ab65336 Triglyceride Quantification Assay kit (Colorimetric/ Fluorometric) Instructions for use: For the rapid, sensitive and accurate measurement of Triglyceride in various samples. This product is for research use only and is not intended for diagnostic use. Version 9 Last Updated: 8 February 2016 Table of Contents INTRODUCTION 1 1. BACKGROUND 1 2. ASSAY SUMMARY 2 GENERAL INFORMATION 3 3. PRECAUTIONS 3 4. STORAGE AND STABILITY 3 5. LIMITATIONS 4 6. MATERIALS SUPPLIED 4 7. MATERIALS REQUIRED, NOT SUPPLIED 5 8. TECHNICAL HINTS 6 ASSAY PREPARATION 7 9. REAGENT PREPARATION 10. STANDARD PREPARATION 11. SAMPLE PREPARATION 7 8 10 ASSAY PROCEDURE 12 12. 12 ASSAY PROCEDURE DATA ANALYSIS 14 13. CALCULATIONS 14 14. TYPICAL DATA 16 RESOURCES 18 15. QUICK ASSAY PROCEDURE 18 16. TROUBLESHOOTING 19 17. INTERFERENCES 21 18. FAQS 21 19. NOTES 23 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION 1. BACKGROUND Triglyceride Quantification Assay Kit (Colorimetric/Fluorometric) (ab65336) is a sensitive and easy-to-use kit to measure triglyceride concentration in a variety of samples. In this assay, triglycerides are converted to free fatty acids and glycerol. The glycerol is then oxidized to generate a product which reacts with the probe to generate color (λ = 570 nm) and fluorescence (Ex/Em = 535/587 nm). This assay can detect 2 pmol – 10 nmol (or 2 µM – 10 mM range) of triglyceride in various biological samples. The kit also detects monoglycerides and diglycerides. Triglycerides (TG) are the main constituent of vegetable oil, animal fat, LDL and VLDL, and play an important role as transporters of fatty acids as well as serving as an energy source. Triglycerides are broken down into fatty acids and glycerol, after which both can serve as substrates for energy producing and metabolic pathways. High blood levels of triglycerides are implicated in atherosclerosis, heart disease and stroke as well as in pancreatitis. ab65336 Triglyceride Quantification Assay Kit (Colorimetric/Fluorometric) 1 INTRODUCTION 2. ASSAY SUMMARY Standard curve preparation Sample preparation Add lipase and incubate at RT for 20 minutes Add reaction mix and incubate at RT for 60 minutes protect from light Measure optical density (OD570 nm) or fluorescence (Ex/Em = 535/587 nm) ab65336 Triglyceride Quantification Assay Kit (Colorimetric/Fluorometric) 2 GENERAL INFORMATION GENERAL INFORMATION 3. PRECAUTIONS Please read these instructions carefully prior to beginning the assay. All kit components have been formulated and quality control tested to function successfully as a kit. We understand that, occasionally, experimental protocols might need to be modified to meet unique experimental circumstances. However, we cannot guarantee the performance of the product outside the conditions detailed in this protocol booklet. Reagents should be treated as possible mutagens and should be handle with care and disposed of properly. Please review the Safety Datasheet (SDS) provided with the product for information on the specific components. Observe good laboratory practices. Gloves, lab coat, and protective eyewear should always be worn. Never pipet by mouth. Do not eat, drink or smoke in the laboratory areas. All biological materials should be treated as potentially hazardous and handled as such. They should be disposed of in accordance with established safety procedures. 4. STORAGE AND STABILITY Store kit at -20°C in the dark immediately upon receipt. Kit has a storage time of 1 year from receipt, providing components have not been reconstituted. Refer to list of materials supplied for storage conditions of individual components. Observe the storage conditions for individual prepared components in the Materials Supplied section. Aliquot components in working volumes before storing at the recommended temperature. Reconstituted components are stable for 2 months. ab65336 Triglyceride Quantification Assay kit (Colorimetric/Fluorometric) 3 GENERAL INFORMATION 5. LIMITATIONS Assay kit intended for research use only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures. Do not mix or substitute reagents or materials from other kit lots or vendors. Kits are QC tested as a set of components and performance cannot be guaranteed if utilized separately or substituted. 6. MATERIALS SUPPLIED Item Triglyceride Assay Buffer 25 mL Storage Condition (Before Preparation) -20°C Triglyceride Probe (in DMSO, anhydrous) Lipase (Lyophilized) 200 μL -20°C -20°C 1 vial -20°C -20°C 1 vial -20°C -20°C 300 µL -20°C -20°C Triglyceride Enzyme Mix (Lyophilized) 1 mM Triglyceride Standard Amount ab65336 Triglyceride Quantification Assay kit (Colorimetric/Fluorometric) Storage Condition (After Preparation) -20°C 4 GENERAL INFORMATION 7. MATERIALS REQUIRED, NOT SUPPLIED These materials are not included in the kit, but will be required to successfully utilize this assay: Microplate reader capable of measuring absorbance at OD 570 nm (colorimetric) or fluorescence at Ex/Em = 535/587 nm (fluorometric) MilliQ water or other type of double distilled water (ddH2O) Pipettes and pipette tips, including multi-channel pipette Assorted glassware for the preparation of reagents and buffer solutions Tubes for the preparation of reagents and buffer solutions 96 well plate with clear flat bottom (for colorimetric assay) / 96 well plate with clear flat bottom, preferably black (for fluorometric assay) Dounce homogenizer (if using tissue) NP-40 ab65336 Triglyceride Quantification Assay kit (Colorimetric/Fluorometric) 5 GENERAL INFORMATION 8. TECHNICAL HINTS This kit is sold based on number of tests. A ‘test’ simply refers to a single assay well. The number of wells that contain sample, control or standard will vary by product. Review the protocol completely to confirm this kit meets your requirements. Please contact our Technical Support staff with any questions. Selected components in this kit are supplied in surplus amount to account for additional dilutions, evaporation, or instrumentation settings where higher volumes are required. They should be disposed of in accordance with established safety procedures. Avoid foaming components. Avoid cross contamination of samples or reagents by changing tips between sample, standard and reagent additions. Ensure all reagents and solutions are at the appropriate temperature before starting the assay. Samples which generate values that are greater than the most concentrated standard should be further diluted in the appropriate sample dilution buffer. Ensure plates are properly sealed or covered during incubation steps. Make sure you have the right type of plate for your detection method of choice. Make sure all necessary equipment is switched on and set at the appropriate temperature. or bubbles when mixing or ab65336 Triglyceride Quantification Assay kit (Colorimetric/Fluorometric) reconstituting 6 ASSAY PREPARATION ASSAY PREPARATION 9. REAGENT PREPARATION 9.1. Briefly centrifuge small vials at low speed prior to opening Triglyceride Assay Buffer: Ready to use as supplied. Equilibrate to room temperature before use. Store at -20°C. 9.2. Triglyceride Standard: Frozen storage may cause the triglyceride standard to separate from the aqueous phase. To re-dissolve, keep the cap tightly closed and place in a hot water bath (~80-100°C) for 1 minute or until the standard looks cloudy, and then vortex for 30 seconds, the standard should become clear. Repeat the heat and vortex one more time. The Triglyceride Standard is now completely in solution, and ready to use. Aliquot standard so that you have enough volume to perform the desired number of assays. Store aliquots at - 20°C. NOTE: each aliquot of standard should be boiled as described above before use. 9.3. Triglyceride Probe: Ready to use as supplied. Warm by placing in a 37°C bath for 1 – 5 minutes to thaw the DMSO solution before use. NOTE: DMSO tends to be solid when stored at -20°C, even when let at room temperature, so it needs to melt for few minutes at 37°C. Aliquot probe so that you have enough volume to perform the desired number of assays. Store at - 20°C protected from light and moisture. Once the probe is thawed, use within two months. 9.4. Triglyceride Enzyme mix: Reconstitute in 220 μL Triglyceride Assay Buffer. Keep on ice during the assay. Aliquot enzyme mix so that you have enough volume to perform the desired number of assays. Store aliquots at - 20°C. Use within two months. 9.5. Lipase: Reconstitute in 220 μL Triglyceride Assay Buffer. Keep on ice during the assay. Aliquot lipase so that you have enough volume ab65336 Triglyceride Quantification Assay kit (Colorimetric/Fluorometric) 7 ASSAY PREPARATION to perform the desired number of assays. Store at - 20°C. Use within two months. ab65336 Triglyceride Quantification Assay kit (Colorimetric/Fluorometric) 8 ASSAY PREPARATION 10. STANDARD PREPARATION Always prepare a fresh set of standards for every use. Discard the working standard dilutions after use as they do not store well. 10.1. For colorimetric assay 10.1.1. Prepare a 0.2 mM Triglyceride standard by diluting 100 µL of the 1 mM standard in 400 µL of Assay Buffer. 10.1.2. Using 0.2 mM Triglyceride standard, prepare standard curve dilution as described in the table in a microplate or microcentrifuge tubes: Standard # Assay Buffer (µL) Final volume in well (µL) End Conc TG in well (nmol/well) 1 Volume of TG Standard (µL) 0 150 50 0 2 30 120 50 2 3 60 90 50 4 4 90 60 50 6 5 120 30 50 8 6 150 0 50 10 Each dilution has enough amount of standard to set up duplicate reading (2 x 50 µL). ab65336 Triglyceride Quantification Assay kit (Colorimetric/Fluorometric) 9 ASSAY PREPARATION 10.2. For fluorometric assay: 10.2.1. Prepare a 0.2 mM Triglyceride standard by diluting 40 µL of the 1mM standard in 160 µL of Assay Buffer. 10.2.2. Prepare a 0.02 mM Triglyceride standard by diluting 50 µL of the 0.2mM Triglyceride standard with 450 µL of Assay buffer. 10.2.3. Using 0.02 mM Triglyceride standard, prepare standard curve dilution as described in the table in a microplate or microcentrifuge tubes: Standard # Assay Buffer (µL) 1 Volume of Triglyceride Standard (µL) 0 End Conc TG in well (pmol/well) 150 Final volume in well (µL) 50 2 3 30 120 50 200 60 90 50 400 4 90 60 50 600 5 120 30 50 800 6 150 0 50 1000 0 Each dilution has enough amount of standard to set up duplicate reading (2 x 50 µL). ab65336 Triglyceride Quantification Assay kit (Colorimetric/Fluorometric) 10 ASSAY PREPARATION 11. SAMPLE PREPARATION General Sample information: We recommend performing several dilutions of your sample to ensure the readings are within the standard value range. We recommend that you use fresh samples. If you cannot perform the assay at the same time, we suggest that you complete the Sample Preparation step before storing the samples. Alternatively, if that is not possible, we suggest that you snap freeze your samples in liquid nitrogen upon extraction and store them immediately at 80°C. When you are ready to test your samples, thaw them on ice. Be aware however that this might affect the stability of your samples and the readings can be lower than expected. 11.1. Cells (adherent or suspension) samples: 11.1.1. Harvest the amount of cells necessary for each assay (initial recommendation = 1 x 107 cells). 11.1.2. Wash cells with cold PBS. 11.1.3. Resuspend and homogenize samples in 1 mL of 5% NP40/ddH2O solution. 11.1.4. Slowly heat the samples to 80 – 100°C in a water bath for 2 – 5 minutes or until the NP-40 becomes cloudy, then cool down to room temperature. 11.1.5. Repeat previous step to solubilize all triglyceride. 11.1.6. Centrifuge for 2 minutes at top speed using a microcentrifuge to remove any insoluble material. 11.1.7. Dilute samples 10-fold with ddH2O before proceeding with the assay. ab65336 Triglyceride Quantification Assay kit (Colorimetric/Fluorometric) 11 ASSAY PREPARATION 11.2. Tissue Samples: 11.2.1. Harvest the amount of tissue necessary for each assay (initial recommendation = 100 mg tissue). 11.2.2. Wash tissue in cold PBS. 11.2.3. Resuspend and homogenize in 1 mL of 5%NP-40/ddH2O solution using a Dounce homogenizer or pestle with 10 – 15 passes. 11.2.4. Slowly heat the samples to 80 – 100°C in a water bath for 2 – 5 minutes or until the NP-40 becomes cloudy, then cool down to room temperature. 11.2.5. Repeat the heating one more time to solubilize all triglyceride. 11.2.6. Centrifuge for 2 minutes at top speed using a microcentrifuge to remove any insoluble material. 11.2.7. Dilute samples 10-fold with ddH2O before proceeding with the assay. 11.3. Serum samples: Serum contains 0.1 – 6 mM triglyceride, which can be tested directly. NOTE: We suggest using different volumes of sample to ensure readings are within the Standard Curve range. Endogenous compounds in the sample may interfere with the reaction. To ensure accurate determinations of Triglyceride in our sample, we recommend spiking samples with a known amount of Standard (2 – 10 nmol). ab65336 Triglyceride Quantification Assay kit (Colorimetric/Fluorometric) 12 ASSAY PROCEDURE ASSAY PROCEDURE 12. ASSAY PROCEDURE Equilibrate all materials and prepared reagents to room temperature prior to use. We recommend that you assay all standards, controls and samples in duplicate. Prepare all reagents, working standards, and samples as directed in the previous sections. NOTE: glycerol present in cell or tissue extracts can interfere with the lipase activity and generate background in this assay. If you suspect your samples contain glycerol, set up Sample Background Controls. 12.1. Set up Reaction wells: Standard wells = 50 µL standard dilutions. Sample wells = 2 – 50 µL samples (adjust volume to 50 µL/well with Triglyceride Assay Buffer). Sample background control wells = 2 – 50 µL samples (adjust volume to 50 µL/well with Triglyceride Assay Buffer). 12.2. Add Lipase: Add lipase to reactions as follows: Standard wells = 2 µL Lipase. Sample wells = 2 µL Lipase Sample Background control wells = 2 µL Triglyceride Assay Buffer (do not add Lipase to these samples). Mix and incubate 20 minutes at room temperature to convert triglyceride to glycerol and fatty acid. 12.3. Triglyceride Reaction Mix: Prepare 50 µL of Reaction Mix for each reaction. Mix enough reagents for the number of assays (samples, standards and background control) to be performed. Prepare a Master Mix of the Reaction Mix to ensure consistency. We recommend the following calculation: X µL component x (Number reactions + 1) ab65336 Triglyceride Quantification Assay kit (Colorimetric/Fluorometric) 13 ASSAY PROCEDURE Colorimetric Reaction Mix (µL) Fluorometric Reaction Mix (µL) Triglyceride Assay buffer 46 47.6 Triglyceride Probe* 2 0.4 Triglyceride Enzyme Mix 2 2 Component *NOTE: for fluorometric readings, using 0.4 μL/well of the Triglyceride probe decreases the background readings, therefore increasing detection sensitivity. 12.4. Add 50 µL of Reaction Mix into each well. 12.5. Mix and incubate at room temperature for 60 minutes protected from light. 12.6. Measure output on a microplate reader at OD 570 nm for colorimetric assay and at Ex/Em = 535/587 nm for a fluorometric assay. The reaction is stable for at least two hours. ab65336 Triglyceride Quantification Assay kit (Colorimetric/Fluorometric) 14 DATA ANALYSIS DATA ANALYSIS 13. CALCULATIONS Samples producing signals greater than that of the highest standard should be further diluted in appropriate buffer and reanalyzed, then multiply the concentration found by the appropriate dilution factor. 13.1. Average the duplicate reading for each standard and sample. 13.2. If sample background control is significant, then subtract the sample background control from the sample readings. 13.3. Subtract the mean absorbance value of the blank (Standard #1) from all standard and sample readings. This is the corrected absorbance. 13.4. Plot the corrected absorbance values for each standard as a function of the final concentration of Triglyceride. 13.5. Draw the best smooth curve through these points to construct the standard curve. Most plate reader software or Excel can plot these values and curve fit. Calculate the trendline equation based on your standard curve data (use the equation that provides the most accurate fit). 13.6. Concentration of triglyceride in the test samples is calculated as: 𝑇𝑠 ∗ 𝐷 𝑇𝐺 𝐶𝑜𝑛𝑐𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 = 𝑆𝑣 ( ) Where: Ts = amount of Triglyceride in the sample well calculated from standard curve (nmol). Sv = volume of sample added in sample wells (µL). D = sample dilution factor. Triglyceride molecular weight = 885.4 g/mol ab65336 Triglyceride Quantification Assay kit (Colorimetric/Fluorometric) 15 DATA ANALYSIS 13.7. For spiked samples, correct any sample interference by subtracting the sample from spiked sample reading. For spiked samples, the concentration of Triglyceride in sample well is calculated as: (𝑂𝐷𝑠 𝑐𝑜𝑟) 𝑆𝑎 = (𝑂𝐷𝑠 + 𝑆𝑎 𝑐𝑜𝑟) ‒ (𝑂𝐷𝑠 𝑐𝑜𝑟) ∗ 𝑇𝐺 𝑆𝑝𝑖𝑘𝑒 (𝑛𝑚𝑜𝑙) ( ) Where: ODs cor = OD sample corrected. ODs = OD sample. Sa cor = TG (triglyceride) amount from standard curve corrected. ab65336 Triglyceride Quantification Assay kit (Colorimetric/Fluorometric) 16 DATA ANALYSIS 14. TYPICAL DATA TYPICAL STANDARD CURVE – Data provided for demonstration purposes only. A new standard curve must be generated for each assay performed. Figure 1: Typical Triglyceride Standard calibration curve using colorimetric reading. ab65336 Triglyceride Quantification Assay kit (Colorimetric/Fluorometric) 17 DATA ANALYSIS Figure 2: Fluorometric triglyceride standard curve: mean of duplicates (+/- SD) with background readings subtracted Figure 3: Triglyceride measured in cell culture lysates showing quantity (nmol) per million cells. Samples with the concentration of 107 cells/mL were used. Samples were diluted 40-80 fold and measured fluorometrically. ab65336 Triglyceride Quantification Assay kit (Colorimetric/Fluorometric) 18 RESOURCES RESOURCES 15. QUICK ASSAY PROCEDURE NOTE: This procedure is provided as a quick reference for experienced users. Follow the detailed procedure when performing the assay for the first time. Solubilize Triglyceride standard, thaw Triglyceride probe and prepare enzyme mix and lipase (aliquot if necessary); get equipment ready. Prepare TG standard dilution for your desired detection method: colorimetric [2 – 10 nmol/well] or fluorometric [0.2 – 1 nmol/well]. Prepare samples in optimal dilutions so that they fit standard curve readings. Set up plate in duplicate for standard (50 µL), samples (50 µL), and if appropriate, for sample background control wells (50 µL). Add 2 µL Lipase to standard and sample wells or 2 µL Assay Buffer to sample background control wells. Mix and incubate for 20 minutes at RT. Prepare a master mix for Triglyceride Reaction Mix: Component Colorimetric Reaction Mix (µL) Fluorometric Reaction Mix (µL) Triglyceride Assay buffer 46 47.6 Triglyceride Probe* 2 0.4 Triglyceride Enzyme Mix 2 2 Add 50 µL Triglyceride Reaction mix to standard, sample and sample background control wells. Incubate plate at RT for 60 minutes Measure plate at OD 570 nm for colorimetric assay or at Ex/Em = 535/587 nm for fluorometric assay. ab65336 Triglyceride Quantification Assay kit (Colorimetric/Fluorometric) 19 RESOURCES 16. TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Assay not working Sample with erratic readings Lower/ Higher readings in samples and Standards Cause Solution Use of ice-cold buffer Buffers must be at room temperature Plate read at incorrect wavelength Check the wavelength and filter settings of instrument Use of a different 96well plate Colorimetric: Clear plates Fluorometric: black wells/clear bottom plate Use provided protocol for deproteinization Samples not deproteinized (if indicated on protocol) Cells/tissue samples not homogenized completely Samples used after multiple free/ thaw cycles Use of old or inappropriately stored samples Presence of interfering substance in the sample Improperly thawed components Allowing reagents to sit for extended times on ice Incorrect incubation times or temperatures Use Dounce homogenizer, increase number of strokes Aliquot and freeze samples if needed to use multiple times Use fresh samples or store at 80°C (after snap freeze in liquid nitrogen) till use Check protocol for interfering substances; deproteinize samples Thaw all components completely and mix gently before use Always thaw and prepare fresh reaction mix before use Verify correct incubation times and temperatures in protocol ab65336 Triglyceride Quantification Assay kit (Colorimetric/Fluorometric) 20 RESOURCES Problem Cause Solution Standard readings do not follow a linear pattern Pipetting errors in standard or reaction mix Air bubbles formed in well Avoid pipetting small volumes (< 5 µL) and prepare a master mix whenever possible Pipette gently against the wall of the tubes Standard stock is at incorrect concentration Measured at incorrect wavelength Always refer to dilutions described in the protocol Samples contain interfering substances Sample readings above/ below the linear range Troubleshoot if it interferes with the kit Unanticipated results Check equipment and filter setting Concentrate/ Dilute sample so it is within the linear range ab65336 Triglyceride Quantification Assay kit (Colorimetric/Fluorometric) 21 RESOURCES 17. INTERFERENCES These chemicals or biological will cause interferences in this assay causing compromised results or complete failure. Sodium azide content above 0.05% Phenol red: typically does not interfere but if the color of the reaction in the well changes due to the amount used, then it can potentially interfere with the assay. 18. FAQs What can be done if the lysed cells are not dissolving? The amount of 5 % NP-40 in water used can be increased. Also, the temperature can be raised above 80°C to get the particles into solution, in addition to repeating the heating and cooling for 2 cycles. What could be the explanation for negative OD values but positive BODIPY staining in cells? The kit can detect 2 pmoL – 10 nmoL (or 2 – 10000 µM range) of triglyceride. It could be that the BODIPY staining is showing total lipids in these cells but the amount of triglycerides is low. The fluorometric version of this assay is 10X more sensitive than the colorimetric one and could be chosen to see if the readings make sense. Also, it is crucial to check the instrument settings while measuring the samples. Use the correct filter for 570 nm detection. How much Triglyceride is there is serum samples? Typical serum levels of Triglyceride can range between 0.1 – 6 mM, individual experimental findings may vary. ab65336 Triglyceride Quantification Assay kit (Colorimetric/Fluorometric) 22 RESOURCES Are the triglycerides concentrated on the surface layer of the supernatant or distributed in the whole supernatant after the boiling step? It is possible that triglycerides aggregate upon freezing and thawing while in an aqueous solution and stick to the walls of the tube which can skew the results. Also, there could be a layer of fat/oil after boiling. Once the sample is centrifuged, the liquid can be collected in a fresh tube and thoroughly vortexed so that when the sample is added to a well, a homogenous solution is pipetted. Can less than 10 million cells be used for this assay? Less cells can be used, but the yield of triglycerides might be less. The number of cells depends on the amount of triglycerides in them. If less cells are used the volume of NP40-water can be scaled down proportionately. Can I use Tween 20 or Triton X-100 instead of NP-40 to prepare the samples? NP-40 works better to keep lipids in solution and does not create background for the assay. ab65336 Triglyceride Quantification Assay kit (Colorimetric/Fluorometric) 23 RESOURCES 19. 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