kit Components
| Catalog Number | Description | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| EK0380-CAP | Anti-Rat IGF2 Pre-coated 96-well strip microplate | 1 |
| EK0380-ST | Rat IGF2 Standard | 2 vials, 10 ng/tube |
| EK0380-DA | Rat IGF2 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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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. | 0.096 | 0.164 | 0.218 | 0.400 | 0.600 | 1.254 | 1.542 | 2.035 |
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Rat IGF-2 PicoKine ELISA Kit standard curve
Recommended Sample Dilution Ratios
According to our internal validation assays using this ELISA kit, to detect IGF-II/IGF2, Dilution ratio of 1:1, concentration in serum and plasma is less than the lowest standard, 62.5 pg/ml..
Some articles we found to cite concentrations of IGF-II/IGF2 in samples: 16923367 (Pubmed IDs).
Intra Assay Consistency & Inter Assay Consistency
We measured random samples of Rat IGF-2 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) | 144 | 684 | 1763 | 153 | 684 | 1731 |
| Standard deviation | 5.76 | 33.51 | 84.62 | 7.65 | 45.82 | 114.24 |
| CV (%) | 4% | 4.9% | 4.8% | 5% | 6.7% | 6.6% |
Reproducibility
We ensure reproducibility by testing three samples with differing concentrations of IGF-II/IGF2 in ELISA kits from four different production batches/lots.
| Lots | Lot 1 (pg/ml) | Lot 2 (pg/ml) | Lot 3 (pg/ml) | Lot 4 (pg/ml) | Mean (pg/ml) | Standard Deviation | CV (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample 1 | 144 | 161 | 158 | 144 | 151 | 7.82 | 5.1% |
| Sample 2 | 684 | 710 | 817 | 695 | 726 | 53.05 | 7.3% |
| Sample 3 | 1763 | 1688 | 1647 | 1661 | 1689 | 44.78 | 2.6% |
Protein Target Info & Infographic
Gene/Protein Information For IGF2 (Source: Uniprot.Org, NCBI)
Gene Name
IGF2
Full Name
Insulin-like growth factor II
Weight
20.14kDa
Superfamily
insulin family
Alternative Names
C11orf43; chromosome 11 open reading frame 43; FLJ22066; FLJ44734; GRDF; IGF2; IGF-2; IGFII; IGF-II; insulin-like growth factor 2 (somatomedin A); insulin-like growth factor II; insulin-like growth factor type 2; MSA; PEG2; PP9974; somatomedin-A IGF2 C11orf43, GRDF, IGF-II, PP9974, SRS3 insulin like growth factor 2 insulin-like growth factor II|T3M-11-derived growth factor|insulin-like growth factor 2 (somatomedin A)|insulin-like growth factor type 2|preptin
*if product is indicated to react with multiple species, protein info is based on the gene entry specified above in "species".For more info on IGF2, check out the IGF2 Infographic
We have 30,000+ of these available, one for each gene! check them out.
In this infographic you will see the following information for IGF2: database IDs, super-family, protein function, synonyms, molecular weight, chromosomal locations, tissues of expression, subcellular locations, post translational modifications, and related diseases, research areas & pathways. If you want to see more information included, or would like to contribute to it and be acknowledged, please contact us [email protected].
Specific Publications For Rat IGF-2 ELISA Kit PicoKine® (EK0380)
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EK0380 has been cited in 2 publications:
*The publications in this section are manually curated by our staff scientists. They may differ from Bioz's machine gathered results. Both are accurate. If you find a publication citing this product but is missing from this list, please let us know we will issue you a thank-you coupon.
Tenogenically differentiated adipose-derived stem cells are effective in Achilles tendon repair in vivo:
Protective potential of epigallocatechin-3-gallate against benign prostatic hyperplasia in metabolic syndrome rats
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9 Customer Q&As for Rat IGF-2 ELISA Kit PicoKine®
Question
Q: can you recommend the dilution ratio of serum samples for detection of IGF-II in Rat cell lysates? I am trying to measure a few parameters and it requires 100ul of diluted samples for each well. We have low serum volumes so we like to dilute as much as possible.
W. Smith
Verified customer
Asked: 2020-10-14
Answer
A: unable to know 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 IGF-II 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: 2020-10-14
Question
Q: Can IGF-II ELISA Kits be used with tissue homogenates (or other non-validated sample types)?
J. Kumar
Verified customer
Asked: 2020-10-01
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 valid 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 evaluated 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 check 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: 2020-10-01
Question
Q: Are Boster Bio recombinant proteins and antibodies sterile?
C. Yang
Verified customer
Asked: 2020-09-25
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: 2020-09-25
Question
Q: for how much duration can samples (cell cultures, serum, and plasma) be stored and still be stable for measuring IGF-II using the EK0380 Rat IGF-II Picokine® ELISA Kit?
Verified Customer
Verified customer
Asked: 2020-04-17
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. limit repetitive freeze-thaw cycles with the stored samples in order to limit protein degradation.
Boster Scientific Support
Answered: 2020-04-17
Question
Q: how can I thaw whole blood sample for IGF-II ELISA after freezing?
Verified Customer
Verified customer
Asked: 2019-03-19
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 IGF-II 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: 2019-03-19
Question
Q: how to analyze ELISA data? I have performed IGF-II level in cell lysates.
P. Sunder
Verified customer
Asked: 2019-02-10
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: 2019-02-10
Question
Q: how are cell lysates prepared for use in Picokine® ELISA kits?
Verified Customer
Verified customer
Asked: 2018-08-02
Answer
A: for those Picokine® ELISAs where cell or tissue lysate is a validated sample type, sample preparation instructions for lysate can be found in the product insert. Components in lysate and lysis buffer may affect immunoreactivity, so if lysate is not a validated sample type, care must be taken in sample preparation and validation.
Boster Scientific Support
Answered: 2018-08-02
Question
Q: is there any online tool I can use to streamline the data analysis for my ELISA results?
Verified Customer
Verified customer
Asked: 2018-07-25
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: 2018-07-25
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Q: What is the optimal O.D. value for IGF-II ELISA kit? I used your IGF-II 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 IGF-II even though the O.D. values are not very high?
Verified Customer
Verified customer
Asked: 2018-05-10
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. a point of focus should be 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 proportion to your positive controls. typically, 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 IGF-II ELISA kit to have sensitivity of 5pg/ml, that means the minimum amount of IGF-II that can be declared/interpreted as positive by the above standard is 5pg/ml.
Boster Scientific Support
Answered: 2018-05-10
