| Product name | Human MITF ELISA Kit |
| Synonyms | bHLHe32, Class E basic helix-loop-helix protein 32, MI, Microphthalmia-associated transcription factor, WS2A |
| Reactivity | Human |
| Host / Isotype | United States |
| Tests | 1 X 96 well plate |
| Sample type | Cell lysate |
| Assay type | Sandwich |
| Sensitivity | 0.01 ng/mL |
| Range | 0.156-10 ng/mL |
| Tested applications | Sandwich ELISA |
| Gene ID (NCBI) | 4286 |
| Sample Type | Average Range |
| Cell lysate | 80% 74%-85% |
| Sample | n mean ( ng/mL ) SD CV% |
| 1 | 16 4.95 0.27 5.39 |
| 2 | 16 1.40 0.08 6.01 |
| 3 | 16 0.42 0.03 7.43 |
| Storage Instructions | All the reagents are stored at 2-8℃ for 6 months or -20℃ for 12 months. Refer to the protocol for further storage instructions. |
The retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) has a essential role in maintaining visual function and dedifferentiation of RPE contributes to the pathophysiology of several ocular diseases. Microphthalmia-associated transcription factor (MITF) is a key regulator of RPE differentiation that is also down-regulated in dedifferentiated hfRPE cells. MITF is a basic helix-loop-helix (hHLH)-leucine zipper protein that involves in the development of various cell types, including neural crest-derived melanocytes and optic cup-derived retinal pigment epithelial cells. Microphthalmia-associated transcription factor (MITF) acts as a master regulator of melanocyte development, function and survival by modulating various differentiation and cell-cycle progression genes. Properties Storage Instructions All the reagents are stored at 2-8℃ for 6 months or -20℃ for 12 months. Refer to the protocol for further storage instructions. Synonyms bHLHe32, Class E basic helix-loop-helix protein 32, MI, Microphthalmia-associated transcription factor, WS2A FAQ 1、I have limited sample diluent. How should I handle samples requiring high dilution factors? Answer: We recommend performing a serial dilution. For example, if human serum requires a 1,000,000-fold dilution, you can use a three-step 100× dilution method as follows: Step 1: Take 2 uL of human serum and add it to 198 uL of sample diluent, mix thoroughly to obtain a 100-fold diluted sample. Step 2: Take 2 uL of the 100-fold diluted sample and add it to 198 uL of sample diluent, mix thoroughly to obtain a 10,000-fold diluted sample. Step 3: Take 2 uL of the 10,000-fold diluted sample and add it to 198 uL of sample diluent, mix thoroughly to obtain a 1,000,000-fold diluted sample. If further dilution is required, additional serial steps can be used. We do not recommend using any other solutions or water for dilution, except for the sample diluent we suggest. If your sample diluent is still insufficient, please contact our customer service for more sample diluent.