| Description | Calcein AM /PI Double Staining Kitis utilized for simultaneous fluorescence staining of viable and dead cells. This kit contains Calcein-AM and Propidium Iodide (PI) solutions, which stains viable and dead cells, respectively(Fig. 1). Calcein-AM, an acetoxymethyl ester of calcein, is highly Calcein AM /PI Double Staining Kitis utilized for simultaneous fluorescence staining of viable and dead cells. This kit contains Calcein-AM and Propidium Iodide (PI) solutions, which stains viable and dead cells, respectively(Fig. 1). Calcein-AM, an acetoxymethyl ester of calcein, is highly lipophilic and cell membrane permeable. Though Calcein-AM itself is not a fluorescent molecule, the calcein generated from Calcein-AM by esterase in a viable cell emits a strong green fluorescence (excitationat 490 nm, emission at515 nm). Therefore, Calcein-AM only stains viable cells. On the other hand, PI, a nuclei staining dye, cannot pass through a viable cell membrane. It reaches the nucleus by passing through disordered areas of dead cell membrane, and intercalates with the DNA double helix of the cell to emit red fluorescence (excitation: 535 nm,emmision: 617 nm). Since both calcein and PI-DNA can be excited with 490 nm, simultaneous monitoring of viable and dead cells is possible with a fluorescence microscope. With 545 nm excitation, only dead cells can be observed (Fig. 1). Since optimal staining conditions differ from cell line to cell line, we recommend that a suitable concentration of PI and Calcein-AM be individually determined. Please note that PI is suspected to be highly carcinogenic;careful handling is required.Required Equipment and Materials:Microscope with 490 nm excitation filter and 530 nm emission filter；CO2incubator；10 µl and 200 µl adjustable pipettes, PBSSolution A (Calcein-AM)；Solution B (PI) Storage Condition: -20oC ；Shipping Condition: blue ice.Application:Assay Procedure1)Add 2.5 µl Solution A and 12.5 µl Solution B to 5 ml PBS to prepare assay solution.*2)Wash the cell with PBS several times to remove residual esterase activity.3)Add 100uLof assay solution to200uL105~106CELLSsolution and incubate the mixture at 37oC for 15 min.4)Detect fluorescence using a fluorescence mircoscope with 490 nm excitationfor simultaneous monitoring of viable and dead cells.With 545 nm excitation, only dead cells can be observed.*The following steps may be necessary tooptimizethe suitable concentration of each reagent:1)Prepare dead cells by 10 min incubation in 0.1% saponin or 0.1-0.5% digitonin or by 30 min incubation in 70% ethanol.2)Stain dead cells with 0.1-10 µM PI solution to find a PI concentration that stains the nucleus only, not the cytosol.3)Stain dead cells with 0.1-10 µM Calcein-AM solution to find a Calcein-AM concentration that does not stain the cytosol. Then stainviable cells with that Calcein-AM solution to check whether the viable cell can be stained... Read More | Product Characteristics Effect Diluents, Animal-free are effective buffers free of any animal components. They can be used for the dilution of serum, plasma, blood, stool or urine samples, as well as the dilution of primary and secondary antibodies. Effect Diluents, Animal-free efficiently minimize Product Characteristics Effect Diluents, Animal-free are effective buffers free of any animal components. They can be used for the dilution of serum, plasma, blood, stool or urine samples, as well as the dilution of primary and secondary antibodies. Effect Diluents, Animal-free efficiently minimize matrix effects, cross-reactions and unspecific binding in immunoassays like ELISA, Western blotting, Immunohistochemistry, protein arrays and immuno-PCR.The Effect Diluents, Animal-free are used alternatively to the standard sample or antibody dilution buffers: In ELISA for the dilution of specimen and detection antibodies. In Western Blotting for the dilution of primary and secondary antibodies. In Protein arrays for the dilution of specimen and detection antibodies. In immuno-PCR as a washing buffer.Three versions of the diluent are offered: Low, Medium and High for optimal discrimination between specific and unspecific reaction and for minimizing strong interference effects e.g., by RF (rheumatoid factors), HAMAs (human-a-mouse Abs) or by endogenous components that bind and mask the analyte.Composition & Properties The Effect Diluents, Animal free contain no animal components and are free of phosphates.Working Procedure 1.Mix thoroughly prior to use. 2.Dilution recommendations a.Dilute antibodies according to the instruction of the antibody b.Dilution of the specimen is recommended at 1:2 or higherTips & TricksEffect Diluents must not be considered as blocking buffers. Recommended blocking buffers are: Synthetic Blocking Buffer, ELISA (cat. no. S494401), Synthetic Blocking Buffer, Blotting (cat. no. S494457) and WellChampion (cat. no. W494467) for plate blocking and stabilization (preparation of pre-coated plates). Complex sample matrices, such as serum and plasma, may contain interfering factors that affect the ability of the assay to accurately quantify the target analyte. Strong interferences are often caused by RFs and HAMAs. This matrix effect can cause high background in the negative control or false negatives in the sample measurement. To reduce this effect the samples can be diluted in the Effect Diluents, Animalfree.Handling & Storage Store solution 2-8°C or -15 to -30°C (tolerates freezing and thawing cycles)... Read More | Inquire | Products contentProducts IntroductionThis product uses the principle that the difference between the concentration of salt ions inside and outside the cell can cause the cell membrane to burst to lyses the cell and releases the genomic DNA, without the need of extracting and purifying the genomic Products contentProducts IntroductionThis product uses the principle that the difference between the concentration of salt ions inside and outside the cell can cause the cell membrane to burst to lyses the cell and releases the genomic DNA, without the need of extracting and purifying the genomic DNA.This product is suitable for a variety of sources of samples, and can be used as a template for PCR and qPCR experiments after sample processing, and can achieve the effect of the purified DNA used as a template for PCR and qPCR experiments. Usage1. Depending on the type of sample, prepare the appropriate sample size according to the table below.2. Add the sample to a 1.5-mi centrifuge tube and add the recommended volume of Solution A as shown in the table below. Vortex for 20 s and allow to stand at room temperature for 3-5 min or incubate in a metal bath at 95°C for 3-5 min as recommended in the table below.3. After the sample has been sufficiently lysed (samples incubated in a metal bath at 95°C should be brought to room temperature), add the recommended volume of Solution B as shown in the table below and vortex for 30s.4. Store processed samples at 4°C if the next test is to be performed within 2 hours, or at -20°C if the next test cannot be performed immediately.take note of1) Depending on the requirements of the experimental conditions, the amount of samples can be expanded or reduced, and the amount of Solution A and Solution B can be increased in equal proportions.2) For blood and cell samples, the temperature of room temperature lysis is required to be around 25C. If the ambient temperature does not reach 25°, the lysis time can be extended appropriately, or the vortex shaking time can be extended to ensure that the samples are fully lysed. If there is no relevant professional instrument, the centrifuge tube can be shaken vigorously to ensure adequate lysis.3) After the tissue sample is made into tissue homogenate by adding 10 times the volume of saline, it can be processed in the same way as blood samples.4) Strictly prohibit the use of expired products, please do not mix different reagents.5) laboratory supplies should be regularly cleaned and 10% of the 84 disinfectant solution or ultraviolet lamp for anti-pollution treatment, special areas dedicated to prohibit cross use, so as to avoid contamination, the end of the test, the bench should be cleaned immediately... Read More | Inquire |