Mouse Cav1.2 ELISA Kit (Colorimetric)

• Reactivity: Mu
• Applications: ELISA
• Suitable Sample Type: Tissue homogenates and other biological fluids
• Standard Curve Range: 0.312 - 20 ng/mL (example only; lot dependent)
• Sensitivity: 0.115 ng/mL (example only; lot dependent)

Mouse Cav1.2 ELISA Kit (Colorimetric) Summary

• Description: Assay Length: 4.5 hours
• Standard Curve Range: 0.312 - 20 ng/mL (example only; lot dependent)
• Sensitivity: 0.115 ng/mL (example only; lot dependent)
• Assay Type: Sandwich ELISA
• Inter-Assay: %CV < 12 (example only; lot dependent)
• Intra-Assay: %CV < 10 (example only; lot dependent)
• Sample Volume: 100 uL
• Kit Type: ELISA Kit (Colorimetric)
• Gene: CACNA1C

Applications/Dilutions

• Dilutions:
  • ELISA

Packaging, Storage & Formulations

• Storage: Storage of components varies. See protocol for specific instructions.

Alternate Names for Mouse Cav1.2 ELISA Kit (Colorimetric)

• alpha-1 subunit
• CACH2
• CACN2
• CACNA1C
• CACNL1A1
• calcium channel, voltage-dependent, L type, alpha 1C subunit
• cardic dihydropyridine-sensitive, alpha-1 subunit
• Cav1.2
• CCHL1A1
• L type, alpha 1 polypeptide, isoform 1, cardic muscle
• L type, alpha-1 polypeptide, isoform 1, cardiac muscle
• splice variant 10*

Background

Ion channels are integral membrane proteins that help establish and control the small voltage gradient across the plasma membrane of living cells by allowing the flow of ions down their electrochemical gradient (1). They are present in the membranes that surround all biological cells because their main function is to regulate the flow of ions across this membrane. Whereas some ion channels permit the passage of ions based on charge, others conduct based on an ionic species, such as sodium or potassium. Furthermore, in some ion channels, the passage is governed by a gate which is controlled by chemical or electrical signals, temperature, or mechanical forces. There are a few main classifications of gated ion channels. There are voltage- gated ion channels, ligandgated, other gating systems and finally those that are classified differently, having more exotic characteristics. The first are voltage- gated ion channels which open and close in response to membrane potential. These are then separated into sodium, calcium, potassium, proton, transient receptor, and cyclic nucleotide-gated channels; each of which is responsible for a unique role. Ligand-gated ion channels are also known as ionotropic receptors, and they open in response to specific ligand molecules binding to the extracellular domain of the receptor protein. The other gated classifications include activation and inactivation by second messengers, inward-rectifier potassium channels, calcium-activated potassium channels, two-pore-domain potassium channels, light-gated channels, mechano-sensitive ion channels and cyclic nucleotide-gated channels. Finally, the other classifications are based on less normal characteristics such as two-pore channels, and transient receptor potential channels (2). Specifically, Cav1.2 is a cardiac L-type calcium channel, and is important for excitation and contraction of the heart (3). It may be associated with a variant of Long QT syndrome called Timothy's syndrome (4, 5) and also with Brugada syndrome. Some references also suggest it is related to bipolar disease as well (5).

Limitations

This product is for research use only and is not approved for use in humans or in clinical diagnosis. ELISA Kits are guaranteed for 6 months from date of receipt.

FAQs for Cav1.2 ELISA Kit (NBP3-52885). (Showing 1 - 1 of 1 FAQ).

1. What is the difference between the Quantikine and Duoset ELISA kits?
   • Our Quantikine kits are fully optimized and validated for the sample types listed on the product specific webpage and datasheet, as this can vary between kits. Each kit is supplied ready to use with one pre-coated 96-well plate, a detection antibody directly conjugated to HRP, and all other necessary reagents. These kits are ideal for researchers who want the convenience of a ready to use and optimized ELISA product. Some of these kits are also available prepackaged in larger 6 and 50 plate sizes.Our DuoSet Kits, in contrast, are ELISA development kits containing the capture and detection antibody, the mass-value calibrated standard, and streptavidin-HRP to prepare approximately 5 or 15 plates. Ancillary reagents will need to be used/purchased, and for most kits, we will recommend one of our Ancillary Reagent Kits, which contain the reagents we use ourselves in-house. DuoSet kits are validated only for cell culture supernatant samples and therefore require further development and validation for accurate measurement in more complex samples such as serum and plasma. Our DuoSet Kits offer an economical, flexible alternative for the experienced ELISA user.

Bioinformatics

• Gene Symbol: CACNA1C