| Description | Inquire | When apoptosis occurs, some DNA endonucleases will be activated. These endonucleases will cut off genomic DNA between nucleosomes and produce 180 bp-200 BP DNA fragments, which appear as a specific ladder pattern in agarose gel electrophoresis. When double strand or single strand breaks occurWhen apoptosis occurs, some DNA endonucleases will be activated. These endonucleases will cut off genomic DNA between nucleosomes and produce 180 bp-200 BP DNA fragments, which appear as a specific ladder pattern in agarose gel electrophoresis. When double strand or single strand breaks occur in genomic DNA, a large number of sticky 3'-oh ends will be generated, which can interact with YF under the catalysis of deoxyribonucleotide terminal transferase (TDT) ®/ CY dUTP binding can directly detect apoptotic cells by fluorescence microscopy or flow cytometry. This kind of method is called terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase mediated nick end labeling (TUNEL). Because normal or proliferating cells have almost no DNA breaks, there is no 3'-oh formation and they can rarely be stained. TUNEL method can stain intact single apoptotic nuclei or apoptotic bodies in situ, can accurately reflect the typical biochemical and morphological characteristics of apoptosis, and can detect a very small number of apoptotic cells, so it is widely used in the study of apoptosis. This kit has a wide range of applications and can be used to detect apoptosis in frozen or paraffin sections, as well as cultured adherent cells or suspended cells. It can selectively detect apoptotic cells, but not necrotic cells or cells with DNA strand breaks caused by irradiation and drug treatment. This kit detects cell apoptosis with a short time-consuming, one-step staining reaction and can be detected after washing.Component： Instruction： Experimental materials (self provided)PBS buffer (1 x, pH~7.4). 0.2% Triton X -100 (PBS formulation). 0.1% Triton X -100 (PBS formulation, containing 5 mg/mLBSA)4% paraformaldehyde (prepared with PBS)Immunohistochemical penDewaxing solvent (paraffin section sample)Related reagents for paraffin section processingAnti fluorescence quenching and sealing agent. ddH2Oexperimental design. A. Positive control:Prepare positive control slides using DNaseI treatment. DNaseI can digest single or double stranded DNA and expose the 3 '- OH end, artificially causing cell apoptosis. One experiment per time is sufficient. (To verify if there are any issues with the experimental operation and reagent kit)B. Negative control:Use TUNEL Reaction Buffer without TdT Enzyme and replace TdT Enzyme with ddH2O. (Mainly to exclude non-specific staining caused by cell apoptosis, operational processes, and other reasons; and to adjust the exposure intensity of the shooting.)C. Experimental processing group.The experimental group operated normally according to the instructions.D. Experimental control group.The experimental group operated normally according to the instructions.Experimental steps1. Sample preparation:(1) For adherent cells or cell smearsa. Clean once with PBS.Note: If you are concerned that the cells on the cell smear may not adhere firmly, you can dry the sample to make the cells adhere more firmly.b. Fixation: Add an appropriate amount of 4% paraformaldehyde (prepared with PBS) and fix at 4 ℃ for 30 minutes. Clean twice with PBS.c. Translucency: Add an appropriate amount of 0.2% Triton X -100 (prepared with PBS) and let it penetrate at room temperature for 20 minutes. Clean twice with PBS.d. Step 2: TUNEL reaction.(2) For suspended cells or cell suspensionsa. Collect cells (3-5 x 106 cells), centrifuge at 1000 rpm for 5 minutes, and wash twice with PBS.b. Fixation: Add an appropriate amount of 4% paraformaldehyde (prepared with PBS) and resuspend the cells thoroughly. Fix at 4 ℃ for 30 minutes. Centrifuge at 2000 rpm for 5 minutes and clean twice with PBS.c. Translucency: Add an appropriate amount of 0.2% Triton X -100 (prepared with PBS) and let it penetrate at room temperature for 20 minutes. Centrifuge at 2000 rpm for 5 minutes and clean twice with PBS.d. Step 2: TUNEL reaction.(3) Paraffin tissue sectioninga. Dewaxing and hydration: Place the sliced samples sequentially in xylene I (10 min) → xylene II (10 min) → 100% ethanol I (5 min) → 100% ethanol II (5 min) → 95% ethanol (5 min) → 90% ethanol (5 min) → 80% ethanol (5 min) → 70% ethanol (5 min) → ddH2O rinse for 5 min, rinse twice.Note: Xylene is toxic and volatile. Please perform this operation in a fume hood.b. Use filter paper to dry the liquid around the sliced sample, and circle the sample contour with an immunohistochemical pen for downstream transparency and labeling.Note: If it is found that the contour circle of immunohistochemistry strokes is damaged in subsequent experimental operations, it needs to be redrawn in a timely manner.c. Transparency: Dilute 2 mg/mL of ProteinaseK solution with PBS in a ratio of 1:100 to a final concentration of 20 µ g/mL. Add 100 µ L dropwise to each sample to cover all sample areas. Incubate at 20-37 ℃ for 20 minutes.Note: Protein K can penetrate the cell membrane and nuclear membrane, allowing subsequent staining reagents to fully enter the nucleus for reaction and improve labeling efficiency. An excessively long incubation time increases the risk of tissue slices falling off the carrier film during subsequent washing steps, while a too short incubation time may result in insufficient permeability treatment and affect labeling efficiency. To obtain better results, the concentration, incubation time, and temperature of Protein K need to be optimized according to different types of tissue samples.d. Wash the slices twice with PBS, each time for 5 minutes. Use filter paper to remove excess liquid, and place the processed sample in a wet box to keep it moist.Note: Protein K must be washed thoroughly in this step, otherwise it will seriously interfere with subsequent labeling reactions.e. Step 2: TUNEL reaction.(4) Frozen tissue sectionsa. Fixation: Take out frozen sections and warm them back to room temperature. Add an appropriate amount of 4% paraformaldehyde (prepared with PBS) and fix at room temperature for 30 minutes. Wash twice with PBS for 10 minutes each time.Note: If you are concerned that formaldehyde cleaning may not be clean enough, it may affect the final dyeing effect. After formaldehyde fixation is completed, an appropriate amount of 2 mg/mL glycine can be added and washed for 10 minutes to neutralize the residual fixing solution, and then PBS cleaning can be carried out.b. Use filter paper to dry the liquid around the sliced sample, and circle the sample contour with an immunohistochemical pen for downstream transparency and labeling.Note: If it is found that the contour circle of immunohistochemistry strokes is damaged in subsequent experimental operations, it needs to be redrawn in a timely manner.c. Transparency: Dilute 2 mg/mL of ProteinaseK solution with PBS in a ratio of 1:100 to a final concentration of 20 µ g/mL. Add 100 µ L dropwise to each sample to cover all sample areas. Incubate at 20-37 ℃ for 20 minutes.Note: Protein K can penetrate the cell membrane and nuclear membrane, allowing subsequent staining reagents to fully enter the nucleus for reaction and improve labeling efficiency. An excessively long incubation time increases the risk of tissue slices falling off the carrier film during subsequent washing steps, while a too short incubation time may result in insufficient permeability treatment and affect labeling efficiency. To obtain better results, the concentration, incubation time, and temperature of Protein K need to be optimized according to different types of tissue samples.d. Wash the slices twice with PBS, each time for 5 minutes. Use filter paper to remove excess liquid, and place the processed sample in a wet box to keep it moist.Note: Protein K must be washed thoroughly in this step, otherwise it will seriously interfere with subsequent labeling reactions.e. Step 2: TUNEL reaction.(5) Positive treatment (only the positive control is subjected to this step, and other samples are directly subjected to the TUNEL reaction step)a. Dilute 10 x DNase I Buffer with ddH2O in a ratio of 1:10 to 1 x DNase I Buffer for later use.b. Drip 100 µ L of 1xDNase I Buffer onto the processed sample, covering all sample areas, and equilibrate at room temperature for 5 minutes.c. Dilute DNase I (2 U) with 1 x DNase I Buffer at a ratio of 1:100/ µ L) A working solution with a final concentration of 20 U/mL.d. Discard the buffer and add 100 µ Incubate DNase I working solution with a concentration of 20 U/mL at room temperature for 10 minutes.e. Discard DNase I working solution and clean twice with PBS.f. Step 2: TUNEL reaction.2. TUNEL reaction(1) Prepare TUNEL reaction solution (ready to use):/1 sample5sample10 sampleTdT enzyme1 µL5 µL10 µLYF®488/555/594/640 TUNEL Reaction Buffer49 µL245 µL490 µLTUNEL Total volume of reaction solution50 µL250 µL500 µL(2) For adherent cells, cell smears, or tissue sectionsa. Add 50 to each sample µ L TUNEL reaction solution, evenly cover the sample with the reaction solution. The appropriate time for dark incubation at 37 ℃ (recommended staining time for cells is 30 minutes to 1 hour, and tissue staining time is 2 hours).Note: 50 µ L TUNEL reaction solution is suitable for smear, slicing, or 96 well plates (other different well plates can adjust the volume of TUNEL reaction solution appropriately to cover cells). If the sample to be tested is a smear, slice, or in a 24 well plate, 12 well plate, or 6 well plate, anti evaporation film can be used, or self sealing bags or other appropriate materials can be used to cut circular plastic sheets slightly smaller than the holes. After adding TUNEL reaction solution dropwise, cover the sample to prevent the evaporation of TUNEL reaction solution and make the TUNEL reaction solution evenly cover the sample.b. Discard the TUNEL reaction solution, wash twice with PBS, and then wash three times with 0.1% Triton X -100 (PBS preparation, containing 5 mg/mL BSA) for 5 minutes each time. This way, free unreacted markers can be removed cleanly.c. (Optional) Add an appropriate concentration of 5 to each sample µ DAPI staining solution with a concentration of g/mL, incubated at room temperature in dark for 5 minutes. After staining, discard DAPI staining solution and wash twice with PBS for 5 minutes each time.d. (Optional) Slice sealing: Add 50 drops to each sample µ L anti fluorescence quenching sealing agent (anti fluorescence quenching sealing agent may not be suitable for certain dyes, it is recommended to conduct pre experimental testing for compatibility before the experiment), cover the cover glass, gently tap the cover glass with the blunt end of tweezers to remove bubbles and ensure complete sealing.e. Use filter paper to remove excess liquid and add 100 to the sample area µ Keep the sample moist with PBS and immediately observe under a fluorescence microscope.(3) For suspended cells or cell suspensionsa. Add 50 to each sample tube µ Gently resuspend cells in LTUNEL reaction solution and incubate at 37 ℃ in the dark for 30-1 hour. Gently resuspend cells with a micropipette every 15 minutes.b. Centrifuge at 2000 rpm for 5 minutes, discard TUNEL reaction solution, and wash twice with 0.1% Triton X -100 (PBS preparation, containing 5 mg/mLBSA) for 5 minutes each time. This way, free unreacted markers can be removed cleanly.c. Add 100 to each sample tube µ L concentration is 5 µ DAPI staining solution with a concentration of g/mL, incubated at room temperature in dark for 5 minutes.d. Join 400 µ L PBS resuspended cells and immediately detected with a flow cytometer or observed under a fluorescence microscope after smearing.Matters needing attention：1. please centrifuge the product to the bottom of the tube immediately before use, and then conduct subsequent experiments. 2. when the staining background is heavy or non-specific staining is obvious, the staining time can be appropriately reduced. 3. it is recommended to add negative control and positive control groups during the experiment. 4. please wear mask and gloves when using component A. if it contacts the skin, please wash it with plenty of water immediately. 5. fluorescent dyes have quenching problems. Please try to avoid light to slow down fluorescence quenching. 6. for your safety and health, please wear experimental clothes and disposable gloves.Product parameters：490/515 nm；Scope of application：Late apoptosis detection, TUNEL Kit... Read More | Cell proliferation detection is a basic experimental method to evaluate the health of cells, genotoxicity and the effect of antitumor drugs. The most accurate method to detect cell proliferation is the BrdU method. Edu detection kit is a revolutionary breakthrough of BrdU method. Edu (5-ethynyl-2 '-Cell proliferation detection is a basic experimental method to evaluate the health of cells, genotoxicity and the effect of antitumor drugs. The most accurate method to detect cell proliferation is the BrdU method. Edu detection kit is a revolutionary breakthrough of BrdU method. Edu (5-ethynyl-2 '- deoxyuridine) is a pyrimidine analog that integrates into the DNA duplex during DNA synthesis. Edu detection is based on the "click" reaction. A copper catalyzed azide reacts covalently with alkynes to form covalent bonds. In this kit, edu contains alkynes, Aladdin ® 488 / 555/594/647a azide dyes contain azide compounds. The edu labeling proliferation of click method is rapid and effective, and easy to use. BrdU method requires DNA denaturation (such as acid denaturation, thermal denaturation or digestion with DNase) to expose BrdU, so as to facilitate BrdU antibody binding; The edu method only needs paraformaldehyde fixation and Triton X-100 penetration to make the detection reagent enter the cells, and only a small amount of azide dye is needed to label the integrated edu very effectively. This kit contains all components required for edu method detection, and can be used for proliferation detection of cultured cells in vitro. Component：Product parameters： 590/617 nm Instruction：Experimental materials (self provided). 10 mM PBS, pH 7.2-7.6. 4% paraformaldehyde fixing solution (in PBS)Propensive reagent (0.5% Triton X -100 in PBS). 2 mg/mL glycine solution (in ddH2O). 3% BSA in PBS, pH 7.2-7.6. 1% BSA in PBS, pH 7.2-7.6. ddH2O. 96/24/12/6 well culture plate or dishFluorescence microscopy detection method1. Cell cultureTake logarithmic growth stage cells and inoculate them into a 96 well plate with 4 × 103-1 × 105 cells per well (the number and density of cells can be adjusted according to cell size, growth rate, and specific requirements of experimental treatment), and culture until normal growth stage.2. Drug treatmentPerform various drug treatments according to experimental needs.3. EdU marking(1) Dilute EdU solution (component A) in a certain proportion with complete cell culture medium to an appropriate concentration, then add it to the cells and mix well; Set up a negative control group without EdU treatment.Note: The labeling concentration of EdU needs to be adjusted according to cell type, and it is recommended to explore with an initial concentration of 10 µ M. In the pre experiment, it is recommended to set an EdU concentration gradient, which can be referred to in Tables 2 and 3.(2) Incubate in a cell culture incubator for 2 hours.Note: The optimal incubation time is related to the cell cycle. Most tumor cell lines can use a 2-hour incubation time, as shown in Appendix 2. The concentration of EdU is related to incubation time,Short term incubation (<2 hours) should use high concentrations, such as 10-50 µ M; Long term incubation (>24 hours) should use low concentrations, such as 1-10 µ M; You can also refer to Appendix 3.4. Cell fixation and permeation promotionNote: For experiments that require cell surface antigen labeling, it can be considered to wash the cells twice with a 3% BSA washing solution after completing EdU incubation, before cell fixation and permeation promotion.(1) After incubation, remove the culture medium. Wash cells twice with 1X PBS for 5 minutes each time to remove EdU residues that have not been incorporated into DNA. Cells with weak adhesion can reduce cleaning intensity. Join 50 µ After incubating at room temperature for 20 minutes with 4% paraformaldehyde fixative, remove the fixative.(2) Add 50 to each hole µ L 2 mg/mL glycine solution, incubate at room temperature for 5 minutes, and neutralize the remaining fixed solution.(3) At a rate of 100 per hole µ Wash cells twice with 3% BSA.(4) Remove the washing solution and add 100 µ L 0.5% Triton X -100, incubate at room temperature for 10 minutes.5. EdU detectionNote: Each sample in this reference step uses 100 µ The working fluid of L can be adjusted by users according to their own sample situation.(1) Prepare 1 x Click iT EdU reaction buffer (component C): Dilute component C 10 times with ddH2O.(2) Configure 5 x Click iT EdU buffer additives (component E): add 300 µ Mix L of ddH2O into a 30 mg E component tube (final concentration of 100 mg/mL) until completely dissolved. After use, the remaining storage solution is stored at -20 ℃ and can be stored for one year. Once the solution turns brown, it indicates that the active ingredients have degraded and cannot be reused.Note: Different specifications of component E are dissolved in ddH2O according to this ratio, and prepared into a 5 x storage solution for future use.(3) Prepare 1 x Click iT EdU buffer additive: Dilute 5 x Click iT EdU buffer additive with ddH2O to 1 x, and the solution should be prepared and used immediately.(4) Prepare Click it working solution according to Table 1.Table 1 Click it working fluid Reaction components Taking the sample size of 10 holes as an example 1 x Click it EdU reaction buffer 855 µL CuSO4 (component D) 40 µL YF® 488/555/594/647A Azide(Component B) 5 µL 1 x Click it EdU buffer additive 100 µL Total volume 1 mL (5) Remove penetration enhancer, 100 per well µ Wash twice with 3% BSA washing solution of L.(6) Add 100 to each hole µ L Click iT working solution, evenly covering cells.(7) Incubate at room temperature in dark for 30 minutes.(8) Remove Click-iT working fluid and add 100 µ After washing cells twice with 3% BSA, remove the washing solution and add 100 µ L PBS keeps cells moist. If there are no other special requirements, photography analysis can be carried out.6. DNA re staining (optional)(1) Using 100 µ Wash the cells once with PBS and remove the washing solution.(2) Dilute Hoechst 33342 (component F) 2000 times with PBS.(3) Add 100 to each hole µ Incubate L 1 x Hoechst 33342 solution at room temperature in dark for 15-30 minutes.(4) Remove Hoechst 33342 solution and use 100 µ Wash cells twice with PBS.7. Imaging and analysisIt is recommended to take fluorescence microscopy photos immediately after staining is completed for observation; If conditions permit, please store in a dark and moist environment at 4 ° C for 3 days before taking photos. Flow cytometry detection method1. Cell cultureInoculate 1 × 105~3 × 106 cells per well into a 6-well plate.2. Drug treatmentPerform various drug treatments according to experimental needs.3. EdU labeled cells(1) Dilute EdU solution (component A) in a certain proportion with complete cell culture medium to an appropriate concentration, then add it to the cells and mix well; Set up a negative control group without EdU treatment.Note: The labeling concentration of EdU needs to be adjusted according to cell type, and it is recommended to explore with an initial concentration of 10 µ M. In the pre experiment, it is recommended to set an EdU concentration gradient, which can be referred to in Tables 2 and 3.(2) Incubate in a cell culture incubator for 2 hours. The time of EdU incubation of cells can be directly used as an indicator for measuring cell DNA synthesis, and the choice of time point and incubation time depend on the cell growth rate. Pulse labeled cells incubated with brief EdU can be used to study cell cycle dynamics.Note: The optimal incubation time is related to the cell cycle. Most tumor cell lines can use a 2-hour incubation time, as shown in Appendix 2. The concentration of EdU is related to the incubation time, and high concentrations, such as 10-50, should be used for short-term incubation (<2 hours) µ M; Long term incubation (>24 hours) should use low concentrations, such as 1-10 µ M; You can also refer to Appendix 3.4. Cell fixation and permeation promotionNote: For experiments that require cell surface antigen labeling, it can be considered to wash cells twice with 1% BSA after completing EdU incubation, before cell fixation and permeation promotion.(1) After incubation, collect cells, add 1 mL of PBS to each tube to clean the cells, centrifuge at 1000 rpm for 5 minutes, and discard the supernatant to remove EdU residue that has not been added to DNA.(2) Add 1 mL of 4% paraformaldehyde fixative to each tube to resuspend cells.(3) Incubate at room temperature for 20 minutes, centrifuge at 1000 rpm for 5 minutes, and discard the supernatant.(4) Add 1 mL of 2 mg/mL glycine to each tube and incubate for 5 minutes. Neutralize the remaining fixed solution, centrifuge at 1000 rpm for 5 minutes, and discard the supernatant. Add 1 mL of PBS to each tube for cleaning once, centrifuge at 1000 rpm for 5 minutes, and discard the supernatant.(5) Add 1mL of 0.5% Triton X-100 osmotic enhancer to each tube and resuspend cells. Incubate at room temperature for 10 minutes.5. EdU detectionNote: For 6-well plate samples, reference can be made to 1 mL of working solution per well. Users can adjust the dosage according to their own sample situation.(1) Prepare 1 x Click iT EdU reaction buffer: Dilute component C 10 times with ddH2O.(2) Prepare 5 x Click iT EdU buffer additives (component E): Add 300 µ L ddH2O to 30 mg of component E in a test tube (final concentration 100 mg/mL), mix well until completely dissolved. After use, the remaining storage solution is stored at -20 ℃ and can be stored for one year. Once the solution turns brown, it indicates that the active ingredients have degraded and cannot be reused.Note: Different specifications of component E are dissolved in ddH2O according to this ratio to form 5 x storage solution for future use.(3) Prepare 1 x Click iT EdU buffer additive: Dilute 5 x Click iT EdU buffer additive storage solution with ddH2O to 1 x, and the solution should be prepared and used immediately.(4) Prepare Click it working solution according to Table 2.Table 2 Click it working fluid Reaction components Volume of liquid required for a single reaction 1×Click-iT EdU reaction buffer 875 µL CuSO4 (component D) 20 µL YF® 488/555/594/647A Azide(Component B) 5 µL 1×Click-iT EdU buffer additive 100 µL Total volume 1 mL (5) Soak at 1000 rpm for 5 minutes, discard the supernatant, remove the enhancer, add 1mL of 1% BSA washing solution to each tube and wash twice. Soak at 1000 rpm for 5 minutes, discard the supernatant.(6) Add 1 mL of Click iT working solution to each tube and mix well.(7) Incubate at room temperature in dark for 30 minutes.(8) Soak at 1000 rpm for 5 minutes, discard the staining reaction solution, add 1% BSA to each tube to wash the cells twice, centrifuge at 1000 rpm for 5 minutes, discard the supernatant, and resuspend the cells again with 1 mL of 1% BSA (the volume of resuspend cells can be adjusted according to the number of cells), and detect with a flow cytometer.Note: If other biomarker tests are required, please refer to step 4.6. Intracellular antigen labeling (optional steps)(1) Add antibody working solution and mix well.(2) Under dark conditions, incubate antibodies at appropriate temperature and time.7. Flow detection and analysis:(1) It is recommended to conduct flow cytometry testing immediately after dyeing is completed; If conditions are limited, please store in a dark place at 4 ℃ for testing, but it should not exceed 3 days.(2) It is recommended to test the number of cells up to one million levels as much as possible. If the number of cells is small, the number of cells tested can be adjusted to 100000 levels starting from the experiment. For cases where the cell yield is too low (just to the level of ten thousand), it may not be conducive to making a flow chart. Therefore, the cleaning frequency in step 5 (8) can be appropriately reduced.Matters needing attention：1. please centrifuge the product to the bottom of the tube immediately before use, and then conduct subsequent experiments. 2. fluorescent dyes have quenching problems. Please try to avoid light during experimental operation to slow down fluorescence quenching. 3. click it edu buffer additive solution should be prepared and used immediately to ensure the best results. 4. for your safety and health, please wear experimental clothes and disposable gloves.Scope of application：Cell proliferation detection (cell imaging flow universal)... Read More | Annexin V ( annexin-V ) is a Ca2 + dependent phospholipid binding protein with a molecular weight of 35-36 KD, which can selectively bind to phosphatidylserine ( PS ). Phosphatidylserine ( PS ) is mainly distributed in the inner side of the cell membrane, that is, the side adjacent to the cytoplasm.Annexin V ( annexin-V ) is a Ca2 + dependent phospholipid binding protein with a molecular weight of 35-36 KD, which can selectively bind to phosphatidylserine ( PS ). Phosphatidylserine ( PS ) is mainly distributed in the inner side of the cell membrane, that is, the side adjacent to the cytoplasm. In the early stage of apoptosis, different types of cells will turn phosphatidylserine out to the cell surface and expose to the extracellular environment. At this time, using Annexin V labeled with fluorescent protein PE, that is, Annexin V-PE, combined with phosphatidylserine ( PS ), the eversion of phosphatidylserine, an important feature of apoptosis, can be directly detected by flow cytometry. Normal cells will not be stained by Annexin V-PE, apoptotic or necrotic cells will be stained by Annexin V-PE. Annexin V-PE can be used in combination with partially non-permeable nuclear dye ( 7-AAD / PI ) to distinguish cells at different stages of apoptosis. RedNucleus II provided in this kit is a far-red dye that belongs to an anthraquinone compound and cannot penetrate the intact cell membrane of living cells and early apoptotic cells. It is non-permeable, but can quickly stain the nucleus / dsDNA in dead and permeable cells. RedNucleus II is an ideal substitute for propidium iodide ( PI ) and 7-AAD.Combined with Annexin V-PE, it has better spectral characteristics without compensation regulation : it is not excited by ultraviolet light and does not overlap with PE / PE homologues, so it can be combined with FITC, PE and purple fluorescent dyes for multicolor analysis. When combined with Annexin V-PE, RedNucleus II was excluded from living cells and early apoptotic cells, while late apoptotic cells and dead cells were double-positive for Annexin V-PE and RedNucleus II. Annexin V-PE / RedNucleus II apoptosis detection kit can be detected by flow cytometry or other fluorescence detection equipment. Components: Components A598354(10T) A598354(50T) A598354(100T) A. 1×Annexin V Combining buffer solution 10 mL 50 mL 50 mL×2 B. Annexin V-PE 50 µL 250 µL 500 µL C. RedNucleus II 100 µL 500 µL 1 mLProduct parameters：Annexin v-pe:ex/em=488/578 nmrednucleus ii:ex/em=635/695 NMUsage method:1. Experimental design: Blank tube: Negative control group cells, without Annexin V-PE/RedNucleus II. Used to regulate voltage.Single staining tube: Positive control group cells were treated with Annexin V-PE alone/RedNucleus II alone. Used for adjusting compensation.Detection tube: Add Annexin V-PE/RedNucleus II to the processed cells. After adjusting the voltage compensation using blank tubes and single dye tubes, obtain the required flow data.2. Collect cells(1) For suspended cells:a. After inducing cell apoptosis, centrifuge at 1000 rpm for 5 minutes, discard the supernatant, collect the cells, gently resuspend the cells in PBS, and count them.Note: PBS resuspension cannot be omitted. The process of PBS resuspension also serves to wash cells, ensuring the subsequent binding of Annexin V-PE.b. Take 5 × 104-1 × 105 resuspended cells, centrifuge at 1000 rpm for 5 minutes, discard the supernatant, and add 100 µ L of 1 × Annexin V binding buffer to gently resuspend the cells. c. Add 5 µ L Annexin V-PE and mix gently.d. Add 5 µ L of RedNucleus II staining solution and mix gently.e. Incubate at room temperature (20-25 º C) in the dark for 15 minutes. Aluminum foil can be used to avoid light. During the incubation process, cells can be resuspended 2-3 times to improve staining efficiency.(2) For adherent cells:a. Suck out the cell culture medium into a suitable centrifuge tube, wash the adherent cells with PBS once, and add an appropriate amount of trypsin cell digestion solution (without EDTA) to digest the cells. Incubate at room temperature until gently blowing can remove the trypsin cell digestion solution when the adherent cells are blown down. Overdigestion of pancreatic enzymes should be avoided.Note: For adherent cells, the trypsin digestion step is crucial. If the trypsin digestion time is too short, cells need to be blown hard to detach, which can easily cause damage to the cell membrane and lead to false positives of cell necrosis; If the digestion time is too long, it can also cause cell membrane damage and false positives of cell necrosis, and even affect the binding of phosphatidylserine and Annexin V-PE on the cell membrane, thereby interfering with the detection of cell apoptosis.b. Add the cell culture medium collected in the previous step, gently blow down the cells, transfer them to a centrifuge tube, centrifuge at 1000 rpm for 5 minutes, discard the supernatant, collect the cells, gently resuspend the cells in PBS and count them.Note: Adding the cell culture medium from the previous step is very important. On the one hand, it can collect cells that have already been suspended and undergone apoptosis or necrosis. On the other hand, the serum in the cell culture medium can effectively inhibit or neutralize residual trypsin. The residual trypsin will digest and degrade the subsequently added Annexin V-PE, leading to staining failure.c. Take 5 × 104-1 × 105 resuspended cells, centrifuge at 1000 rpm for 5 minutes, discard the supernatant, and add 100 µ L of 1 × Annexin V binding buffer to gently resuspend the cells. d. Add 5 µ L Annexin V-PE and mix gently.e. Add 5 µ L of RedNucleus II staining solution and mix gently.f. Incubate at room temperature (20-25 º C) in the dark for 15 minutes. Aluminum foil can be used to avoid light. During the incubation process, cells can be resuspended 2-3 times to improve staining efficiency.3. Result analysis:(1) Flow cytometry detection:a. After incubation, 400 µ L of 1 × Annexin V binding buffer can be directly added to resuspend the cells, and immediately detected on the machine. Annexin V-PE is excited by 488 nm/566 nm laser, and the fluorescence emission spectrum is detected at 578 nm (BL2 (FL2)/YL1 channel), while the RedNucleus II channel emission spectrum is approximately at 695 nm (RL1 (FL4) channel).b. On the scatter plot of the bivariate flow cytometer, live cells are shown in the lower left quadrant, which is (Annexin V-PE -/RedNucleus II -); The lower right quadrant represents early apoptotic cells, which are (Annexin V-PE+/RedNucleus II -); The upper right quadrant represents necrotic and late stage apoptotic cells, which are (Annexin V-PE+/RedNucleus II+); The upper left quadrant displays naked nuclear cells, which are (Annexin V-PE -/RedNucleus II+).(2) Fluorescence microscopy detection:a. Centrifuge at 1000 rpm for 5 minutes, collect cells, and gently resuspend them in 400 µ L of 1 × Annexin V binding buffer. Transfer the cells to a 96 well plate and settle for a moment or perform cell smear, then observe under a fluorescence microscope.b. Annexin V-PE is compatible with PE filters. RedNucleus II can use a far red long pass filter.Matters needing attention：1. please centrifuge the product to the bottom of the tube immediately before use, and then conduct subsequent experiments. 2. to reduce the process of apoptosis, the incubation process can be operated on ice, but the incubation time should be extended to at least 30 min. 3. as apoptosis is a rapid process, it is recommended that samples be analyzed within 1 h after staining. 4. for adherent cells, digestion is a key step. If there are floating cells when adherent cells induce apoptosis, the floating cells and adherent cells should be collected and stained. Handle adherent cells with care to avoid artificial damage to cells. The trypsin digestion time is too short, and the cells need to be blown hard to fall off, which is easy to cause damage to the cell membrane and excessive intake of rednucleus II; If the digestion time is too long, the cell membrane is also prone to damage, and even affect the binding of phosphatidylserine and annexin v-pe on the cell membrane. When digesting, spread pancreatin on the bottom of the well plate, fully contact the pancreatin with the cells when shaking gently, then pour out most of the pancreatin, use the remaining small amount of pancreatin to digest for a period of time, and terminate when the gap between cells increases and the bottom of the bottle is spotted. Try not to use EDTA in the digestive juice, which will affect the binding of annexin V to PS. 5. after the adherent cells are digested with trypsin, it is recommended to stain after recovering in the optimal culture conditions and medium for about 30 min to avoid false positives. 6. in order to avoid losing cells when washing cells, you can use a large tip over a small tip to aspirate. 7. the optimal concentration of dye is determined by the specific experimental requirements. 8. fluorescent dyes have quenching problems. Please try to avoid light during storage and use to slow down fluorescence quenching. 9. for your safety and health, please wear experimental clothes and disposable gloves.Scope of application：Early apoptosis detection, annexin V Kit... Read More | Products contentN665968Component96 TStorageN665968Adex N501-N508 Primers for Illumina 8×12 µL-20℃. Avoid freeze/thaw cycle.N665968BIndex N701-N712 Primers for Illumina 12×8 µL-20℃. Avoid freeze/thaw cycle. Products IntroductionThis kit is a companion kit for the Products contentN665968Component96 TStorageN665968Adex N501-N508 Primers for Illumina 8×12 µL-20℃. Avoid freeze/thaw cycle.N665968BIndex N701-N712 Primers for Illumina 12×8 µL-20℃. Avoid freeze/thaw cycle. Products IntroductionThis kit is a companion kit for the transposase-based second-generation sequencing Rapid DNA Library Construction Kit, designed for Illumina platform library construction, which contains 8 primers at the N5 end and 12 primers at the N7 end, which can be used to prepare 96 different bipartite Index libraries. All reagents provided in the kit have been subjected to stringent quality control and functional validation to maximize the stability and reproducibility of library construction. The prepared libraries can be sequenced on Illumina platforms such as HiSeq X-10/4000/2500/2000 and MiSeq. Provide your own instruments, reagents and consumables1. Magnetic frame: DynaMagTM-2 is recommended.2. DNA purification and recovery kit: It is recommended to use Kangwei DNA purification and recovery kit by magnetic bead method.3. DNA building kit: It is recommended to use the Kangwei Century transposase method second-generation sequencing rapid DNA building kit.4. Anhydrous ethanol.5. Reaction tubes: It is recommended to use low adsorption PCR tubes and 1.5 ml centrifuge tubes; tips: It is recommended to use high-quality filtration tips to prevent contamination of reagent kits and library samples. Pre-experiment Preparation and Important NotesPlease centrifuge briefly before opening the cap so that the liquid collects at the bottom of the tube to avoid cross-contamination between different primers.For the use of the CombiVision Second Generation Sequencing Multisample Primer Kit, please follow the CombiVision Second Generation Sequencing Rapid DNA Library Kit protocol.Index N501-N508 Primers for IlluminaIndex N701-N712 Primers for Illumina... Read More |