Human PLA2G4A ELISA Kit PicoKine® (96 Tests). Quantitate Human PLA2G4A in cell culture supeatants, serum and plasma (heparin, EDTA, citrate). Sensitivity: 50pg/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 PLA2G4A
Subcellular Localization
Cytoplasm. Cytoplasmic vesicle.
Sample Type
Cell culture supeatants, Serum, Plasma
Anticoagulant
heparin, EDTA or citrate
Precision
Intra-Assay Precision
Inter-Assay Precision
Sample
1
2
3
1
2
3
n
16
16
16
24
24
24
Mean (pg/ml)
88
453
1183
96
476
1854
Standard deviation
4.31
19.48
60.33
6.34
26.18
142.76
CV (%)
4.9%
4.3%
5.1%
6.6%
5.5%
7.7%
Protein Function
Selectively hydrolyzes arachidonyl phospholipids in the sn-2 position releasing arachidonic acid. Together with its lysophospholipid activity, it is implicated in the initiation of the inflammatory response.
Background
Cytosolic phospholipase A2 is an enzyme that in humans is encoded by the PLA2G4A gene. It is mapped to 1q31.1. This gene encodes a member of the cytosolic phospholipase A2 group IV family. The enzyme catalyzes the hydrolysis of membrane phospholipids to release arachidonic acid which is subsequently metabolized into eicosanoids. Eicosanoids, including prostaglandins and leukotrienes, are lipid-based cellular hormones that regulate hemodynamics, inflammatory responses, and other intracellular pathways. The hydrolysis reaction also produces lysophospholipids that are converted into platelet-activating factor. The enzyme is activated by increased intracellular Ca2+ levels and phosphorylation, resulting in its translocation from the cytosol and nucleus to perinuclear membrane vesicles.
Reproducibility
Lots
Lot 1 (pg/ml)
Lot 2 (pg/ml)
Lot 3 (pg/ml)
Lot 4 (pg/ml)
Mean (pg/ml)
Standard Deviation
CV (%)
Sample 1
88
91
100
91
92
4.50
4.8%
Sample 2
453
445
454
401
438
21.78
4.9%
Sample 3
1183
1364
1244
1343
1283
73.62
5.7%
*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
5321
Gene Name
PLA2G4A
UniProt ID
P47712
Tissue Specificity
Expressed in various tissues such as macrophages, platelets, neutrophils, fibroblasts and lung endothelium.
Applications
ELISA
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.)