Rat UCP2 - Ready-To-Use ELISA Kit (Colorimetric)

• Reactivity: Rt
• Applications: ELISA
• Suitable Sample Type: Tissue homogenates, cell lysates, cell culture supernatants and other biological fluids
• Standard Curve Range: 0.156 - 10 ng/mL (example only; lot dependent)
• Sensitivity: 0.055 ng/mL (example only; lot dependent) (example only; lot dependent)

Rat UCP2 - Ready-To-Use ELISA Kit (Colorimetric) Summary

• Description: The Ready-To-Use ELISA kit offers pre-diluted detection reagents and a shorter experimental time.
  Assay Length: 3 hours
• Standard Curve Range: 0.156 - 10 ng/mL (example only; lot dependent)
• Sensitivity: 0.055 ng/mL (example only; lot dependent) (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: UCP2

Applications/Dilutions

• Dilutions:
  • ELISA

Packaging, Storage & Formulations

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

Alternate Names for Rat UCP2 - Ready-To-Use ELISA Kit (Colorimetric)

• mitochondrial uncoupling protein 2
• SLC25A8
• SLC25A8BMIQ4
• Solute carrier family 25 member 8
• UCP 2
• UCP2
• UCPH
• uncoupling protein 2 (mitochondrial, proton carrier)

Background

Mitochondrial uncoupling proteins (UCP) are members of the larger family of mitochondrial anion carrier proteins (MACP). UCPs separate oxidative phosphorylation from ATP synthesis with energy dissipated as heat, also referred to as the mitochondrial proton leak. UCPs facilitate the transfer of anions from the inner to the outer mitochondrial membrane and the return transfer of protons from the outer to the inner mitochondrial membrane. They also reduce the mitochondrial membrane potential in mammalian cells. Tissue specificity occurs for the different UCPs and the exact methods of how UCPs transfer H+/OH- are not known. UCPs contain the three homologous protein domains of MACPs. This gene is expressed in many tissues, with the greatest expression in skeletal muscle. It is thought to play a role in nonshivering thermogenesis, obesity and diabetes. Chromosomal order is 5'-UCP3-UCP2-3'.

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 UCP2 ELISA Kit (NBP3-56682). (Showing 1 - 2 of 2 FAQ).

1. Hi, I'd like to measure UCP2 levels in various mouse tissues by western blot. I was wondering which of your antibodies would be best for this purpose. In the literature I have seen some papers where they have isolated mitochondria to be able to see UCP2 and others where they have not. We would like to use frozen tissue samples, so isolating mitochondria will not be an option. We would like to use liver, muscle, pancreas, kidney, brown fat, subcutaneous fat, and gonadal fat. I'd appreciate any advice you might have.
   • Regarding your question on our UCP2 antibodies, we do have a product (catalog # NB100-78377), but our lab confirmed that it has only been validated in mouse liver and brain and there is no guarantee on other tissues.
2. 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: UCP2