| Description | ECL Universal Chemiluminescence Kit (Femto-grade) is a non-radioactive chemiluminescence system designed for detecting the activity of horseradish peroxidase (HRP) conjugated to proteins bound on PVDF or NC membranes. This product includes an enhanced luminol substrate and a stable peroxide solutionECL Universal Chemiluminescence Kit (Femto-grade) is a non-radioactive chemiluminescence system designed for detecting the activity of horseradish peroxidase (HRP) conjugated to proteins bound on PVDF or NC membranes. This product includes an enhanced luminol substrate and a stable peroxide solution, enabling the detection of trace amounts of protein as low as the femto-gram level. With a broad detection range and high sensitivity, it is suitable for most conventional Western Blot chemiluminescence detection applications.Component ListE1491293Component100 mL500 mLStorageE1491293AE-ECL Substrate50 mL250 mL2-8℃. Store in the dark.E1491293BE-ECL Oxidant50 mL250 mL2-8℃. Store in the dark. FeaturesHigh Sensitivity – Capable of rapidly detecting proteins at femto-gram levels, outperforming other high-end products in the same category.High Cost-Effectiveness – Offers exceptional value compared to other chemiluminescence substrates of similar grade.Instructions for UseRemove the transfer membrane from the washing buffer and drain excess liquid, ensuring the membrane remains moist.Mix E-ECL Substrate and E-ECL Oxidant in equal volumes to prepare the chemiluminescence working solution (approximately 0.1 mL per square centimeter of membrane).Evenly apply the chemiluminescence working solution onto the membrane and incubate for 1–2 minutes. For highly abundant target proteins, avoid letting the working solution remain stationary. Instead, place the membrane on a shaker for 1–2 minutes to prevent localized depletion of reactants, which may affect the linear range of detection signals.Remove the membrane and drain excess working solution. Wrap the membrane in a transparent protective cover.X-ray Film Exposure: In a darkroom, expose the membrane to X-ray film. Exposure times may range from a few seconds to several minutes. Develop the film and, if necessary, adjust the exposure time for a second exposure based on the initial results.CCD Imager: The membrane can be directly imaged without a protective cover. Follow the instrument’s instructions for imaging.The membrane can be stripped and reused for multiple hybridizations.PrecautionsAvoid strong light exposure to E-ECL Substrate and the working solution, as it may reduce sensitivity.Due to the high sensitivity of the ECL solution, avoid using excessively high antibody concentrations to prevent increased background signals.Sodium azide (NaN₃) inhibits HRP activity. Avoid using NaN₃ for the storage or recycling of secondary antibodies.For safety and health reasons, wear lab coats and disposable gloves during operation.This product is intended for research use only... Read More | 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.Product parameters：555/565 nmComponent： 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 sample5 sample10 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.Scope of application：Late apoptosis detection, TUNEL Kit... Read More | Format:2-ComponentEnzyme:Horseradish peroxidase | DescriptionRefer to the product′s Certificate of Analysis for more information on a suitable instrument technique. Contact Technical Service for further support | Product content:M665754Component25 TStorageM665754ATris-HCl, 1 mM, PH 8.01 mL-20℃. Avoid freeze/thaw cycleM665754BE. coli Poly(A) Polymerase, 5 U/µL15 µL-20℃. Avoid freeze/thaw cycleM665754C10×Poly(A) Polymerase Buffer80 µL-20℃. Avoid freeze/thaw Product content:M665754Component25 TStorageM665754ATris-HCl, 1 mM, PH 8.01 mL-20℃. Avoid freeze/thaw cycleM665754BE. coli Poly(A) Polymerase, 5 U/µL15 µL-20℃. Avoid freeze/thaw cycleM665754C10×Poly(A) Polymerase Buffer80 µL-20℃. Avoid freeze/thaw cycleM665754DATP, 10 mM15 µL-20℃. Avoid freeze/thaw cycleM665754ERT Primer, 25 µM90 µL-20℃. Avoid freeze/thaw cycleM665754F5×SuperRT Buffer120 µL-20℃. Avoid freeze/thaw cycleM665754GUltraPure dNTP Mix, 10 mM each30 µL-20℃. Avoid freeze/thaw cycleM665754HSuperRT, 200 U/µL15 µL-20℃. Avoid freeze/thaw cycleM665754IRNase-Free Water1 mL-20℃. Avoid freeze/thaw cycle Product Introduction:This kit uses the method of adding a poly (A) tail at the 3 'end of miRNA to give miRNA a Poly (A) tail, followed by reverse transcription using Oligo (dT) - Universal tag universal reverse transcription primers to synthesize the first stranded cDNA corresponding to miRNA. The miRNA cDNA first strand synthesis kit contains all the reagents required for the miRNA 3 'end Poly (A) tail modification process and the reverse transcription process after modification. This kit has a very high Poly (A) modification and reverse transcription efficiency, which can range from 1 ng-2 µ The first strand of cDNA corresponding to miRNA was effectively obtained from the total RNA of g. And the operation is simple and fast, which can be used to simultaneously detect multiple miRNAs from a synthesized cDNA reaction. This not only reduces errors and saves samples, but also achieves high-throughput detection.Note: This kit must be used in conjunction with the miRNA fluorescence quantitative detection kit.Self prepared experimental materials: 1 ng-2 µ Total RNA of g, or 0.1 ng-1 µ Small molecule RNA of g.Notes:To prevent RNase pollution, attention should be paid to the following aspects:1. Use plastic products and gun heads without RNase to avoid cross contamination.2. Glassware should be dry baked at a high temperature of 180 ℃ for 4 hours before use. Plastic containers can be soaked in 0.5 M NaOH for 10 minutes, thoroughly rinsed with water, and then sterilized under high pressure.3. The solution should be prepared using water without RNase.4. Operators should wear disposable masks and gloves, and change gloves frequently during the experiment.Usage:A. The process of miRNA adding Poly (A) tail:1.based on the amount of RNA used, dilute the total RNA of 10 mM ATP with 1 mM Tris (pH 8.0) according to the following formula: ATP dilution coefficient=5000/__ ngExample: If the initial amount of total RNA is 100 ng, then the ATP dilution coefficient is 5000/100=50. About to dilute ATP 50 times (1 µ 10 mM ATP plus 49 for l µ 1 mM Tris at pH 8.0.2. Add the following reagents to the pre cooled RNase free reaction tube in the ice bath to a total volume of 25 µ L. reagent 25 µlReaction system final concentration total RNA* X µl Up to 2 µg 10×Poly(A) Polymerase Buffer 2.5 µl 1× Diluted ATP in step "1" 1 µl / E. coli Poly(A) Polymerase, 5U/µl 0.5 µl 2.5 U RNase-Free Water up to 25 µl /*The total RNA used in the reaction must contain small molecule RNA.This process can also directly use small molecule RNA (recommended dosage of 2-5) µ L. Please determine the amount added based on the abundance of the target miRNA.3. Gently mix the above reaction solution and briefly centrifuge to collect the liquid at the bottom of the tube. Incubate at 37 ℃ for 15 minutes. After this process is completed, immediately proceed with the synthesis of the first strand cDNA or temporarily store it at -20 ℃. If long-term storage is required, it is recommended to store at -80 ℃.B. The process of synthesizing the first strand of modified miRNA cDNA:1. Add the reagents in the table below to the pre cooled RNase free reaction tube in the ice bath until the final volume reaches 20µl: reagent 20 µlReaction system The above Poly (A) reaction solution 4 µl UltraPure dNTP Mix ，10 mM each 1 µl RT Primer ，25 µM 3 µl 5×SuperRT Buffer 4 µl SuperRT ，200 U/µl 0.5 µl RNase-Free Water 7.5 µl2. Gently mix the above reaction solution and briefly centrifuge to collect the liquid at the bottom of the tube. Incubate at 42 ℃ for 50 minutes.3.85 ℃ for 5 minutes and terminate the reaction. The synthesized cDNA reaction solution can be directly used for fluorescence quantitative detection experiments or stored at -20 ℃ for future use... Read More |