Product Name:	Human CENPF / Centromere protein F ELISA Kit
Product Code:	HUFI02310
Size:	96 Assays
Alias:	CENPF
Detection method:	Sandwich ELISA, Double Antibody
Application:	This immunoassay kit allows for the in vitro quantitative determination of Human CENPF concentrations in serum plasma and other biological fluids.
Sensitivity:	0.094ng/ml
Range:	0.156-10ng/ml
Storage:	4°C for 6 months
Note:	For Research Use Only

Recovery:

Matrices listed below were spiked with certain level of Human CENPF and the recovery rates were calculated by comparing the measured value to the expected amount of Human CENPF in samples.

Matrix	Recovery range(%)	Average(%)
serum(n=5)	90-104	95
EDTA plasma(n=5)	90-103	96
UFH plasma(n=5)	86-105	95

Linearity:

The linearity of the kit was assayed by testing samples spiked with appropriate concentration of Human CENPF and their serial dilutions. The results were demonstrated by the percentage of calculated concentration to the expected.

Sample	1:2	1:4	1:8
serum(n=5)	89-105%	93-103%	87-100%
EDTA plasma(n=5)	90-101%	85-94%	85-98%
UFH plasma(n=5)	83-97%	81-100%	82-100%

CV(%):

Intra-Assay: CV<8%
Inter-Assay: CV<10%

Component	Quantity	Storage
ELISA Microplate (Dismountable)	8×12 strips	4°C for 6 months
Lyophilized Standard	2	4°C/-20°C
Sample/Standard Dilution Buffer	20ml	4°C
Biotin-labeled Antibody(Concentrated)	120ul	4°C (Protect from light)
Antibody Dilution Buffer	10ml	4°C
HRP-Streptavidin Conjugate(SABC)	120ul	4°C (Protect from light)
SABC Dilution Buffer	10ml	4°C
TMB Substrate	10ml	4°C (Protect from light)
Stop Solution	10ml	4°C
Wash Buffer(25X)	30ml	4°C
Plate Sealer	5	-

Other materials and equipment required:

Microplate reader with 450 nm wavelength filter
Multichannel Pipette, Pipette, microcentrifuge tubes and disposable pipette tips
Incubator
Deionized or distilled water
Absorbent paper
Buffer resevoir

Uniprot

P49454

UniProt Protein Function:	CENPF: a nuclear matrix protein that assembles onto kinetochores at late G2. Is hyperphosphorylated during mitosis and rapidly degraded after mitosis. Involved in chromosome segregation during mitosis. Interacts with retinoblastoma protein (RB), CENP-E and BUBR1. Two alternatively spliced human isoforms have been described.
UniProt Protein Details:	Protein type:Nuclear envelope; Cell cycle regulation; Transcription, coactivator/corepressor Chromosomal Location of Human Ortholog: 1q41 Cellular Component: spindle pole; nuclear matrix; pronucleus; nuclear envelope; cytosol; kinetochore; nucleoplasm; perinuclear region of cytoplasm; cytoplasm; spindle; outer kinetochore of condensed chromosome; midbody; nucleus; chromatin; chromosome, pericentric region Molecular Function:protein C-terminus binding; dynein binding; protein binding; protein homodimerization activity; chromatin binding; transcription factor binding Biological Process: response to drug; mitosis; kinetochore assembly; muscle development; regulation of cell cycle; chromosome segregation; cell proliferation; protein transport; cell division; regulation of G2/M transition of mitotic cell cycle; mitotic cell cycle spindle assembly checkpoint; metaphase plate congression; mitotic cell cycle; G2/M transition of mitotic cell cycle; cell differentiation; negative regulation of transcription, DNA-dependent; regulation of striated muscle development Disease: Ciliary Dyskinesia, Primary, 31
NCBI Summary:	This gene encodes a protein that associates with the centromere-kinetochore complex. The protein is a component of the nuclear matrix during the G2 phase of interphase. In late G2 the protein associates with the kinetochore and maintains this association through early anaphase. It localizes to the spindle midzone and the intracellular bridge in late anaphase and telophase, respectively, and is thought to be subsequently degraded. The localization of this protein suggests that it may play a role in chromosome segregation during mitotis. It is thought to form either a homodimer or heterodimer. Autoantibodies against this protein have been found in patients with cancer or graft versus host disease. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]
UniProt Code:	P49454
NCBI GenInfo Identifier:	55770834
NCBI Gene ID:	1063
NCBI Accession:	NP_057427.3
UniProt Secondary Accession:	P49454,Q13171, Q13246, Q5VVM7,
UniProt Related Accession:	P49454
Molecular Weight:	367,764 Da
NCBI Full Name:	centromere protein F
NCBI Synonym Full Names:	centromere protein F, 350/400kDa
NCBI Official Symbol:	CENPF
NCBI Official Synonym Symbols:	CENF; hcp-1; PRO1779
NCBI Protein Information:	centromere protein F; mitosin; AH antigen; kinetochore protein CENPF; CENP-F kinetochore protein; cell-cycle-dependent 350K nuclear protein; centromere protein F, 350/400ka (mitosin); centromere protein F, 350/400kDa (mitosin)
UniProt Protein Name:	Centromere protein F
UniProt Synonym Protein Names:	AH antigen; Kinetochore protein CENPF; Mitosin
Protein Family:	Centromere protein
UniProt Gene Name:	CENPF
UniProt Entry Name:	CENPF_HUMAN

*Note: Protocols are specific to each batch/lot. For the correct instructions please follow the protocol included in your kit.

Before adding to wells, equilibrate the SABC working solution and TMB substrate for at least 30 min at 37°C. When diluting samples and reagents, they must be mixed completely and evenly. It is recommended to plot a standard curve for each test.

Step	Protocol
1.	Set standard, test sample and control (zero) wells on the pre-coated plate respectively, and then, record their positions. It is recommended to measure each standard and sample in duplicate. Wash plate 2 times before adding standard, sample and control (zero) wells!
2.	Aliquot 0.1ml standard solutions into the standard wells.
3.	Add 0.1 ml of Sample / Standard dilution buffer into the control (zero) well.
4.	Add 0.1 ml of properly diluted sample ( Human serum, plasma, tissue homogenates and other biological fluids.) into test sample wells.
5.	Seal the plate with a cover and incubate at 37 °C for 90 min.
6.	Remove the cover and discard the plate content, clap the plate on the absorbent filter papers or other absorbent material. Do NOT let the wells completely dry at any time. Wash plate X2.
7.	Add 0.1 ml of Biotin- detection antibody working solution into the above wells (standard, test sample & zero wells). Add the solution at the bottom of each well without touching the side wall.
8.	Seal the plate with a cover and incubate at 37°C for 60 min.
9.	Remove the cover, and wash plate 3 times with Wash buffer. Let wash buffer rest in wells for 1 min between each wash.
10.	Add 0.1 ml of SABC working solution into each well, cover the plate and incubate at 37°C for 30 min.
11.	Remove the cover and wash plate 5 times with Wash buffer, and each time let the wash buffer stay in the wells for 1-2 min.
12.	Add 90 µl of TMB substrate into each well, cover the plate and incubate at 37°C in dark within 10-20 min. (Note: This incubation time is for reference use only, the optimal time should be determined by end user.) And the shades of blue can be seen in the first 3-4 wells (with most concentrated standard solutions), the other wells show no obvious color.
13.	Add 50 µl of Stop solution into each well and mix thoroughly. The color changes into yellow immediately.
14.	Read the O.D. absorbance at 450 nm in a microplate reader immediately after adding the stop solution.

When carrying out an ELISA assay it is important to prepare your samples in order to achieve the best possible results. Below we have a list of procedures for the preparation of samples for different sample types.

Sample Type	Protocol
Serum	If using serum separator tubes, allow samples to clot for 30 minutes at room temperature. Centrifuge for 10 minutes at 1,000x g. Collect the serum fraction and assay promptly or aliquot and store the samples at -80°C. Avoid multiple freeze-thaw cycles. If serum separator tubes are not being used, allow samples to clot overnight at 2-8°C. Centrifuge for 10 minutes at 1,000x g. Remove serum and assay promptly or aliquot and store the samples at -80°C. Avoid multiple freeze-thaw cycles.
Plasma	Collect plasma using EDTA or heparin as an anticoagulant. Centrifuge samples at 4°C for 15 mins at 1000 × g within 30 mins of collection. Collect the plasma fraction and assay promptly or aliquot and store the samples at -80°C. Avoid multiple freeze-thaw cycles. Note: Over haemolysed samples are not suitable for use with this kit.
Urine & Cerebrospinal Fluid	Collect the urine (mid-stream) in a sterile container, centrifuge for 20 mins at 2000-3000 rpm. Remove supernatant and assay immediately. If any precipitation is detected, repeat the centrifugation step. A similar protocol can be used for cerebrospinal fluid.
Cell culture supernatant	Collect the cell culture media by pipette, followed by centrifugation at 4°C for 20 mins at 1500 rpm. Collect the clear supernatant and assay immediately.
Cell lysates	Solubilize cells in lysis buffer and allow to sit on ice for 30 minutes. Centrifuge tubes at 14,000 x g for 5 minutes to remove insoluble material. Aliquot the supernatant into a new tube and discard the remaining whole cell extract. Quantify total protein concentration using a total protein assay. Assay immediately or aliquot and store at ≤ -20 °C.
Tissue homogenates	The preparation of tissue homogenates will vary depending upon tissue type. Rinse tissue with 1X PBS to remove excess blood & homogenize in 20ml of 1X PBS (including protease inhibitors) and store overnight at ≤ -20°C. Two freeze-thaw cycles are required to break the cell membranes. To further disrupt the cell membranes you can sonicate the samples. Centrifuge homogenates for 5 mins at 5000xg. Remove the supernatant and assay immediately or aliquot and store at -20°C or -80°C.
Tissue lysates	Rinse tissue with PBS, cut into 1-2 mm pieces, and homogenize with a tissue homogenizer in PBS. Add an equal volume of RIPA buffer containing protease inhibitors and lyse tissues at room temperature for 30 minutes with gentle agitation. Centrifuge to remove debris. Quantify total protein concentration using a total protein assay. Assay immediately or aliquot and store at ≤ -20 °C.
Breast Milk	Collect milk samples and centrifuge at 10,000 x g for 60 min at 4°C. Aliquot the supernatant and assay. For long term use, store samples at -80°C. Minimize freeze/thaw cycles.