| Description | Product Introduction:1. The Biotin Assay Blocking Kit is a kit primarily designed for blocking tissue and cell samples to significantly reduce background during detection processes such as immunohistochemistry (IHC), immunocytochemistry (ICC), immunofluorescence (IF), and fluorescence in situ Product Introduction:1. The Biotin Assay Blocking Kit is a kit primarily designed for blocking tissue and cell samples to significantly reduce background during detection processes such as immunohistochemistry (IHC), immunocytochemistry (ICC), immunofluorescence (IF), and fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH). These detection methods are based on biotin and streptavidin or avidin, including the SABC (Streptavidin-Biotin Complex) method and ABC (Avidin-Biotin Complex) method.2. This kit contains two types of blocking buffers: Biotin Blocking Buffer (100X): Contains streptavidin and other components, which can fully bind to and block endogenous biotin, and reduce non-specific binding to labeled streptavidin in subsequent steps. Streptavidin/Biotin-Binding Blocking Buffer (100X): Contains biotin, which can fully block endogenous biotin-binding proteins and the streptavidin bound during the previous blocking step. Through this two-step blocking process, the goal of significantly reducing background can be achieved.3. This kit is suitable for blocking frozen sections and paraffin sections, and also applicable for blocking cultured cells.Product Features:1. Easy to Use – Can be performed simultaneously with the blocking step of conventional immunostaining, significantly saving blocking time.2. Stable Performance – Effectively reduces non-specific staining and improves detection sensitivity.Product Components and Storage Conditions:Product numberComponent200TStorageB1209118ABiotin Blocking Buffer (100×)200 µl-20ºCB1209118BStreptavidin/Biotin-Binding Blocking Buffer (100×)200 µl-20ºCOperating Steps:1. For immunostaining assays such as IHC, ICC, and IF:a. Dilution of blocking buffers: Based on the required volume, dilute Biotin Blocking Buffer and Streptavidin/Biotin-Binding Blocking Buffer to 1X using an appropriate conventional blocking buffer.b. After thorough washing of the sections and before primary antibody incubation, add an appropriate amount of Biotin Blocking Buffer and incubate for 10-30 minutes. Incubation for 10 minutes is recommended when diluted with a rapid immunostaining blocking buffer; incubation for 30 minutes is recommended when diluted with a regular blocking buffer.c. Wash the samples with washing buffer 3 times, 5 minutes each.d. Add an appropriate amount of Streptavidin/Biotin-Binding Blocking Buffer and incubate for 10-30 minutes. Incubation for 10 minutes is recommended when using a rapid immunostaining blocking buffer; incubation for 30 minutes is recommended when using a regular blocking buffer.e. Wash the samples with washing buffer 3 times, 5 minutes each.f. Proceed with subsequent steps such as primary antibody incubation according to conventional procedures.2. For in situ hybridization (FISH) detection:a. Dilution of blocking buffers: Based on the required volume, dilute Biotin Blocking Buffer and Streptavidin/Biotin-Binding Blocking Buffer to 1X using an appropriate diluent. The washing buffer for in situ hybridization can be used for dilution.b. Before hybridization with biotin-labeled probes, add an appropriate amount of Biotin Blocking Buffer and incubate for 15-30 minutes.c. Wash the samples with washing buffer 3 times, 5 minutes each.d. Add an appropriate amount of Streptavidin/Biotin-Binding Blocking Buffer and incubate for 15-30 minutes.e. Wash the samples with washing buffer 3 times, 5 minutes each.f. Proceed with subsequent steps such as hybridization with biotin-labeled probes according to conventional in situ hybridization detection procedures.Precautions:1. This kit can also perform the above-mentioned blocking steps after the primary antibody incubation is completed and the sample is washed 3-4 times with washing buffer, followed by subsequent steps such as secondary antibody incubation.2. This kit can simultaneously perform biotin-related blocking and conventional blocking, eliminating the need for additional conventional immunostaining blocking steps.3. For your safety and health, please wear a lab coat and disposable gloves during operation... Read More | 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 | EndoFree Plasmid Midi Kit Cat No. Component Size(50T) Storage E665631A Buffer P1 30 mL RT E665631B Buffer P2 30 mL RT E665631C Buffer E3 30 mL RT E665631D Buffer PS 15 mL RT E665631E Buffer PW (concentrate) 10 mL RT E665631F Endo-free Buffer EB 10 mL RTEndoFree Plasmid Midi Kit Cat No. Component Size(50T) Storage E665631A Buffer P1 30 mL RT E665631B Buffer P2 30 mL RT E665631C Buffer E3 30 mL RT E665631D Buffer PS 15 mL RT E665631E Buffer PW (concentrate) 10 mL RT E665631F Endo-free Buffer EB 10 mL RT E665631G RNase A (10 mg/mL) 600 µL RT E665631H Buffer ER 8 mL RT E665631I CWBlue 300 µL RT E665631J Spin Columns DL with Collection Tubes 50 EA RT E665631K Endo-Remover FM with Collection 50 EA RTProduct Introduction:Endotoxins are a common pollutant in plasmid extraction. Due to the high sensitivity of eukaryotic cells to endotoxins, the presence of endotoxins in plasmids can greatly reduce the transfection efficiency of eukaryotic cells. This reagent kit provides a simple, fast, and efficient new method for extracting endotoxin free plasmids. The extracted plasmids can remove endotoxins to the maximum extent possible and effectively remove contamination of genomic DNA, RNA, proteins, and other substances. This reagent kit is suitable for extracting 5-15mL of bacterial solution. On the basis of alkaline lysis of cells, it efficiently and specifically binds plasmid DNA through a new silicon-based membrane. Each adsorption column can adsorb up to 100 µ The plasmid DNA of g is effectively removed using a special buffer system and endotoxin removal filter column, effectively removing impurities such as endotoxins and proteins. The plasmid obtained from this kit has high purity and stable quality, making it particularly suitable for cell transfection. It can also be used for downstream experiments such as DNA sequencing, PCR, PCR based mutations, in vitro transcription, transformed bacteria, and endonuclease digestion.Self prepared reagents: anhydrous ethanol, isopropanol.Preparation and important precautions before the experiment:1. All components can be stably stored in a dry, room temperature (15-30 ℃) environment for 1 year, and can be stored at 2-8 ℃ for longer periods of time. Buffer P1 with RNase A added can be stably stored at 2-8 ℃ for 6 months.2. Before the first use, add all RNase A solution to Buffer P1, mix well, and store at 2-8 ℃. Before use, let it sit at room temperature for a period of time. After returning to room temperature, use.3.Before the first use, anhydrous ethanol should be added to the Buffer PW according to the instructions on the reagent bottle label.4. Before use, please check if there is any crystallization or precipitation in Buffer P2 and Buffer E3. If there is any crystallization or precipitation, you can take a water bath at 37 ℃ for a few minutes to restore clarity.5. Be careful not to come into direct contact with Buffer P2 and Buffer E3, and immediately cover them tightly after use.6.The amount and purity of plasmid extraction are related to factors such as bacterial culture concentration, strain type, plasmid size, and plasmid copy number.Operation steps:1. Take 5-15 mL of overnight cultured bacterial solution and add it to a centrifuge tube (self provided). Centrifuge at 13000 rpm (~16200 × g) for 1 minute to collect bacteria, and try to discard all the supernatant as much as possible.2. Add 500 to the centrifuge tube containing bacterial sediment µ L Buffer P1 (please check if RNase A has been added first), mix thoroughly with a pipette or vortex oscillator, and suspend bacterial precipitation. Attention: If the bacterial blocks are not thoroughly mixed, it will affect the cracking effect, resulting in low extraction amount and purity.3. Add 500 to the centrifuge tube µ L Buffer P2, gently invert and mix 8-10 times, allowing the bacterial cells to fully lyse. Leave at room temperature for 3-5 minutes. At this point, the solution should become clear and viscous. Attention: Mix gently and do not shake vigorously to avoid interrupting genomic DNA and mixing genomic DNA fragments in the extracted plasmid. If the solution does not become clear, it indicates that the bacterial count may be too high and the lysis may not be complete. The bacterial count should be reduced.4. Add 500 to the centrifuge tube µ L Buffer E3, immediately invert and mix 8-10 times until white flocculent precipitates appear. Let it stand at room temperature for 5 minutes. Centrifuge at 13000 rpm for 5 minutes, extract the supernatant, and add it to the filter column (Endo Remove FM) (already loaded into the collection tube). Centrifuge at 13000 rpm for 1 minute to filter, then transfer the filtrate from the collection tube to the centrifuge tube (self provided). Attention: 1) After adding Buffer E3, it should be immediately mixed to avoid local precipitation. 2) The maximum volume of the adsorption column is 750 µ L. So please filter the supernatant twice and mix it in the same self provided centrifuge tube.5. Add 450 to the filtrate µ Mix L isopropanol upside down.6. Column balance: Add 200 to the spin columns DL that have been loaded into the collection tube µ L Buffer PS, centrifuge at 13000 rpm for 2 minutes, discard the waste liquid in the collection tube, and place the adsorption column back into the collection tube.7. Transfer the mixed solution of filtrate and isopropanol from step 5 to an equilibrium adsorption column (already loaded into a collection tube). 8.13000 rpm for 1 minute, discard the waste liquid in the collection tube, and place the adsorption column back into the collection tube. Attention: The maximum volume of the adsorption column is 750 µ L. So the solution obtained in step 5 is divided multiple times and passed through the column. 9. Add 750 to the adsorption column µ L Buffer PW (please check if anhydrous ethanol has been added first), centrifuge at 13000 rpm for 1 minute, and discard the waste liquid in the collection tube.10. Place the adsorption column back into the recovery manifold and centrifuge at 13000 rpm for 1 minute.Note: The purpose of this step is to remove residual ethanol from the adsorption column, which can affect subsequent enzymatic reactions (such as enzyme digestion, PCR, etc.).11. Place the adsorption column in a new centrifuge tube (self provided)... Read More | The perfect KitAlysis Labware starter kit that combines the KitAlysis Inertion Box (Z742064) with the KitAlysis 24-Well Reaction Block and Screwdriver Set (Z742107).Provides an inert environment to run oxygen sensitive cross-coupling reactions in a laboratory fume hood.Designed to be used with The perfect KitAlysis Labware starter kit that combines the KitAlysis Inertion Box (Z742064) with the KitAlysis 24-Well Reaction Block and Screwdriver Set (Z742107).Provides an inert environment to run oxygen sensitive cross-coupling reactions in a laboratory fume hood.Designed to be used with KitAlysis High-Throughput Screening Kits.Components:Ιnertion Box24-Well Reaction BlockTorque Screwdriver set with bitReaction Block Replacement Screws (10ea)... Read More | Product content: S665546Component50 TStorageS665546ABuffer QSL45 mLRTS665546BBuffer RIL11 mL2-8℃S665546CBuffer ML10 mLRTS665546DBuffer GW1 (concentrate)13 mLRTS665546EBuffer GW2 (concentrate)26 mLRTS665546FBuffer EBL13 mLRTS665546GRNase A240 µLRTS665546HLysis Tubes Ⅱ50 Product content: S665546Component50 TStorageS665546ABuffer QSL45 mLRTS665546BBuffer RIL11 mL2-8℃S665546CBuffer ML10 mLRTS665546DBuffer GW1 (concentrate)13 mLRTS665546EBuffer GW2 (concentrate)26 mLRTS665546FBuffer EBL13 mLRTS665546GRNase A240 µLRTS665546HLysis Tubes Ⅱ50 EARTS665546ISpin Columns DM With Collection Tubes50 EARTProduct IntroductionThis kit provides a method for extracting total DNA from soil or fecal samples, including the total DNA of cells, bacteria, parasites, and viruses in the samples. It is also suitable for extracting DNA from samples containing high concentrations of PCR reaction inhibitors. This reagent kit adopts a unique buffering system to efficiently bind DNA from the lysis solution to the adsorption column. Inhibitors of PCR and enzyme reactions, as well as residual impurities, can be effectively removed through washing steps. Finally, high-purity DNA can be obtained by washing with low salt buffer or water. The purified DNA can be directly used for downstream experiments such as second-generation sequencing (16S amplicons and metagenomes), library construction, PCR, qPCR, Southern Blot, enzyme digestion molecular markers, etc.Self prepared reagents1. Constant temperature mixer - Product number: CW25932. Anhydrous ethanol, isopropanol3. Vortex oscillator or tissue grinderPreparation and important precautions before the experiment1. Samples should avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles, otherwise it may result in smaller extracted DNA fragments and a decrease in extraction volume.2.Before the first use, anhydrous ethanol should be added to Buffer GW1 (concentrate) and Buffer GW2 (concentrate) according to the instructions on the reagent bottle label.3. Take out the buffer RIL before use and store it at 2-8 ℃ immediately after use.Operation steps1. Centrifuge the Lysis Tube briefly to allow the beads to settle at the bottom.2. a. Add 0.1-0.3 g of soil or fecal sample to Lysis Tube, and add 740-820 µ L Buffer QSL and 4 µ L RNase A, tighten the tube cover and briefly vortex to mix.b. If fecal samples are stored in non lytic fecal preservation solutions (such as CWY041S and CWY041M), add 200 to Lysis Tube µ L-600 µ L solid-liquid mixture, centrifuge at 13000 rpm for 1 minute, discard the storage solution (if the amount of solid after centrifugation is too small, it can be enriched again, but should not exceed 0.3g). Join 620 µ LBuffer QSL and 4 µ L RNase A, tighten the tube cover and briefly vortex to mix.3. Fix the Lysis Tube in an oscillating grinding device equipped with a 2 mL adapter and process it according to the optimized grinding conditions of your equipment (see appendix).4. Shake the Lysis Tube on a constant temperature mixer at 70 ℃ and 1200 rpm for 10 minutes. Subsequently, centrifuge at 13000 rpm for 2 minutes to precipitate solid particles. Transfer 540 µ Transfer the supernatant to a new 2 mL centrifuge tube.5. Add 180 µ L Buffer RIL, vortex for 5 seconds, centrifuge at 13000 rpm for 2 minutes.Attention: Remove the buffer RIL before use and store it at 2-8 ℃ immediately after use.6. Add 160 to the new centrifuge tube in sequence µ L Buffer ML, 480 µ Supernatant from step 5, 320 µ L isopropanol, vortex for 5 seconds.7. Transfer the solution from the previous step to 650 µ Centrifuge at 12000 rpm (~13400 × g) for 1 minute into the spin columns DM that have been loaded into the collection tube.8. Discard the waste liquid in the collection pipe and place the adsorption column back into the collection pipe. Repeat step 7 until all the solution has been transferred.9. Add 500 to the adsorption column µ L Buffer GW1 (check if anhydrous ethanol has been added before use), centrifuge at 12000 rpm for 1 minute, discard the waste liquid in the collection tube, and place the adsorption column back into the collection tube.10. Add 500 to the adsorption column µ L Buffer GW2 (check if anhydrous ethanol has been added before use), centrifuge at 12000 rpm for 1 minute, discard the waste liquid in the collection tube, and place the adsorption column back into the collection tube. 11. Repeat step 10.12.12000 rpm for 2 minutes and discard the waste liquid from the collection tube. Place the adsorption column at room temperature for a few minutes to thoroughly air dry.Note: The purpose of this step is to remove residual ethanol from the adsorption column, which can affect subsequent enzymatic reactions (such as enzyme digestion, PCR, etc.).13. Place the adsorption column in a new centrifuge tube (self provided) and add 50-200 drops of suspended droplets to the middle of the adsorption column µ L Buffer EBL or sterilized water, leave at room temperature for 2-5 minutes, centrifuge at 12000 rpm for 1 minute, collect DNA solution, and store DNA at -20 ℃.Note: 1) Incubating at room temperature for 5 minutes before centrifugation can increase yield.2) Use an additional 50-100 µ Further elution with L buffer or sterilized water can increase yield.3) If you want to increase the final concentration of DNA, you can add the DNA eluent obtained in step 13 back onto the adsorption membrane and repeat step 13, but it may reduce the total yield.4) The elution buffer does not contain chelating agents, please store DNA at -20 ℃.5) The residual trace PCR inhibitors in the genomic DNA template may have adverse effects on the PCR reaction, which can usually be resolved by diluting the DNA by 2-10 times.Appendix: Grind the sample using one of the following methods1. Manually vortex oscillate at maximum speed on the vortex oscillator for 10 minutes.2. On a vortex oscillator equipped with a 1.5-2 mL horizontal centrifuge tube holder, oscillate at maximum speed for 10 minutes (keeping the Lysis Tube horizontal). If the sample size exceeds 12, extend by 5-10 minutes. For example, using Scientific Industries or Mobile's Vortex Genie2 vortex oscillator.3.When using Qiagen's TissueLyser II, grind at 25Hz for 10 minutes.4.When using Qiagen's PowerLyzer 24 Homogenizer, homogenize at 2000 rpm for 30 seconds, pause for 30 seconds, and then homogenize again at 2000 rpm for 30 seconds.5.When using FastPrep-24 from MP Biomedicals, the recommended speed is 6.0 and the time is 40 seconds... Read More |