Formats:
The HV (high volume) kit contains reagents to run 100 wells in 96-well format, using a 60 µL reaction volume.
The 500-point kit contains enough reagents to run 500 wells in 384-well format, using a 20 µL reaction volume.
The 10,000-point kit contains enough reagents to run 10,000 wells in 384-well format, using a 20 µL reaction volume.
The 50,000-point kit contains enough reagents to run 50,000 wells in 384-well format, using a 20 µL reaction volume.
In the AlphaLISA SureFire Ultra assay, Donor beads are coated with streptavidin to capture one of the antibodies, which is biotinylated. Acceptor beads are coated with a proprietary CaptSure™ agent that immobilizes the other antibody, labeled with a CaptSure™ tag. In the presence of target protein, the two antibodies bring the Donor and Acceptor beads close together, generating signal. The amount of light emission is directly proportional to the amount of protein present in the sample.
AlphaLISA SureFire Ultra™ kits are compatible with:
Cell and tissue lysates
Antibody modulators
Biotherapeutic antibodies
Alpha SureFire kits can be used for:
Cellular kinase assays
Receptor activation studies
Screening
Total-AlphaLISA SureFire Ultra assay principle
The Total-AlphaLISA SureFire Ultra assay measures the expression level of a target protein in a biological sample (e.g. cell lysate).
The Total-AlphaLISA SureFire Ultra assay uses two antibodies which recognize two different distal epitopes on the target protein. AlphaLISA assays require two bead types: Acceptor and Donor Beads. Acceptor Beads are coated with a proprietary CaptSure™ agent to specifically immobilize the assay specific antibody, labeled with a CaptSure tag. Donor Beads are coated with streptavidin to capture one of the detection antibodies, which is biotinylated. In the presence of target protein, the two antibodies bring the Donor and Acceptor Beads in close proximity whereby the singlet oxygen transfers energy to excite the Acceptor Bead, allowing for the generation of a luminescent Alpha signal. The amount of light emission is directly proportional to the quantity of protein present in the sample.
Total-AlphaLISA SureFire Ultra two-plate assay protocol
The two-plate protocol involves culturing and treating the cells in a 96-well plate before lysis, then transferring lysates into a 384-well OptiPlate™ plate before the addition of Total-AlphaLISA SureFire Ultra detection reagents. This protocol enables cell viability and confluence to be monitored. In addition, lysates from a single well can be used to measure multiple targets.
Total-AlphaLISA SureFire Ultra one-plate assay protocol
Detection of Total target protein with AlphaLISA SureFire Ultra reagents can be performed in a single plate used for culturing, treatment, and lysis. No washing steps are required. This HTS designed protocol allows for miniaturization while maintaining robust AlphaLISA SureFire Ultra quality.
Insulin induces rapid phosphorylation of IGF-1 receptor
A431 cells were seeded in a 96-well plate (40,000 cells/well) in complete medium and incubated overnight at 37°C, 5% CO2. The cells were treated with 200 µg/mL of insulin for various time points in serum free medium.
After treatment, the cells were lysed with 50 µL of Lysis Buffer for 10 minutes at RT with shaking (350 rpm). Phospho (Tyr1135/1136) and Total IGF-1 Receptor β levels were evaluated using respective AlphaLISA SureFire Ultra assays. For the detection step, 10 µL of cell lysate (approximately 8,000 cells) was transferred into a 384-well white OptiPlate, followed by 5 µL of Acceptor mix and incubated for 1 hour at RT. Finally, 5 µL of Donor mix was then added to each well and incubated for 1 hour at RT in the dark. The plate was read on an Envision using standard AlphaLISA settings.
As expected, insulin induced a rapid and potent phosphorylation of Tyr1135/1136 while a modest, not significant increase was observed in Total levels.
Insulin induces IGF-1 R phosphorylation in a dose-dependent manner
A431 cells were seeded in a 96-well plate (40,000 cells/well) in complete medium and incubated overnight at 37°C, 5% CO2. The cells were treated with increasing concentrations of insulin for 5 minutes.
After treatment, the cells were lysed with 50 µL of Lysis Buffer for 10 minutes at RT with shaking (350 rpm). Phospho (Tyr1135/1136) and Total IGF-1 Receptor β levels were evaluated using respective AlphaLISA SureFire Ultra assays. For the detection step, 10 µL of cell lysate (approximately 8,000 cells) was transferred into a 384-well white OptiPlate, followed by 5 µL of Acceptor mix and incubated for 1 hour at RT. Finally, 5 µL of Donor mix was then added to each well and incubated for 1 hour at RT in the dark. The plate was read on an Envision using standard AlphaLISA settings.
As expected, insulin induced a dose-dependent increase in Phospho (Tyr1135/1136) levels with no significant changes in Total levels.
IGF-1 induces IGF-1 Receptor phosphorylation in MCF7 cells
MCF7 cells were seeded in a 96-well plate (40,000 cells/well) in complete medium and incubated overnight at 37°C, 5% CO2. The cells were serum starved for 2 hours followed by a treatment with increasing concentrations of IGF-1 for 15 minutes.
After treatment, the cells were lysed with 100 µL of Lysis Buffer for 10 minutes at RT with shaking (350 rpm). Phospho (Tyr1135/1136) and Total IGF-1 Receptor β levels were evaluated using respective AlphaLISA SureFire Ultra assays. For the detection step, 10 µL of cell lysate (approximately 8,000 cells) was transferred into a 384-well white OptiPlate, followed by 5 µL of Acceptor mix and incubated for 1 hour at RT. Finally, 5 µL of Donor mix was then added to each well and incubated for 1 hour at RT in the dark. The plate was read on an Envision using standard AlphaLISA settings.
As expected, IGF-1 induced a dose-dependent increase in Phospho (Tyr1135/1136) levels while Total levels remained unchanged.
IGF-1 Receptor β expression in various cell lines
Adherent cells were grown to confluency in a T175 flask in complete medium and were lysed with Lysis Buffer at a density of 0.5 x 106 cells/mL. Suspension cells were harvested, washed in HBSS and lysed with Lysis Buffer at a density of 1.6 x 106 cells/mL.
IGF-1 Receptor β Total levels were evaluated by AlphaLISA SureFire Ultra. For the detection step, 10 µL of cell lysate (5,000 adherent and 16,000 suspension cells) were transferred into a 384-well white OptiPlate, followed by 5 µL of Acceptor Mix and incubated for 1 hour at RT. Finally, 5 µL of Donor Mix was then added to each well and incubated for 1 hour at RT in the dark. The plate was read on an Envision using standard AlphaLISA settings. IGF-1 Receptor β expression was detected in multiple human cell lines.
IGF-1 Receptor β assay sensitivity - cell lysate dilution
Cell lysate was prepared from A431 cells cultured to confluence in T175 flasks in complete medium. Cells were treated with 200 µg/mL insulin for 5 minutes and then lysed in 4 mL of Lysis Buffer.
Lysates were serially diluted in Lysis Buffer and assayed for Phospho (Tyr1135/1136) and Total IGF-1 Receptor using respective AlphaLISA SureFire Ultra kits. For the detection step, 10 µL of lysate was transferred into a 384-well white OptiPlate, followed by 5 µL of Acceptor mix and incubated for 1 hour at room temperature. Finally, 5 µL of Donor mix was then added to each well and incubated for 1 hour at RT in the dark. The plate was read on an Envision using standard AlphaLISA settings.
Approximate number of cells/datapoint is indicated. The dotted line represents assay background. The assay can detect IGF-1 Receptor expression down to 500 cells/datapoint.
