Parijat Sarkar

Parijat Sarkar

Postdoc

Articles by Parijat Sarkar

  • A Great DNA-Gel Running Apparatus

    Wednesday, November 13, 2024
    I’ve been using this DNA-Gel running apparatus for a while now, and I’m really impressed with it. The built-in timer and pre-set voltages make everything so much easier. One of the features I really appreciate is its ability to sense when the buffer needs to be changed after multiple cycles. read more
  • Best Platform Shaker for Western Blots

    Wednesday, November 13, 2024
    I have been using the Corning LSE Platform Rocker for my western blotting, and it works great! The adjustable speed and 7-degree tilt are perfect for delicate gels and intensive blot washes.The adjustable speed and timer settings gives me full control over my experiments, whether I need gentle ... read more
  • Convenient XTT Assay Reagent

    Wednesday, February 21, 2024
    I have utilized the XTT Cell Viability Assay Kit for efficient live cell number determination in assessing cell proliferation and cytotoxicity. Compared to conventional MTT assay, its use of XTT eliminates the solubilization step needed in MTT assays, providing a rapid assay in assessing cell ... read more
  • Dynabeads for NGS Applications

    Wednesday, February 21, 2024
    I have used the Dynabeads kilobase BINDER Kit for efficient immobilization of long, biotinylated dsDNA, leveraging its high binding capacity and fast kinetics. This kit has been giving me consistent results with high batch-to-batch reproducibility, making it suitable for diverse applications in my ... read more
  • Serum for Cell Culture

    Wednesday, February 21, 2024
    I have used the HyClone Characterized Fetal Bovine Serum (FBS) for cell culture of a wide number of cells. The batch-to-batch variability is minimum. This serum is ideal for maintaining cell viability and growth. Highly recommended. read more
  • Plasmid Midiprep Kit

    Wednesday, February 21, 2024
    I routinely use the ZymoPURE II Plasmid Midiprep kit for fast and efficient isolation of transfection-grade plasmid DNA from E. coli. With the ability to process up to 50 ml of culture, this kit has provided me significantly more plasmid DNA and reduces processing times, offering a convenient and ... read more
  • Antibiotics for Cell Culture

    Wednesday, February 21, 2024
    I have been using this 100X penicillin and streptomycin solution in my cell cultures to prevent bacterial contamination. This combination of antibiotics, are effective action against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. It's a reliable addition to prevent common bacterial contaminations, ... read more
  • L-Glutamine Supplement for Cell Culture

    Wednesday, February 21, 2024
    I use L-Glutamine, an essential amino acid, as a crucial additive for cell culture. Adding 1x of it in culture media significantly enhances cell growth. This reagent has consistently performed well, ensuring our cultures without any issues of impurity or contamination. It proves convenient for in-... read more
  • Gel Loading Tips

    Thursday, January 25, 2024
    I have incorporated the gel-loading tips into my lab routine, and they've proven to be a reliable solution for accurately loading wells in protein gel electrophoresis. These gel-loading tips make the process smooth, especially when working with gels of 0.5 mm thickness. Based on my experience, I ... read more
  • Pre-Stained Protein Ladder

    Thursday, January 25, 2024
    I have been using pre-stained standards in protein gel electrophoresis, and it's proven to be a valuable tool for quick and easy evaluation of electrophoresis and western transfer efficiency. With 10 proteins ranging from 4–250 kDa, including contrasting blue and red colors, I find it very useful ... read more
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