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Simple Plex™ NF-L Assay on Ella™
Sensitive and Reproducible Neurofilament-light Detection
Neurofilament light (NF-L) chain has been implicated as an important biomarker for a number of neurological disorders. Simple Plex NF-L assays and NFH assays on the Ella platform offer a reliable and efficient method for detecting and quantifying low-abundance neuronal protein.
Consistent, reproducible results across different users and sites provides the confidence you need to reliably characterize and monitor neurodegenerative disease progression and treatment.
Reliable NF-L Biomarker Detection and Quantification
Reliable NF-L Biomarker Detection and Quantification
The Simple Plex NF-L assay on Ella provides high-quality data and highly sensitive detection in serum, plasma, and cerebrospinal fluid. Built-in standard curves and fast, efficient hands-free operation reduces user error and ensures precise biomarker measurement. Ella provides a fully integrated and automated workflow to give you data in less than 90 minutes.
Proven Performance. Consistent Results.
Proven Performance. Consistent Results.
Simple Plex NF-L assays have been extensively validated in numerous studies, demonstrating they are highly sensitive, specific, and precise for the detection and quantification of NF-L protein. Developed by industry leader R&D Systems, Simple Plex neurofilament light assays on the Ella platform give you the data you need to power your neuroscience research with a high level of automation, validation, and reliability.
Multiplex Without Cross-Reactivity
Multiplex Without Cross-Reactivity
Simple Plex NFL assays run on a microfluidic cartridge that automates all steps of the immunoassay. Three data replicates are measured in an independent microfluidic channel, so there's no cross-reactivity, providing improved sensitivity and the ability to detect multiple analytes in a single sample—all with as little as 25 µL per sample.
Neurofilament Light (NF-L) in Cerebrospinal Fluid, Serum, and Plasma
Neurofilament light chain has been implicated as an important biomarker for a number of neurological disorders. The Simple Plex neurofilament light chain assay can quantify this biomarker in serum, plasma, and CSF samples to provide highly robust and reproducible data.
Correlation of Simple Plex NF-L Assay with the Simoa NF-L Bead-Based Assay
The Simple Plex NF-L assay is highly correlated to the Simoa Bead-Based Assay. Demonstrated here, plasma/serum NF-L levels measured using the Simple Plex Assay correlate highly with the Simoa assay. Samples were prepared according to the manufacturer's instructions. NF-L levels were measured within the linear range of each assay. The dilution factors were used to back-calculate the initial concentration in the samples. These values were then plotted against each other, and a linear curve-fitting algorithm was applied.
Demonstrated Simple Plex NF-L Consistency
In multiple studies, the Simple Plex NF-L assay has demonstrated high precision and reproducibility. This is achieved by the automated, microfluidic design of the Simple Plex platform which eliminates user-introduced variability. To assess inter-assay precision, plasma and serum samples, obtained from healthy donors, were prepared according to the Simple Plex NF-L Assay instructions and measured at three different sites across multiple operators. Even at relatively low picogram levels, the results were reproducible regardless of operators, cartridge, or cartridge lot, with an overall coefficient of variability (CV) of 10%.
NF-L is Readily Detectable in CSF, Plasma and Serum
The ability to detect neurofilament light in the blood is important to allow minimally invasive diagnosis and monitoring of disease progression. In Ella’s research use only assay, NF-L is readily detectable in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), serum, EDTA plasma, and Heparin plasma. Serum and CSF samples are 100% detectable. Plasma samples are 90% detectable.
“A major advantage of Ella is that it’s very easy to use with virtually no maintenance, and it’s really fast.
Simply dilute your sample and you’re ready to go— without the need for manual preparations that can take time and add user variability.”
— Dr. Jesús F Bermejo-Martín, Principal Investigator, Group for Biomedical Research in Respiratory Infection and Sepsis (BioSepsis) at the Institute of Biomedical Research of Salamanca (IBSAL)/Hospital Universitario Río Hortega de Valladolid
Reaping the Benefits of Ella
Simple Plex assays on Ella provide high-quality data on low-abundance biomarkers in serum, plasma, and cerebrospinal fluid. Listen as Bio-Techne scientist Yoav Noam discusses the advantages of Ella in helping to improve diagnostic accuracy, predict disease progression, and evaluate responses to therapeutic interventions.
Highly Sensitive and Reproducible
With the Simple Plex NF-L assay on Ella you get measurements on an automated, robust, and reproducible immunoassay platform. Our application note demonstrates how Ella provides highly reproducible neurofilament light measurements even at the low levels detected in serum and plasma. Learn how to bring your NF-L research to the next level with Ella.
NF-L and NF-H as Important Indicators of Neurodegeneration and Preeclampsia
Neurofilament heavy and light chains are associated with a number of pathological conditions, and both individually and in conjunction are promising better diagnosis and monitoring of a number of diseases. Learn how researchers at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, and Cedars-Sinai in collaboration with Bio-Techne are exploring the promise of NF-L and NF-H as biomarkers. Download our poster on NF-L and NF-H as emerging biomarkers.
Custom Simple Plex Assay Panels
Build your own multi-plex biomarker immunoassay panel for Ella™. Highly precise and reproducible. easily configure assay panels for the matrix of your choice. Choose from more than 250 fully validated target analytes. Easy to use Panel Builder tool ensures Ella assay panel compatibility.
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