| Description | High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL), as an anti-atherogenic lipoprotein, transports cholesterol from peripheral tissues to the liver for metabolism, where it is converted into bile acids or directly excreted from the intestine via bile. This process reduces cholesterol deposition on the arterial wall. High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL), as an anti-atherogenic lipoprotein, transports cholesterol from peripheral tissues to the liver for metabolism, where it is converted into bile acids or directly excreted from the intestine via bile. This process reduces cholesterol deposition on the arterial wall. HDL exerts its anti-atherosclerotic effects through various mechanisms, including promoting reverse cholesterol transport, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities, inhibiting thrombus formation, and improving endothelial cell function.Detection Principle: Cholesterol esterase (CHER) and cholesterol oxidase (CHOD) are chemically modified and used in conjunction with dextran sulfate and magnesium ions (or other compounds like sulfated cyclodextrin complexes) to reduce their enzymatic reactivity towards LDL, VLDL, and chylomicrons, making them selectively interact with HDL-cholesterol. Based on this principle, in the first reaction step, LDL, VLDL, and chylomicrons are complexed with reagents like dextran sulfate. In the second reaction step, using the chemically modified CHER and CHOD, HDL-cholesterol is directly measured without the need to separate other lipoproteins. Specifically, the chemically modified CHER catalyzes the hydrolysis of cholesterol esters to generate Free Cholesterol (FC). FC is then oxidized by CHOD to produce 4-cholestenone and hydrogen peroxide. Subsequently, hydrogen peroxide reacts with 4-aminoantipyrine and phenol under the catalysis of peroxidase (POD) to generate a red quinoneimine compound, which has a characteristic absorption peak at 546 nm. The HDL-C content is determined by measuring the absorbance at 546 nm.Component96TStorageReagent 118 mL2-8℃. Store in the dark.Reagent 26 mL2-8℃. Store in the dark.Reagent 31EA2-8℃. Store in the dark.Standard (Powder, 1 vial) Preparation:1. Before use, centrifuge at 8000 g, 4°C for 2 minutes to collect the powder at the bottom of the tube.2. Add 0.1 mL of distilled water to dissolve. Use within one week. The prepared concentration is as indicated on the label.User-Prepared Instruments and Reagents:Mortar (Homogenizer), balance, ice box (ice maker), benchtop centrifuge, adjustable micropipettes, water bath (oven, incubator, metal bath), 96-well plate, centrifuge tubes, microplate reader, distilled water (deionized water or ultrapure water are acceptable), ethanol.Experimental ProcedureIt is recommended to first perform a preliminary test using 1-3 samples with expected significant differences (e.g., different types or groups) to familiarize yourself with the procedure and to determine or adjust sample concentrations based on the preliminary results, preventing unnecessary waste of samples or reagents.1. Sample Extraction1.1 Tissue SamplesWeigh approximately 0.1 g of tissue sample and place it in a mortar. Add 1 mL of ethanol and homogenize in an ice bath. Centrifuge at 12,000 rpm, 4°C or room temperature for 10 minutes. Collect the supernatant for assay.Note: If increasing the sample amount, maintain a tissue mass (g) to ethanol volume (mL) ratio between 1:5 and 1:10.1.2 Liquid SamplesAssay clear liquid samples directly. If turbid, centrifuge and use the supernatant for assay.1.3 Serum SamplesFor routine, clear serum samples, add reagents directly according to the assay table and proceed with detection. If the serum sample has a high protein content, adding reagents as per the table may cause turbidity. In this case, first take 200 µL of serum + 200 µL of ethanol, mix well by inverting several times, centrifuge at 8,000 rpm, 4°C or room temperature for 5 minutes, and then collect the supernatant for assay.1.4 Bacterial/Cell SamplesCollect bacteria or cells into a centrifuge tube, centrifuge, and discard the supernatant. Add 1 mL of ethanol per approximately 5 million bacteria/cells. Disrupt the bacteria or cells by sonication in an ice bath (power 200W, pulse 3s on, 10s off, repeat 30 times). Centrifuge at 12,000 rpm, 4°C for 10 minutes. Collect the supernatant and keep it on ice for assay.*Note: If increasing the sample amount, maintain a bacteria/cell count (10⁴) to ethanol volume (mL) ratio between 500:1 and 1000:1.*2. Assay Steps2.1 Preheat the microplate reader for 30 minutes (or wait for the instrument to complete its self-check). Set the wavelength to 546 nm.2.2 Thaw all reagents to room temperature (25°C). Add reagents sequentially to a 96-well plate as follows:Reagent (µL)Test TubeStandard Tube (once)Blank Tube (once)Sample2.5Standard2.5Distilled Water2.5Reagent 1180180180Mix well and incubate at 37°C for 5 minutes. Read the absorbance at 546 nm for each tube (A₁).Reagent 2606060Mix well and incubate at 37°C for 10 minutes. Read the absorbance at 546 nm for each tube (A₂). Calculate ΔA = A₂ - A₁ for each tube.Note:(1) If the A₂ value for the Test Tube is greater than 1, dilute the sample with ethanol. The dilution factor (D) must be substituted into the calculation formula.(2) If ΔA for the Test Tube is lower than ΔA for the Blank Tube, consider increasing the sample volume V₁ (e.g., increase the sample volume in the Test Tube and the water volume in the Blank Tube to 5 µL or more, keeping Reagents 1 and 2 volumes unchanged; for the Standard Tube, keep at 2.5 µL and add 2.5 µL distilled water to make up volume) or increasing the sample weight W (e.g., to 0.2 g or more). The changed V₁ or W must then be substituted into the calculation formula.3. Calculation of Results3.1 Based on Sample MassDerived Formula:HDL-C (µmol/g weight) = (CStandard × V₂) × (ΔATest - ΔABlank) ÷ (ΔAStandard - ΔABlank) ÷ (W × V₁ ÷ V) × DSimplified Formula:HDL-C (µmol/g weight) = CStandard × (ΔATest - ΔABlank) ÷ (ΔAStandard - ΔABlank) ÷ W × D3.2 Based on Protein ContentDerived Formula:HDL-C (µmol/mg prot) = (CStandard × V₂) × (ΔATest - ΔABlank) ÷ (ΔAStandard - ΔABlank) ÷ (Cpr × V₁ ÷ V) × DSimplified Formula:HDL-C (µmol/mg prot) = CStandard × (ΔATest - ΔABlank) ÷ (ΔAStandard - ΔABlank) ÷ Cpr × D3.3 HDL-C Content in LiquidsDerived Formula:HDL-C (mmol/L) = (CStandard × V₂) × (ΔATest - ΔABlank) ÷ (ΔAStandard - ΔABlank) ÷ V₁ × DSimplified Formula:HDL-C (mmol/L) = CStandard × (ΔATest - ΔABlank) ÷ (ΔAStandard - ΔABlank) × D3.4 HDL-C Content in SerumDerived Formula:HDL-C (mmol/L) = (CStandard × V₂) × (ΔATest - ΔABlank) ÷ (ΔAStandard - ΔABlank) ÷ V₁ × 2 × DSimplified Formula:HDL-C (mmol/L) = 2 × CStandard × (ΔATest - ΔABlank) ÷ (ΔAStandard - ΔABlank) × D3.5 Based on Cell CountDerived Formula:HDL-C (nmol/10⁴ cells) = (CStandard × V₂) × 10³ × (ΔATest - ΔABlank) ÷ (ΔAStandard - ΔABlank) ÷ (500 × V₁ ÷ V) × DSimplified Formula:HDL-C (nmol/10⁴ cells) = 2 × CStandard × (ΔATest - ΔABlank) ÷ (ΔAStandard - ΔABlank) × DParameter Definitions:CStandard: Concentration as indicated on the label (mmol/L or µmol/mL)V₁: Volume of sample added (0.0025 mL)V: Volume of extraction buffer (ethanol) added (1 mL)V₂: Volume of standard added (0.0025 mL)D: Dilution factor (1 if not diluted)2: Dilution factor in serum pre-treatment500: Number of cells (in units of 10⁴)W: Sample weight (g)Cpr: Protein concentration of the supernatant (mg/mL); Aladdin's BCA Protein Quantification Kit (B665595) or Ready-to-Use BCA Protein Quantification Kit (R1491648) is recommended.Precautions1. It is recommended to first perform a preliminary test using 1-3 samples with expected significant differences (e.g., different types or groups) to familiarize yourself with the procedure. Based on the preliminary results, determine or adjust sample concentrations to prevent unnecessary waste of samples or reagents.2. This product is for research use only. Not for use in clinical diagnosis. For your safety and health, please wear a lab coat and disposable gloves during operation... Read More | The content of this cell is too long for an XLSX file (more than 32767 characters). Please use the CSV format for this export | Inquire | The content of this cell is too long for an XLSX file (more than 32767 characters). Please use the CSV format for this export | This kit combines efficient guanidine isothiocyanate lysis technology with silicon matrix membrane purification technology to efficiently extract total RNA from animal cells and tissues. The starting sample usually has a maximum of 30 mg of tissue or 1 x 107 cells. This reagent kit can also recover This kit combines efficient guanidine isothiocyanate lysis technology with silicon matrix membrane purification technology to efficiently extract total RNA from animal cells and tissues. The starting sample usually has a maximum of 30 mg of tissue or 1 x 107 cells. This reagent kit can also recover partially purified RNA, RNA obtained from in vitro transcription and enzymatic reactions. This reagent kit can extract and purify high-quality RNA with a molecular weight greater than 200 bases, with almost no DNA residue. If RNA experiments are to be conducted that are highly sensitive to trace amounts of DNA, residual DNA can be digested and removed on a column using DNase I without RNase. The extracted RNA can be used for downstream experiments such as RT-PCR, Northern Blot, Dot Blot, etc. R666020Component50 TStorageR666020ABuffer RL35 mLRTR666020BBuffer RW140 mLRTR666020CBuffer RW2 (concentrate)11 mLRTR666020DRNase-Free Water10 mLRTR666020ESpin Columns RM with Collection Tubes50 setsRTR666020FRNase-Free Centrifuge Tubes (1.5 mL)50 EART Self prepared reagents: β- Mercaptoethanol, anhydrous ethanol (newly opened or dedicated for RNA extraction).Preparation and important precautions before the experimentTo prevent RNase pollution, attention should be paid to the following aspects:1) Use RNase free plastic products and gun heads to avoid cross contamination.2) Glassware should be dry baked at a high temperature of 180 ℃ for 4 hours before use, while plastic containers can be soaked in 0.5 M NaOH for 10 minutes, thoroughly rinsed with water, and then sterilized under high pressure.3) Prepare the solution using water without RNase.4) Operators should wear disposable masks and gloves, and change gloves frequently during the experiment.2. The extracted samples should avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles, otherwise it will affect the quantity and quality of RNA extraction.3. Before use, please check if there is any crystallization or precipitation in the Buffer RL. It can be heated at 56 ℃ and re solved. Please add Buffer RL before use β- Mercaptoethanol, with a final concentration of 1%. Add 10 to 1ml Buffer RL µ L β- Mercaptoethanol. join β- The buffer RL room temperature of mercaptoethanol can be stored for one month.4. Before the first use, anhydrous ethanol should be added to Buffer RW2 according to the instructions on the reagent bottle label.5. All centrifugation steps should be carried out at room temperature unless otherwise specified, and all operation steps should be carried out quickly.6. If downstream experiments are highly sensitive to DNA, it is recommended to treat RNA with DNase I that does not contain RNase.Operation steps1. Sample processing1a organization: Grind the organization in liquid nitrogen. Add 600 to every 20-30 mg of tissue µ L Buffer RL (check if it is added before use) β- Mercaptoethanol), tissue sample less than 20 mg plus 350 µ Buffer RL. The sample volume shall not exceed one tenth of the buffer RL volume.1b Single layer culture of cells: The cells are directly lysed or processed into cell suspensions in a culture bottle, centrifuged to obtain cell precipitates, and the supernatant is discarded. 600 is added every 6-10 cm2 of culture area µ Buffer RL, less than 6 cm2, add 350 µ Blow buffer RL several times to fully crack it.1c cell suspension: Centrifuge at 12000 rpm (~13400 × g) for 1 minute to discard the supernatant and obtain cell precipitate. Add 600 cells every 5 × 106-1 × 107 cells µ Buffer RL, less than 5 × 106 cells added to 350 µ Blow buffer RL several times to fully crack it.Attention:1) Try to eliminate the cell culture medium as much as possible, as it may inhibit cell lysis and affect RNA production.2) Try to fully suspend and lyse the cells, otherwise it will affect RNA production.2. After the sample is fully lysed, it should be left at room temperature for 5 minutes to completely separate the protein nucleic acid complex.3. Centrifuge at 2000rpm for 2-5 minutes, take the supernatant and proceed to the next step.4. Add 1 volume (600) µ L or 350 µ l) Mix 70% ethanol (prepared without RNase water) well.Attention: Adding ethanol may cause precipitation and will not affect subsequent experiments.5. Add all the solution obtained in step 4 to the Spin Columns RM that has been loaded into the collection tube. If it is not possible to add all the solution to the adsorption column at once, please transfer it in two batches, centrifuge at 12000 rpm for 1 minute, discard the waste liquid in the collection tube, and place the adsorption column in the collection tube. Attention: The maximum loading capacity of the adsorption column is 100 µ g, do not overload, otherwise it will affect the yield and purity of RNA.6. Add 700 to the adsorption column µ Centrifuge at 12000 rpm for 1 minute, discard the waste liquid from the collection tube, and place the adsorption column in the collection tube.Optional steps: If conducting RNA experiments that are highly sensitive to trace amounts of DNA, replace step 6 with the following steps.1) Add 350 to the adsorption column µ L Buffer RW1, centrifuge at 12000 rpm for 15 seconds, discard the waste liquid, and place the adsorption column back into the recovery manifold.2) Preparation of DNase I mixture: Take 52 µ Add 8 RNase Free Water to it µ 10 x Reaction Buffer and 20 µ DNase I (1 U/ µ l) Mix well and prepare to a final volume of 80 µ The reaction solution of L.Attention: The above system is configured according to our company's DNase I reaction system. Please refer to the corresponding manual for other company products.3) Add 80 µ l of the prepared DNase I reaction solution directly to the adsorption column and incubate at 20-30 ℃ for 15 minutes.4) Add 350 to the adsorption column µ L Buffer RW1, centrifuge at 12000 rpm for 15 seconds, discard the waste liquid, and place the adsorption column back into the recovery manifold.7. Add 500 to the adsorption column µ Buffer RW2 (check if anhydrous ethanol is added before use), centrifuge at 12000 rpm for 1 minute, discard the waste liquid in the collection tube, and place the adsorption column in the collection tube.8. Repeat step 7. 9. Centrifuge at 12000 rpm for 2 minutes and discard the waste liquid from the collection tube. Place the adsorption column at room temperature for a few minutes to thoroughly air dry.Note: The purpose of this step is to remove residual ethanol from the adsorption column, which can affect subsequent enzymatic reactions (such as enzyme digestion, PCR, etc.).10. Place the adsorption column in a new RNase free centrifuge tube, and add 30-50 to the middle of the adsorption column in the air µ Place RNase Free Water at room temperature for 1 minute, centrifuge at 12000 rpm for 1 minute, collect RNA solution, and store RNA at -70 ℃ to prevent degradation.Attention:1) The volume of RNase Free Water should not be less than 30 µ l. Small volume affects the recovery rate.2) If you want to increase RNA production, you can use 30-50 µ Repeat step 10 for the new RNase Free Water.3) If you want to increase the RNA concentration, you can add the obtained solution back to the adsorption column and repeat step 10... Read More |