Product Name:	Human STAT3 ELISA Kit
Product Code:	HUFI00437
Size:	96 Assays
Alias:	STAT3, Signal Transducer and Activator of Transcription 3, Acute-phase response factor, APRFMGC16063, DNA-binding protein APRF, HIES
Detection method:	Sandwich ELISA, Double Antibody
Application:	This immunoassay kit allows for the in vitro quantitative determination of Human STAT3 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 STAT3 and the recovery rates were calculated by comparing the measured value to the expected amount of Human STAT3 in samples.

Matrix	Recovery range(%)	Average(%)
serum(n=5)	87-104	99
EDTA plasma(n=5)	88-105	95
UFH plasma(n=5)	88-102	94

Linearity:

The linearity of the kit was assayed by testing samples spiked with appropriate concentration of Human STAT3 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)	89-103%	91-103%	93-103%
EDTA plasma(n=5)	82-96%	85-100%	82-96%
UFH plasma(n=5)	84-96%	84-97%	80-94%

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

P40763

UniProt Protein Function:	STAT3: transcription factor of the STAT family. Phosphorylated and activated by receptor-associated kinases downstream of many cytokines and growth-factor receptors. Constitutively active in a number of human tumors. Forms homo- or heterodimers that translocate into the nucleus where they regulate transcription. Two alternatively spliced isoforms have been described.
UniProt Protein Details:	Protein type:Motility/polarity/chemotaxis; Nuclear receptor co-regulator; DNA-binding; Transcription factor Chromosomal Location of Human Ortholog: 17q21.31 Cellular Component: nucleoplasm; cytoplasm; mitochondrial inner membrane; plasma membrane; nucleus; cytosol Molecular Function:protein dimerization activity; ligand-dependent nuclear receptor activity; protein binding; signal transducer activity; DNA binding; sequence-specific DNA binding; protein phosphatase binding; transcription factor binding; protein kinase binding; transcription factor activity; glucocorticoid receptor binding; CCR5 chemokine receptor binding Biological Process: transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter; viral reproduction; nerve growth factor receptor signaling pathway; somatic stem cell maintenance; positive regulation of transcription, DNA-dependent; radial glial cell differentiation; negative regulation of transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter; thermoregulation; signal transduction; glucose homeostasis; response to estradiol stimulus; negative regulation of cell proliferation; regulation of transcription, DNA-dependent; astrocyte differentiation; protein import into nucleus; acute-phase response; negative regulation of glycolysis; positive regulation of Notch signaling pathway; response to drug; nervous system development; intracellular receptor-mediated signaling pathway; eating behavior; cytokine and chemokine mediated signaling pathway; regulation of multicellular organism growth; JAK-STAT cascade; cellular response to hormone stimulus; regulation of transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter; cell proliferation; response to ethanol; sexual reproduction; positive regulation of transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter; cell motility; eye photoreceptor cell differentiation; phosphorylation Disease: Hyper-ige Recurrent Infection Syndrome, Autosomal Dominant; Autoimmune Disease, Multisystem, Infantile-onset
NCBI Summary:	The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the STAT protein family. In response to cytokines and growth factors, STAT family members are phosphorylated by the receptor associated kinases, and then form homo- or heterodimers that translocate to the cell nucleus where they act as transcription activators. This protein is activated through phosphorylation in response to various cytokines and growth factors including IFNs, EGF, IL5, IL6, HGF, LIF and BMP2. This protein mediates the expression of a variety of genes in response to cell stimuli, and thus plays a key role in many cellular processes such as cell growth and apoptosis. The small GTPase Rac1 has been shown to bind and regulate the activity of this protein. PIAS3 protein is a specific inhibitor of this protein. Three alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding distinct isoforms have been described. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]
UniProt Code:	P40763
NCBI GenInfo Identifier:	48429227
NCBI Gene ID:	6774
NCBI Accession:	P40763.2
UniProt Secondary Accession:	P40763,O14916, Q9BW54, A8K7B8, K7ENL3,
UniProt Related Accession:	P40763
Molecular Weight:	770
NCBI Full Name:	Signal transducer and activator of transcription 3
NCBI Synonym Full Names:	signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (acute-phase response factor)
NCBI Official Symbol:	STAT3Ã‚ Ã‚
NCBI Official Synonym Symbols:	APRF; HIES; ADMIOÃ‚ Ã‚
NCBI Protein Information:	signal transducer and activator of transcription 3; DNA-binding protein APRF; acute-phase response factor
UniProt Protein Name:	Signal transducer and activator of transcription 3
UniProt Synonym Protein Names:	Acute-phase response factor
Protein Family:	Signal transducer and activator of transcription
UniProt Gene Name:	STAT3Ã‚ Ã‚
UniProt Entry Name:	STAT3_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 Ã‚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 Ã‚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.