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Scientific Background
Phosphatidylinositol is a negatively charged phospholipid and a minor component in the cytosolic side of eukaryotic cell membranes.The inositol can be phosphorylated to form phosphatidylinositol phosphate (PIP), phosphatidylinositol bisphosphate (PIP2) and phosphatidylinositol trisphosphate (PIP3). With inositol in the fermentation medium, phosphatidylinositol (PI) content was increased, while phosphatidylcholine (PC) and phosphatidylethanolamine (PE) were decreased. When yeast cells had a higher content of PI, they produced ethanol much more rapidly and tolerated higher concentrations of etha.
Assay Principle
This assay employs the competitive enzyme immunoassay technique. The microtiter plate provided in this kit has been pre-coated with an antibody specific to PI Ab-IgG/IgM. Standards or samples are then added to the appropriate microtiter plate wells with a Horseradish Peroxidase (HRP)-conjugated PI Ab-IgG/IgM and incubated. The competitive inhibition reaction is launched between with HRP labeled PI Ab-IgG/IgM and unlabeled PI Ab-IgG/IgM with the antibody. A substrate solution is added to the wells and the color develops in opposite to the amount of PI Ab-IgG/IgM in the sample. The color development is stopped and the intensity of the color is measured.
Performance Specifications
| Sensitivity | 48.6 pg/mL |
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| Detection Range | 123.5-10000 pg/mL |
| Total Assay Time | 3.5–5 hours |
| Compatible Sample Types | serum, plasma, cell culture supernatant, tissue homogenate |
| Species Reactivity | Mouse |
| Detection Method | Colorimetric (TMB/HRP) |
| Storage | 4°C (short-term); -20°C (long-term) |
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Safety & Regulatory
Handle reagents in accordance with institutional biosafety guidelines. Refer to the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for complete hazard and handling information. Contains components that may require special disposal procedures per local regulations.
This kit is validated for use with serum, plasma, cell culture supernatant, tissue homogenate. For unlisted matrices (e.g., tissue lysate, urine), perform a spike-and-recovery experiment to confirm assay performance before generating reportable data. Sample dilution in the kit's provided diluent is recommended to minimize matrix interference.
The minimum detectable concentration (sensitivity) of this kit is 48.6 pg/mL. Values below this threshold should be reported as below the limit of detection (<LOD) and should not be extrapolated from the standard curve.
The total assay time from sample addition to absorbance reading is approximately 3.5–5 hours, including all incubation, wash, and substrate steps. Hands-on time is typically 1–2 hours; most steps involve passive plate incubation. Plan the assay as a single uninterrupted session for best results.
Standard components of this Sandwich ELISA Kit typically include: pre-coated microplate (96-well strip format), lyophilized or liquid recombinant PI Ab-IgG/IgM standard, detection antibody, streptavidin-HRP conjugate, TMB substrate, stop solution, wash buffer concentrate, and sample/standard diluent. Refer to the kit insert or datasheet for the exact component list and storage requirements.
This kit uses colorimetric (TMB/HRP) detection and requires a standard microplate absorbance reader capable of measuring at 450 nm. A reference wavelength of 570 nm or 630 nm is recommended to reduce background. No specialized fluorescence or luminescence reader is needed. Ensure the instrument is calibrated and the plate is clean and free of condensation before reading.
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