Human CA125/MUC16 ELISA Kit PicoKine® (96 Tests). Quantitate Human MUC16 in cell culture supeatants, serum, plasma (heparin, EDTA) , saliva, urine and human milk. Sensitivity: 1.5 U/ml. The brand Picokine indicates this is a premium quality ELISA kit. Each Picokine kit delivers precise quantification, high sensitivity, and excellent reproducibility. Only our most reliable and effective kits qualify as Picokine, guaranteeing top-tier results for your assays.
There is no detectable cross-reactivity with other relevant proteins.
Specificity
Natural and recombinant human CA125
Subcellular Localization
Cell membrane; Single-pass type I membrane protein. Secreted, extracellular space. May be liberated into the extracellular space following the phosphorylation of the intracellular C-terminus which induces the proteolytic cleavage and liberation of the extracellular domain.
Sample Type
Cell culture supeatants, Serum, Plasma, Saliva, Urine, Human milk
Anticoagulant
heparin or EDTA
Precision
Intra-Assay Precision
Inter-Assay Precision
Sample
1
2
3
1
2
3
n
16
16
16
24
24
24
Mean (U/ml)
6
8
71
4
10
77
Standard deviation
0.42
0.63
1.94
0.28
0.7
6.04
CV (%)
7%
7.9%
2.7%
7%
7%
7.8%
Protein Function
Thought to provide a protective, lubricating barrier against particles and infectious agents at mucosal surfaces. .
Background
CA-125, also known as mucin 16 or MUC16, is a protein that in humans is encoded by the MUC16 gene. MUC16 is a member of the mucin family glycoproteins. It is a component of the ocular surface, the respiratory tract and the female reproductive tract epithelia. Since MUC16 is highly glycosylated it creates a hydrophilic environment that acts as a lubricating barrier against foreign particles and infectious agents on the apical membrane of epithelial cells. Also, the cytoplasmic tail of MUC16 has been shown to interact with cytoskeleton by binding members of the ERM protein family. The expression of mucin 16 has been shown to be altered in dry eye, cystic fibrosis, and several types of cancers.
Reproducibility
Lots
Lot 1 (U/ml)
Lot 2 (U/ml)
Lot 3 (U/ml)
Lot 4 (U/ml)
Mean (U/ml)
Standard Deviation
CV (%)
Sample 1
6
7
7
7
7
0.41
6.8%
Sample 2
8
8
11
11
10
0.31
3.3%
Sample 3
71
64
98
79
78
2.56
3.3%
*number of samples for each test n=16.
Notes
Material Required But Not Provided: Microplate Reader capable of reading absorbance at 450nm. Incubator. Automated plate washer . 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.
Gene ID
94025
Gene Name
MUC16
UniProt ID
Q8WXI7
Protein Name
Mucin-16
Tissue Specificity
Expressed in coeal and conjunctival epithelia (at protein level). Overexpressed in ovarian carcinomas and ovarian low malignant potential (LMP) tumors as compared to the expression in normal ovarian tissue and ovarian adenomas. .
Applications
ELISA
Research Area
Signal Transduction,Tags & Cell Markers,Tumor Antigens,Tumor Associated,Tumor Biomarkers,Tumor Immunology,Tumor-Associated Antigens
Storage
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.)