Product Name:	Human Receptor tyrosine-protein kinase erbB-2 / ErbB2 ELISA Kit
Product Code:	HUFI00109
Size:	96 Assays
Alias:	EGFR2, HER-2, HER2EC 2.7.10.1, herstatin, Metastatic lymph node gene 19 protein, MLN 19, MLN19, Neu Oncogene, NEUHER-2, neu, neuroblastoma, glioblastoma derived oncogene homolog, NGL, NGLTKR1, p185erbB2, Proto-oncogene c-ErbB-2, Proto-oncogene Neu, receptor tyrosine-protein kinase erbB-2, TKR1, Tyrosine kinase-type cell surface receptor HER2
Detection method:	Sandwich ELISA, Double Antibody
Application:	This immunoassay kit allows for the in vitro quantitative determination of Human ErbB-2 concentrations in serum plasma and other biological fluids.
Sensitivity:	0.188ng/ml
Range:	0.313-20ng/ml
Storage:	4°C for 6 months
Note:	For Research Use Only

Recovery:

Matrices listed below were spiked with certain level of Human ErbB-2 and the recovery rates were calculated by comparing the measured value to the expected amount of Human ErbB-2 in samples.

Matrix	Recovery range(%)	Average(%)
serum(n=5)	90-97	94
EDTA plasma(n=5)	90-103	95
UFH plasma(n=5)	87-105	93

Linearity:

The linearity of the kit was assayed by testing samples spiked with appropriate concentration of Human ErbB-2 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)	86-99%	85-105%	85-103%
EDTA plasma(n=5)	83-99%	86-100%	84-93%
UFH plasma(n=5)	81-100%	80-99%	86-99%

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

P04626

UniProt Protein Function:	HER2: a proto-oncogenic receptor tyrosine kinase of the EGFR family. Essential component of a neuregulin-receptor complex, although neuregulins do not interact with it alone. Not activated by EGF, TGF- alpha and amphiregulin. Amplified in breast cancer. Overexpression induces constitutive activity, and the gene is amplified or overexpressed in up to 30% of breast cancers, correlating with poor survival. The antibody Herceptin is approved for treatment of metastatic breast cancer with HER2 amplification/overexpression. Somatic mutations seen in 4% of lung cancers and also in breast, gastric, ovarian cancer and glioblastoma. One SNP shows predisposition to breast and gastric cancer. Inhibitors: Herceptin, lapatinib, PKI-166, EKB-569, CI-1033.
UniProt Protein Details:	Protein type:EC 2.7.10.1; EGFR family; Kinase, protein; Membrane protein, integral; Oncoprotein; Protein kinase, TK; Protein kinase, tyrosine (receptor); TK group Chromosomal Location of Human Ortholog: 17q12 Cellular Component: basolateral plasma membrane; cytoplasm; endosome membrane; nucleus; plasma membrane; receptor complex Molecular Function:ErbB-3 class receptor binding; growth factor binding; identical protein binding; phosphatidylinositol-4,5-bisphosphate 3-kinase activity; protein binding; protein C-terminus binding; protein heterodimerization activity; protein phosphatase binding; protein-tyrosine kinase activity; Ras guanyl-nucleotide exchange factor activity; transmembrane receptor activity; transmembrane receptor protein tyrosine kinase activity Biological Process: cell proliferation; cell surface receptor linked signal transduction; enzyme linked receptor protein signaling pathway; MAPKKK cascade; phosphoinositide 3-kinase cascade; phosphoinositide-mediated signaling; positive regulation of cell adhesion; positive regulation of cell growth; positive regulation of epithelial cell proliferation; positive regulation of GTPase activity; positive regulation of MAP kinase activity; positive regulation of protein amino acid phosphorylation; positive regulation of transcription from RNA polymerase I promoter; positive regulation of transcription from RNA polymerase III promoter; positive regulation of translation; protein amino acid autophosphorylation; protein amino acid phosphorylation; regulation of microtubule-based process; regulation of phosphoinositide 3-kinase cascade; signal transduction; transmembrane receptor protein tyrosine kinase signaling pathway; wound healing Disease: Gastric Cancer; Glioma Susceptibility 1; Lung Cancer
NCBI Summary:	This gene encodes a member of the epidermal growth factor (EGF) receptor family of receptor tyrosine kinases. This protein has no ligand binding domain of its own and therefore cannot bind growth factors. However, it does bind tightly to other ligand-bound EGF receptor family members to form a heterodimer, stabilizing ligand binding and enhancing kinase-mediated activation of downstream signalling pathways, such as those involving mitogen-activated protein kinase and phosphatidylinositol-3 kinase. Allelic variations at amino acid positions 654 and 655 of isoform a (positions 624 and 625 of isoform b) have been reported, with the most common allele, Ile654/Ile655, shown here. Amplification and/or overexpression of this gene has been reported in numerous cancers, including breast and ovarian tumors. Alternative splicing results in several additional transcript variants, some encoding different isoforms and others that have not been fully characterized. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]
UniProt Code:	P04626
NCBI GenInfo Identifier:	119533
NCBI Gene ID:	2064
NCBI Accession:	P04626.1
UniProt Secondary Accession:	P04626,Q14256, Q6LDV1, Q9UMK4, B2RZG3, B4DHN3, X5D2V5
UniProt Related Accession:	P04626
Molecular Weight:	97,382 Da
NCBI Full Name:	Receptor tyrosine-protein kinase erbB-2
NCBI Synonym Full Names:	erb-b2 receptor tyrosine kinase 2
NCBI Official Symbol:	ERBB2
NCBI Official Synonym Symbols:	NEU; NGL; HER2; TKR1; CD340; HER-2; MLN 19; HER-2/neu
NCBI Protein Information:	receptor tyrosine-protein kinase erbB-2
UniProt Protein Name:	Receptor tyrosine-protein kinase erbB-2
UniProt Synonym Protein Names:	Metastatic lymph node gene 19 protein; MLN 19; Proto-oncogene Neu; Proto-oncogene c-ErbB-2; Tyrosine kinase-type cell surface receptor HER2; p185erbB2; CD_antigen: CD340
UniProt Gene Name:	ERBB2

*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.