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Product Info Summary
| SKU: | EK0314 |
|---|---|
| Size: | 96 wells/kit, with removable strips. |
| Reactive Species: | Human |
| Application: | ELISA |
| Sample Types: | cell culture supernatants, cell lysates and serum. |
Product info
Product Name
Human BMP-4 ELISA Kit PicoKine®
SKU/Catalog Number
EK0314
Size
96 wells/kit, with removable strips.
*Question: How many samples can I assay/run in this kit?
Description
Human BMP-4 ELISA Kit PicoKine® (96 Tests). Quantitate Human BMP4 in cell culture supernatants, cell lysates and serum. Sensitivity: 4pg/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.
Storage & Handling
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.)
Cite This Product
Human BMP-4 ELISA Kit PicoKine® (Boster Biological Technology, Pleasanton CA, USA, Catalog # EK0314)
Clonality of Antibodies
See Datasheet for details
Standard Protein
Expression system for standard: NS0; Immunogen sequence: S293-R408
Sensitivity
<4 pg/ml
Assay Range
62.5 pg/ml - 4,000 pg/ml
Standard Dilution Instructions
See datasheet of EK0314 for more details
Cross-reactivity
There is no detectable cross-reactivity with other relevant proteins.
Reactive Species
EK0314 is reactive to BMP4 in Human samples
Validated Sample Types
cell culture supernatants, cell lysates and serum.
Application Guarantee
EK0314 is guaranteed for ELISA in Human by Boster Guarantee
See how Boster Bio validate our ELISA kits: ELISA Validation Information
Background of BMP-4
Bone morphogenetic protein 4 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the BMP4 gene which is located to 14q22-q23.1, The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the bone morphogenetic protein family which is part of the transforming growth factor-beta superfamily. BMP4 is a polypeptide belonging to the TGF-beta superfamily of proteins. It, like other bone morphogenetic proteins, is involved in bone and cartilage development, specifically tooth and limb development and fracture repair. It has been shown to be involved in muscle development, bone mineralization, and uteric bud development. BMP4 has also been implicated in Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva in which it is underexpressed. In human embryonic development, BMP4 is a critical signaling molecule required for the early differentiation of the embryo and establishing of a dorsal-ventral axis. BMP4 is secreted from the dorsal portion of the notochord, and it acts in concert with sonic hedgehog (released from the ventral portion of the notochord) to establish a dorsal-ventral axis for the differentiation of later structures. BMP4 stimulates differentiation of overlying ectodermal tissue. Inhibition of the BMP4 signal (by chordin, noggin, or follistatin) causes the ectoderm to differentiate into the neural plate. The standard product used in this kit is recombinant BMP-4 with the molecular mass of 26KDa.
Kit Components
| Catalog Number | Description | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| EK0314-CAP | Anti-Human BMP4 Pre-coated 96-well strip microplate | 1 |
| EK0314-ST | Human BMP4 Standard | 2 vials, 10 ng/tube |
| EK0314-DA | Human BMP4 Biotinylated antibody (100x) | 100ul |
| AR1103 | Avidin-Biotin-Peroxidase Complex (100x) | 100ul |
| AR1106-1 | Sample Diluent | 30ml |
| AR1106-2 | Antibody Diluent | 12ml |
| AR1106-3 | Avidin-Biotin-Peroxidase Diluent | 12ml |
| AR1104 | Color Developing Reagent (TMB) | 10ml |
| AR1105 | Stop Solution | 10ml |
| AR1106-5 | Wash Buffer (25x) | 20ml |
| PLA-SEA | Adhesive plate sealers | 4 |
*The kit components are not available for individual purchase.
Materials Required But Not Included In Kit
- Microplate Reader capable of reading absorbance at 450nm.
- Incubator.
- Automated plate washer (optional).
- 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.
Data Examples, Quality Control Data & Sample Dilution
Validation Standard Curve O.D. At 450nm
| Concentration (pg/ml) | 0 | 62.5 | 125 | 250 | 500 | 1000 | 2000 | 4000 |
| O.D. | 0.037 | 0.083 | 0.143 | 0.285 | 0.523 | 1.037 | 1.478 | 2.012 |
Data Example Images
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Human BMP-4 PicoKine ELISA Kit standard curve
Recommended Sample Dilution Ratios
According to our internal validation assays using this ELISA kit, to detect BMP-4, Dilution ratio of 1:1, concentration in serum is 0-110 pg/ml..
Some articles we found to cite concentrations of BMP-4 in samples: 23208015 (Pubmed IDs).
Intra Assay Consistency & Inter Assay Consistency
We measured random samples of Human BMP-4 ELISA Kit PicoKine® within the same batch/lot to ensure the consistency of the kits' performances. ELISA intra assay consistency is measured using wells from the same plate/assay kit. ELISA inter assay consistency is measured using wells from different plates from the same batch production/lot.
| Intra-Assay Precision | Inter-Assay Precision | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| n | 16 | 16 | 16 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| Mean (pg/ml) | 196 | 814 | 1756 | 199 | 823 | 1888 |
| Standard deviation | 12.15 | 48.02 | 124.67 | 12.33 | 49.38 | 169.92 |
| CV (%) | 6.2% | 7.1%% | 7.1% | 6.2% | 6% | 9% |
Reproducibility
We ensure reproducibility by testing three samples with differing concentrations of BMP-4 in ELISA kits from four different production batches/lots.
| 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 | 196 | 183 | 176 | 194 | 187 | 8.16 | 4.3% |
| Sample 2 | 814 | 793 | 763 | 851 | 805 | 32.03 | 3.9% |
| Sample 3 | 1756 | 1763 | 1749 | 1644 | 1728 | 48.74 | 2.8% |
Protein Target Info & Infographic
Gene/Protein Information For BMP4 (Source: Uniprot.Org, NCBI)
Gene Name
BMP4
Full Name
Bone morphogenetic protein 4
Weight
46555 MW
Superfamily
TGF-beta family
Alternative Names
Bone morphogenetic protein 4;BMP-4;Bone morphogenetic protein 2B;BMP-2B;BMP4;BMP2B, DVR4; BMP4 BMP2B, BMP2B1, MCOPS6, OFC11, ZYME bone morphogenetic protein 4 bone morphogenetic protein 4|bone morphogenetic protein 2B
*if product is indicated to react with multiple species, protein info is based on the gene entry specified above in "species".For more info on BMP4, check out the BMP4 Infographic
We have 30,000+ of these available, one for each gene! check them out.
In this infographic you will see the following information for BMP4: database IDs, super-family, protein function, synonyms, molecular weight, chromosomal locations, tissues of expression, subcellular locations, post translational modifications, and related diseases, research areas & pathways. If you want to see more information included, or would like to contribute to it and be acknowledged, please contact us [email protected].
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7 Customer Q&As for Human BMP-4 ELISA Kit PicoKine®
Question
Q: Can BMP-4 ELISA Kits be used with tissue homogenates (or other non-validated sample types)?
Verified Customer
Verified customer
Asked: 2020-12-05
Answer
A: Unfortunately, Boster Bio has not routinely validated tissue homogenates as a sample type for ELISA kits. This does not mean that ELISA kits are not suitable for other sample types than we have tested: it means further investigation is required. One will need to perform a spike and recovery study to determine if an unvalidated sample type will work with a particular kit. To perform a spike and recovery experiment, one should divide a sample into two aliquots. In one of the aliquots, the user should spike in a known amount of the kit standard. a dilution series is performed comparing the spiked versus the unspiked sample. Generally, samples with expected recovery and linearity between 80-120% are considered acceptable. This method can be used to validate any sample type that has not been evaluated by Boster Bio. for a more detailed spike and recovery protocol, please contact technical support.
Note: acceptable ranges should be determined individually by each laboratory. Additionally, technical support can help determine if a buffer component is not compatible with a given ELISA kit. please see the Citations tab on the product webpage for peer-reviewed papers utilizing a wide range of sample types. We also have an innovator's reward program where if the user validates our ELISA kits in applications or samples previously not validated by Boster Bio or other users, and share such information with us by submit a review, we will reward the user's efforts with a free antibody or ELISA kit from our catalog. Biocompare.com will also give $20 Amazon giftcard as an additional reward, if the review is submitted there as well.
Boster Scientific Support
Answered: 2020-12-05
Question
Q: if the enzyme conjugated BMP-4 antibodies are mixed with the substrate, will that change the substrate into the enzymatic reaction product? Or the enzyme function is only activated when the antibody is attached with the BMP-4 antigen?
Verified Customer
Verified customer
Asked: 2020-02-03
Answer
A: The enzyme is always active. Avoid contaminating the substrate with enzyme prior to the incubation otherwise it compromises the assay with false positive signal.
Boster Scientific Support
Answered: 2020-02-03
Question
Q: how to analyze ELISA data? I have performed BMP-4 level in bone tissue.
Verified Customer
Verified customer
Asked: 2020-01-24
Answer
A: please read this article on ELISA data analysis. bosterbio.com/ELISA-data-analysis-instructions. Boster also provides a free tool that you can use to analyze ELISA data. bosterbio.com/biology-research-tools/ELISA-data-analysis-online
Boster Scientific Support
Answered: 2020-01-24
Question
Q: what is the protocol regarding preparation of cell lysates prepared for use in Picokine® ELISA kits?
Verified Customer
Verified customer
Asked: 2019-11-06
Answer
A: in those Picokine® ELISAs where cell or tissue lysate is a validated sample type, sample preparation instructions for lysate can be found in the product insert. Components in lysate and lysis buffer can affect immunoreactivity, so if lysate is not a validated sample type, care must be taken in sample preparation and validation.
Boster Scientific Support
Answered: 2019-11-06
Question
Q: for how much duration can samples (cell cultures, serum, and plasma) be stored and still be stable for quantification BMP-4 using the EK0314 Human BMP-4 Picokine® ELISA Kit?
Verified Customer
Verified customer
Asked: 2019-03-02
Answer
A: Boster Bio does not evaluate sample stability. Variations in sample collection, processing, and storage may affect the stabilityof samples. It is recommend to assay sample immediately after collection when possible, or aliquot into single use volumes and store samples frozen. avoid repetitive freeze-thaw cycles with the stored samples in order to limit protein degradation.
Boster Scientific Support
Answered: 2019-03-02
Question
Q: we need your recommendation regarding the dilution ratio of serum samples for detection of BMP-4 in Human bone tissue? I am trying to measure a few parameters and it requires 100ul of diluted samples for each well. We have low serum quantitys so we like to dilute as much as possible.
Verified Customer
Verified customer
Asked: 2018-02-25
Answer
A: having little idea about the physiological or pathological context of your samples we cannot recommend a dilution ratio without performing a pilot test with your samples. Here is how you can perform a pilot study on your own: perform a serial dilution of your samples on the BMP-4 ELISA kit to make sure you have a linear ascending curve followed by a plateau, which signifies the samples saturating the detection limit of the kit. Then you can pick the dilution ratios from samples in the linear part of the curve as your experimental dilution ratio.
If you are interested in using our ELISA service, you can also send us your sample and we will take care of everything for you. You can check our service details here: bosterbio.com/services/assay-services/ELISA-testing-service
Since you mentioned you have limited samples, our cost effective multiplex ELISA service would fit perfectly for your needs, where we can generate dozens of data points using as little as 25ul sample volume. Information on this service is also in the above link.
Boster Scientific Support
Answered: 2018-02-25
Question
Q: is there any online tool I can use to streamline the data analysis for my ELISA results?
Verified Customer
Verified customer
Asked: 2018-01-14
Answer
A: We have a web based ELISA curve fitting (4pl) and data analysis tool. Please give it a try: bosterbio.com/biology-research-tools/ELISA-data-analysis-online. You can also consult our article on ELISA data analysis: bosterbio.com/ELISA-data-analysis-instructions
Boster Scientific Support
Answered: 2018-01-14
