SARS-CoV-2 Nucleocapsid ELISA Kit (Colorimetric)

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SARS-CoV-2 Nucleocapsid ELISA Kit (Colorimetric) Summary

• Specificity: Recognizes both recombinant and natural SARS-CoV-2 Coronavirus Nucleocapsid
• Standard Curve Range: 93.75-6000 pg/ml (example only; lot dependent)
• Sensitivity: 46.68 pg/ml
• Assay Type: Solid Phase Sandwich ELISA (quantitative)
• Inter-Assay: CV% < 5.6%
• Intra-Assay: CV% < 5.5%
• Spike Recovery: Serum (n=3): 81%
  Cell culture supernates (n = 3): 117%
• Sample Volume: 100 ul
• Kit Type: ELISA Kit (Colorimetric)
• Gene: N

Applications/Dilutions

• Dilutions:
  • ELISA
  • Sandwich ELISA

Packaging, Storage & Formulations

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

Alternate Names for SARS-CoV-2 Nucleocapsid ELISA Kit (Colorimetric)

• 2019-nCoV N Protein
• 2019-nCoV Nucleocapsid Protein
• COVID-19 N protein
• COVID-19 nucleocapsid protein
• Human coronavirus Nucleoprotein
• nucleocapsid phosphoprotein
• Nucleocapsid protein
• Nucleoprotein
• ORF9; structural protein
• SARS-CoV-2 Nucleocapsid protein
• SARS-CoV-2 N protein
• SARSCoV2 Nucleoprotein
• SARS-CoV-2
• Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 Nucleocapsid Protein

Background

The SARS-CoV-2 Nucleocapsid protein is one of the four major structural proteins of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2), the causative agent of COVID-19 (1,2). The nucleocapsid protein is an RNA-binding protein that is essential for viral assembly into a ribonucleoprotein complex and also functions in viral budding (2,3). More specifically, after viral replication and RNA synthesis, the viral genomes that are encapsulated by the nucleocapsid protein will bud into the membrane and help with mature virus formation (2). The nucleocapsid protein is synthesized as 419 amino acids (aa) in length with a theoretical molecular weight of 45.6 kDa (4). Structurally, the nucleocapsid protein contains an RNA-binding domain (N1b), a dimerization domain (N2b), and a few shorter regions (N1a, N2a, and spacer B/N3) (3). It is the N1b domain that is suggested to be involved in RNA binding (3). The nucleocapsid N1b domain contains a beta-hairpin, a loop region, and a beta-sheet core, giving it a right-handed shape (3). Conversely, the N2b domain functions in dimerization which promotes assembly into a helical filament where the dimer interface is made of two beta-strands and an alpha-helix portion (3). Inhibition of nucleocapsid assembly may be a potential target for treating COVID-19 infection.

Following SARS-CoV-2 infection, B cells and T cells display an immune response against nucleocapsid protein and nucleocapsid-specific neutralizing antibodies are produced (5). Interestingly, a study of patients who have recovered from COVID-19 revealed that there were no neutralizing antibodies against nucleocapsid protein present; however, a high presence against neutralizing spike RBD antibodies were detected (5).

References

1. Pillay T. S. (2020). Gene of the month: the 2019-nCoV/SARS-CoV-2 novel coronavirus spike protein. Journal of Clinical Pathology. https://doi.org/10.1136/jclinpath-2020-206658

2. Malik Y. A. (2020). Properties of Coronavirus and SARS-CoV-2. The Malaysian Journal of Pathology.

3. Zhu, G., Zhu, C., Zhu, Y., & Sun, F. (2020). Minireview of progress in the structural study of SARS-CoV-2 proteins. Current Research in Microbial Sciences. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.crmicr.2020.06.003

4. Uniprot (P0DTC9)

5. Shah, V. K., Firmal, P., Alam, A., Ganguly, D., & Chattopadhyay, S. (2020). Overview of Immune Response During SARS-CoV-2 Infection: Lessons From the Past. Frontiers in Immunology. https://doi.org/10.3389/fimmu.2020.01949

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 SARS-CoV-2 Nucleocapsid ELISA Kit (NBP3-11405). (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: N