Product Name:	Mouse N-Cadherin ELISA Kit
Product Code:	MOFI00992
Size:	96 Assays
Alias:	NCAD, Cadherin-2, CD325, CDH2, cadherin 2, N-cadherin, neuronal, cadherin 2, type 1, N-cadherin, neuronal, cadherin-2, CD325, CD325 antigen, CDHNcalcium-dependent adhesion protein, neuronal, CDw325, N-cadherin, NCADN-cadherin 1, Neural cadherin, neural-cadherin
Detection Method:	Sandwich ELISA
Application:	This immunoassay kit allows for the in vitro quantitative determination of Mouse NCAD 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 Mouse NCAD and the recovery rates were calculated by comparing the measured value to the expected amount of Mouse NCAD in samples.

Matrix	Recovery range(%)	Average(%)
serum(n=5)	87-97	92
EDTA plasma(n=5)	85-98	92
UFH plasma(n=5)	85-105	95

Linearity:

The linearity of the kit was assayed by testing samples spiked with appropriate concentration of Mouse NCAD 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)	85-100%	86-99%	87-100%
EDTA plasma(n=5)	89-101%	82-94%	82-96%
UFH plasma(n=5)	86-99%	81-99%	80-91%

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

P15116

UniProt Protein Function:	CDH2: Cadherins are calcium dependent cell adhesion proteins. They preferentially interact with themselves in a homophilic manner in connecting cells; cadherins may thus contribute to the sorting of heterogeneous cell types. CDH2 may be involved in neuronal recognition mechanism. In hippocampal neurons, may regulate dendritic spine density. Interacts with CDCP1. Identified in a complex containing FGFR4, NCAM1, CDH2, PLCG1, FRS2, SRC, SHC1, GAP43 and CTTN. Interacts with PCDH8; this complex may also include TAOK2. The interaction with PCDH8 may lead to internalization through TAOK2/p38 MAPK pathway.
UniProt Protein Details:	Protein type:Motility/polarity/chemotaxis; Membrane protein, integral; Cell adhesion Cellular Component: focal adhesion; protein complex; basolateral plasma membrane; T-tubule; integral to membrane; fascia adherens; intercellular junction; catenin complex; adherens junction; cell-cell adherens junction; membrane; lamellipodium; apical plasma membrane; plasma membrane; synapse Molecular Function:protein binding; enzyme binding; metal ion binding; gamma-catenin binding; protein complex binding; beta-catenin binding; calcium ion binding; nitric-oxide synthase binding; protein kinase binding; protein phosphatase binding; alpha-catenin binding Biological Process: cell migration; regulation of myelination; protein heterooligomerization; regulation of signal transduction; regulation of axonogenesis; heterophilic cell adhesion; cell-cell adhesion; synaptogenesis; glial cell differentiation; regulation of protein localization; positive regulation of MAPKKK cascade; calcium-dependent cell-cell adhesion; regulation of Rho protein signal transduction; blood vessel morphogenesis; striated muscle cell differentiation; homophilic cell adhesion; cell adhesion
NCBI Summary:	This gene encodes a member of the cadherin family of calcium-dependent glycoproteins that mediate cell adhesion. The encoded preproprotein undergoes proteolytic processing to generate a mature protein. Mice lacking the encoded protein exhibit severe developmental defects resulting in embryonic death. [provided by RefSeq, Oct 2015]
UniProt Code:	P15116
NCBI GenInfo Identifier:	341940300
NCBI Gene ID:	12558
NCBI Accession:	P15116.2
UniProt Related Accession:	P15116
Molecular Weight:
NCBI Full Name:	Cadherin-2
NCBI Synonym Full Names:	cadherin 2
NCBI Official Symbol:	Cdh2
NCBI Official Synonym Symbols:	CDHN; Ncad; N-CAD
NCBI Protein Information:	cadherin-2
UniProt Protein Name:	Cadherin-2
UniProt Synonym Protein Names:	Neural cadherin; N-cadherin; CD_antigen: CD325
Protein Family:	Cadherin
UniProt Gene Name:	Cdh2
UniProt Entry Name:	CADH2_MOUSE

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

Step	Procedure
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.