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Product Info Summary
| SKU: | EK0520 |
|---|---|
| Size: | 96 wells/kit, with removable strips. |
| Reactive Species: | Human |
| Application: | ELISA |
| Sample Types: | cell culture supernatants, serum, plasma (heparin, EDTA) and saliva. |
Product info
Product Name
Human TIMP-1 ELISA Kit PicoKine®
SKU/Catalog Number
EK0520
Size
96 wells/kit, with removable strips.
*Question: How many samples can I assay/run in this kit?
Description
Human TIMP-1 ELISA Kit PicoKine® (96 Tests). Quantitate Human TIMP1 in cell culture supernatants, serum, plasma (heparin, EDTA) and saliva. Sensitivity: 5pg/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 TIMP-1 ELISA Kit PicoKine® (Boster Biological Technology, Pleasanton CA, USA, Catalog # EK0520)
Clonality of Antibodies
See Datasheet for details
Standard Protein
Expression system for standard: NS0; Immunogen sequence: C24-A207
Sensitivity
<5 pg/ml
Assay Range
15.6 pg/ml - 1,000 pg/ml
Standard Dilution Instructions
See datasheet of EK0520 for more details
Cross-reactivity
There is no detectable cross-reactivity with other relevant proteins.
Reactive Species
EK0520 is reactive to TIMP1 in Human samples
Validated Sample Types
cell culture supernatants, serum, plasma (heparin, EDTA) and saliva.
Application Guarantee
EK0520 is guaranteed for ELISA in Human by Boster Guarantee
See how Boster Bio validate our ELISA kits: ELISA Validation Information
Background of TIMP-1
The tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinases 1 (TIMP1) is also called erythroid-potentiating activity (EPA). The X-linked gene for human TIMP1 is expressed in some but not all inactive X-containing somatic-cell hybrids, suggesting that this gene is either prone to reactivation or variable in its inactivation. Purified EPA specifically stimulates human and murine cells of the erythroid lineage, unlike murine interleukin-3 (IL-3) which stimulates precursor cells from all haematopoietic lineages. TIMP1 is thought to play a regulatory role in connective tissues by forming inactive complexes with those metalloproteinases that are normally responsible for connective tissue turnover. The human gene encoding TIMP has been mapped to the X chromosome in the region Xp11.1-p11.4. The standard product used in this kit is natural TIMP-1 with the molecular mass of 22KDa.
Kit Components
| Catalog Number | Description | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| EK0520-CAP | Anti-Human TIMP1 Pre-coated 96-well strip microplate | 1 |
| EK0520-ST | Human TIMP1 Standard | 2 vials, 10 ng/tube |
| EK0520-DA | Human TIMP1 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 | 15.6 | 31.2 | 62.5 | 125 | 250 | 500 | 1000 |
| O.D. | 0.003 | 0.438 | 0.759 | 1.197 | 1.322 | 1.669 | 1.805 | 2.033 |
Data Example Images
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Human TIMP-1 PicoKine ELISA Kit standard curve
Recommended Sample Dilution Ratios
According to our internal validation assays using this ELISA kit, to detect TIMP-1, Dilution ratio of 1:1000, concentration in serum is 71.8-137 ng/ml..
Some articles we found to cite concentrations of TIMP-1 in samples: 24078814 (Pubmed IDs).
Intra Assay Consistency & Inter Assay Consistency
We measured random samples of Human TIMP-1 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) | 27 | 194 | 429 | 28 | 209 | 433 |
| Standard deviation | 1.59 | 12.22 | 29.17 | 2.12 | 14.63 | 36.37 |
| CV (%) | 6.8% | 7% | 6.8% | 7.6% | 7% | 8.4% |
Reproducibility
We ensure reproducibility by testing three samples with differing concentrations of TIMP-1 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 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 0.7 | 2.3% |
| Sample 2 | 155 | 156 | 165 | 162 | 159 | 4.15 | 2.6% |
| Sample 3 | 411 | 409 | 455 | 402 | 419 | 20.9 | 4.9% |
Protein Target Info & Infographic
Gene/Protein Information For TIMP1 (Source: Uniprot.Org, NCBI)
Gene Name
TIMP1
Full Name
Metalloproteinase inhibitor 1
Weight
23171 MW
Superfamily
protease inhibitor I35 (TIMP) family
Alternative Names
Metalloproteinase inhibitor 1;Erythroid-potentiating activity;EPA;Fibroblast collagenase inhibitor;Collagenase inhibitor;Tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinases 1;TIMP-1;TIMP1;CLGI, TIMP; TIMP1 CLGI, EPA, EPO, HCI, TIMP, TIMP-1 TIMP metallopeptidase inhibitor 1 metalloproteinase inhibitor 1|collagenase inhibitor|epididymis secretory sperm binding protein|erythroid potentiating activity|fibroblast collagenase inhibitor|tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinases 1
*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 TIMP1, check out the TIMP1 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 TIMP1: 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].
Specific Publications For Human TIMP-1 ELISA Kit PicoKine® (EK0520)
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EK0520 has been cited in 30 publications:
*The publications in this section are manually curated by our staff scientists. They may differ from Bioz's machine gathered results. Both are accurate. If you find a publication citing this product but is missing from this list, please let us know we will issue you a thank-you coupon.
LPS‑induced proinflammatory cytokine expression in human airway epithelial cells and macrophages via NF‑κB, STAT3 or AP‑1 activation
Decreased expression of matrix metalloproteinase-1 in the maternal umbilical serum, trophoblasts and decidua leads to preeclampsia
Gelatinases and their tissue inhibitors in a group of subjects with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome
Behaviour of the plasma concentration of gelatinases and their tissue inhibitors in subjects with venous leg ulcers
Gelatinases and Their Tissue Inhibitors in a Group of Subjects With Metabolic Syndrome
MMP-2, MMP-9, TIMP-1, and TIMP-2 in the Peripheral Blood of Patients with Differentiated Thyroid Carcinoma
Crucial factors of the inflammatory microenvironment (IL-1β/TNF-α/TIMP-1) promote the maintenance of the malignant hemopoietic clone of myelofibrosis: an in vitro study
Modulatory effect of curcumin analogs on the activation of metalloproteinases in human periodontal stem cells
LincRNA 1700020I14Rik alleviates cell proliferation and fibrosis in diabetic nephropathy via miR-34a-5p/Sirt1/HIF-1α signaling
Steroid Injection and Biomarker Levels in the Treatment of Unicameral Bone Cysts: Can we Estimate the Result?
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10 Customer Q&As for Human TIMP-1 ELISA Kit PicoKine®
Question
Q: how do I analyze ELISA data? I have performed TIMP-1 level in plasma.
Verified Customer
Verified customer
Asked: 2020-01-14
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: 2020-01-14
Question
Q: how long can samples (cell cultures, serum, and plasma) be stored and still be stable for quantification TIMP-1 using the EK0520 Human TIMP-1 Picokine® ELISA Kit?
Verified Customer
Verified customer
Asked: 2019-11-12
Answer
A: Boster Bio does not assess sample stability. Variations in sample collection, processing, and storage may alter 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 repeat freeze-thaw cycles with the stored samples in order to prevent protein degradation.
Boster Scientific Support
Answered: 2019-11-12
Question
Q: Can TIMP-1 ELISA Kits be used with tissue homogenates (or other non-validated sample types)?
Verified Customer
Verified customer
Asked: 2019-08-14
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: 2019-08-14
Question
Q: What is the optimal O.D. value for TIMP-1 ELISA kit? I used your TIMP-1 ELISA on serum samples. For my positive control, I received an O.D. value of 0.826, while my negative control received a value of 0.136. I obtained both of these controls from the ELISA kit, where your kit's typical data shows O.D. values much higher than my positive control and your background is lower. My samples O.D. values are around 0.225 and the highest is only 0.357. can I consider these samples contain TIMP-1 even though the O.D. values are not very high?
Verified Customer
Verified customer
Asked: 2019-07-12
Answer
A: The absolute O.D. values may change according to incubation time. The more you incubate the higher the O.D. values are going to be. a point of focus should be is whether your sample O.D. values are statistically significantly higher than your blank values. in the example mentioned, you could extend your development time in the substrate incubation step to obtain higher O.D. values, as long as your negative controls' O.D. values are not increasing faster in proportion to your positive controls. normally, a sample with O.D. value 2 standard deviations higher than your negative controls can be considered positive. We calculate the sensitivity of this ELISA kit by changeing cutoff O.D. value, calculated as the average of 20 negative controls plus 2 standard deviations of the 20 negative controls, into a concentration. in other words, when we claim this TIMP-1 ELISA kit to have sensitivity of 5pg/ml, that means the minimum amount of TIMP-1 that can be declared/interpreted as positive by the above standard is 5pg/ml.
Boster Scientific Support
Answered: 2019-07-12
Question
Q: is it okay to use citrate plasma as samples in Human TIMP-1 Picokine® ELISA Kit (Catalog # EK0520)?
Verified Customer
Verified customer
Asked: 2017-06-08
Answer
A: Chelating agents such as EDTA, Heparin and Citrate can irreversibly bind metal ions from the functional domain of TIMP-1 causing degradation of its protein structure. TIMP-1 may be denatured as a result and may compromise the assay's measurements. The chilating sites could also be too close to the epitopes required for detection and block the antigen antibody reaction. We have tested the TIMP-1 ELISA, treating samples with a number of anticoagulants and decided that heparin or EDTA can be used for treatment of blood/plasma samples. Do not use other anticoagulents when collecting samples.
Boster Scientific Support
Answered: 2017-06-08
Question
Q: is there any online tool I can use to streamline the data analysis for my ELISA results?
L. Patel
Verified customer
Asked: 2017-02-22
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: 2017-02-22
Question
Q: Are Boster Bio recombinant proteins and antibodies sterile?
Y. Martinez
Verified customer
Asked: 2016-09-29
Answer
A: although the vials are bottled using aseptic techniques, heat-treated vials, and sterile stock solutions, they are not considered or guaranteed to be sterile. If sterile material is required for an experiment, the material can be filtered through a 0.2 micron filter designed for use with biological fluids.
Boster Scientific Support
Answered: 2016-09-29
Question
Q: which procedure should I follow in order to thaw whole blood sample for TIMP-1 ELISA after freezing?
Verified Customer
Verified customer
Asked: 2015-08-24
Answer
A: we do not recommend freezing and thaw whole blood. erythrocytes are fragile and, if frozen and thawed, will undergo hemolysis rendering the samples useless. To keep your blood samples to test TIMP-1 for a later time, you should let the blood clot in glass tubes and separate the serum to freeze for later analysis.
Boster Scientific Support
Answered: 2015-08-24
Question
Q: how are cell lysates prepared for use in Picokine® ELISA kits?
Verified Customer
Verified customer
Asked: 2015-05-17
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 may impact immunoreactivity, so if lysate is not a validated sample type, care must be taken in sample preparation and validation.
Boster Scientific Support
Answered: 2015-05-17
Question
Q: how much samples can be assayed in a Picokine® ELISA Kit?
M. Kulkarni
Verified customer
Asked: 2014-07-10
Answer
A: The Picokine® ELISA Kits will generally run a 7-point standard curve, non-specific binding wells, and 39 samples in duplicate. this may might differ by kit so please refer to each datasheet for details.
Boster Scientific Support
Answered: 2014-07-10
