| Description | Inquire | 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 contentN666081Component50 TStorageN666081ANc-Buffer A50 mL2-8℃N666081BNc-Buffer B3 mL2-8℃N666081CNc-Buffer C25 mL2-8℃N666081DProtease Inhibitor Cocktail750 µL-20℃. Avoid freeze/thaw cycle.ProductsThe Nc-Nucleus/Plasma Protein Extraction Kit is a simple and rapid Product contentN666081Component50 TStorageN666081ANc-Buffer A50 mL2-8℃N666081BNc-Buffer B3 mL2-8℃N666081CNc-Buffer C25 mL2-8℃N666081DProtease Inhibitor Cocktail750 µL-20℃. Avoid freeze/thaw cycle.ProductsThe Nc-Nucleus/Plasma Protein Extraction Kit is a simple and rapid method for extracting nucleus and plasma proteins from mammalian cells and tissues, and the extracted proteins remain biologically active. The kit first cleaves the cell membrane and releases plasma proteins using the plasma protein extraction reagent, and then centrifuges the nucleus to obtain a nucleus precipitate. Finally, the nuclear proteins are extracted by the nuclear protein extraction reagent. The extracted nuclear and plasma proteins are of high purity, effectively avoiding cross-contamination of nuclear and plasma proteins, and can be used for subsequent operations such as Western, Gel Shift, reporter gene detection and enzyme activity determination.Caveat1. If phosphorylated proteins are to be extracted, add a phosphatase inhibitor to the extraction reagent.2. All sample handling should be done on ice.3. The amount of reagents can be adjusted according to the specific experimental situation to ensure that the ratio of each reagent used is Nc-Buffer A:Nc-Buffer B:Nc-Buffer C = 100:5.5:50.4. Higher speeds can be used for centrifugation.ProcedureI Extraction of cytoplasmic and cytosolic proteins from cells1. Please remove the extraction reagents Nc-Buffer A and Nc-Buffer C for pre-cooling before protein extraction.2. Collect the cells and count them. Centrifuge to remove supernatant.3. 1×107 cells were added with 1 ml of Nc-Buffer A (added to Protease Inhibitor Cocktail at a ratio of 1:99 within 2-3 minutes prior to protein pumping), vortexed for 5 seconds to mix well, and incubated on ice for 20 minutes.Note: The characteristics of various cells are different, and the amount of Nc-Buffer A needs to be adjusted according to the characteristics of different cells. If the protein concentration is small, reduce the amount of Nc-Buffer A and subsequent Nc-Buffer B and Nc-Buffer C proportionally.4. Add 55 µl of Nc-Buffer B, vortex for 5 seconds to mix thoroughly, and incubate on ice for 1 minute.5. Centrifuge at 12,000 rpm (~13,400 x g) for 15 minutes at 4°C, collect the supernatant (as clean as possible) into a new centrifuge tube and store at -20°C (this extract is cytoplasmic protein).6. Add 500 µl of Nc-Buffer C (add Protease Inhibitor Cocktail at a ratio of 1:99 before use) to the precipitate obtained in the previous step, vortex for 5 seconds to mix thoroughly, resuspend the precipitate and incubate on ice for 40 minutes, vortexing and mixing at 10-minute intervals for about 15-30 seconds each time.7. Centrifuge at 12,000 rpm for 15 minutes at 4°C, collect the supernatant (as clean as possible) into a new centrifuge tube and store at -20°C (this extract is for cytosolic proteins).II Extraction of cytoplasmic and cytosolic proteins from tissues1. Sampling and preservation of tissues.2. Remove the extraction reagents Nc-Buffer A and Nc-Buffer C for pre-cooling before protein extraction.3. Weigh the tissue and add 1 ml of Nc-Buffer A per 100 mg of tissue (add Protease Inhibitor Cocktail 2-3 minutes before protein extraction at a ratio of 1:99), homogenize well on ice with a homogenizer, and incubate on ice for 20 minutes.Note: The characteristics of various tissues are different, and the amount of Nc-Buffer A needs to be adjusted according to different tissues. If the protein concentration is small, reduce the amount of Nc-Buffer A and subsequent Nc-Buffer B and Nc-Buffer C proportionally.4. Add 55 µl of Nc-Buffer B, vortex for 5 seconds to mix thoroughly, and place on ice for 1 minute of incubation.5. Centrifuge at 12,000 rpm for 15 minutes at 4°C, collect the supernatant (as clean as possible) into a new centrifuge tube and store at -20°C (this extract is cytoplasmic protein).6. Add 500 µl of Nc-Buffer C (add Protease Inhibitor Cocktail at a ratio of 1:99 before use) to the precipitate obtained in the previous step, vortex for 5 seconds to mix thoroughly, resuspend the precipitate and incubate on ice for 40 minutes, vortexing and mixing at 10-minute intervals at, each time for about 15-30 seconds.7. Centrifuge at 12,000 rpm for 15 minutes at 4°C, collect the supernatant (as clean as possible) into a new centrifuge tube and store at -20°C (this extract is cytosolic protein)... Read More | The Succinic Acid (Succinate) assay kit is suitable for the specific assay of succinic acid in wine, cheese, eggs, sauce and other food products. Succinic acid (or succinate) is found in all plant and animal materials as a result of the central metabolic role played by this dicarboxylic acid in the The Succinic Acid (Succinate) assay kit is suitable for the specific assay of succinic acid in wine, cheese, eggs, sauce and other food products. Succinic acid (or succinate) is found in all plant and animal materials as a result of the central metabolic role played by this dicarboxylic acid in the Citric Acid Cycle. Succinic acid concentrations are monitored in the manufacture of numerous foodstuffs and beverages, including wine, soy sauce, soy bean flour, fruit juice and dairy products (e.g. cheese).Product Description: Succinic acid is found in all plant and animal materials as a result of the central metabolic role played by this dicarboxylic acid in the Citric Acid Cycle. Succinic acid concentrations are monitored in the manufacture of numerous foodstuffs and beverages, including wine, soy sauce, soy bean flour, fruit juice and dairy products (e.g. cheese). The ripening process of apples can be followed by monitoring the falling levels of succinic acid. The occurrence of > 5 mg/kg of this acid in egg and egg products is indicative of microbial contamination. Apart from use as a flavouring agent in the food and beverage industries, succinic acid finds many other non-food applications, such as in the production of dyes, drugs, perfumes, lacquers, photographic chemicals and coolants. Preparation Instructions:Suitable for succinate determination in food, beverage, agricultural products, and other biological samples.Note for Content:The number of manual tests per kit can be doubled if all volumes are halved. This can be readily accommodated using the MegaQuantTM Wave Spectrophotometer (D-MQWAVE).Browse all of our organic acid assay kits.Principle:The Succinate Assay Kit provides a simple, one step assay for measuring succinate. In this assay succinate is converted to pyruvate which reacts with specific reagents and dye to form a colored product. The color intensity at 570 nm or fluorescencAdvantages:Extended cofactors stability. Dissolved cofactors stable for > 1 year at 4oC.Very competitive price (cost per test)All reagents stable for > 2 years as suppliedVery rapid reaction (even at room temperature)Mega-Calc™ software tool is available from our website for hassle-free raw data processingStandard includedSuitable for manual, microplate and auto-analyser formats... Read More | DescriptionThe Universal Coupling Kit makes particle-based immunoassays, lateral flow tests and biomolecule separation applications more flexible than ever before. It is the only kit that allows users to select and couple their choice of carboxylated particle with their chosen protein.Employing a DescriptionThe Universal Coupling Kit makes particle-based immunoassays, lateral flow tests and biomolecule separation applications more flexible than ever before. It is the only kit that allows users to select and couple their choice of carboxylated particle with their chosen protein.Employing a unique mechanism to immobilise proteins, Anteo′s advantages outweigh those of conventional covalent chemistries such as NHS/EDC or passive binding. This facilitates coupling of antibodies with ease, improved functionality and reproducibility, leading to better uniformity between experiments.Anteo′s Activation Reagent is water-based and replaces the dry chemicals you would use with the traditional NHS/EDC method. Our One-Step-Activation only takes one hour, and improves efficiency in terms of both time and cost. It also provides the ability to either store activated particles up to 12 months for later use, or to immediately couple proteins.Particle-Based Immunoassays, Lateral Flow, Bioseparations and Immunoprecipitation... Read More |