| Description | Inquire | The aladdin 488 Caspase-3 live cell assay kit contains the aladdin 488 Caspase-3 substrate and the Ac-DEVD-CHO Caspase-3 inhibitor. aladdin 488 Caspase-3 Substrate provides an effective tool for detecting apoptosis based on Caspase-3 activity, suitable for fluorescence microscopy and flow cytometry.The aladdin 488 Caspase-3 live cell assay kit contains the aladdin 488 Caspase-3 substrate and the Ac-DEVD-CHO Caspase-3 inhibitor. aladdin 488 Caspase-3 Substrate provides an effective tool for detecting apoptosis based on Caspase-3 activity, suitable for fluorescence microscopy and flow cytometry. Compared with other fluorescent substrates or fluorescent inhibitors of Caspase based on ( FLICA ) analysis, aladdin 488 Caspase-3 Substrate does not inhibit the apoptosis process of intact cells while detecting Caspase-3 activity. Substrate is composed of fluorescent DNA dyes coupled with Caspase-3 DEVD recognition sequence. Substrate initially had no fluorescence and entered the cytoplasm through the cell membrane. In apoptotic cells, Caspase-3 cleaves the Substrate and releases high-affinity DNA staining, which migrates to the nucleus to label DNA and emits bright green fluorescence.Therefore, aladdin 488 Caspase-3 Substrate is bifunctional, which can not only detect Caspase-3 activity, but also visualize the morphological changes of the nucleus during apoptosis. Aladdin 488 staining can be fixed in formaldehyde and compatible with subsequent immunostaining experiments.Parameters:aladdin 488：Ex/Em = 500/530 nm (with DNA)Component：Points for attention：1.Please instantaneously centrifuge the product to the bottom of the tube before use, and then carry out subsequent experiments. 2.Cells can be co-stained with a final concentration of 1µM Hoechst 33342 dye to produce blue fluorescence staining of the nucleus ( Ex / Em = 346 / 460 nm ). 3.Aladdin 488 staining can be fixed by formaldehyde, but it is not compatible with methanol fixation. 4.Formaldehyde-fixed aladdin 488-stained cells can be treated with 0.1 % TritonX-100 for subsequent staining, but the brightness of the treated staining may be weakened. 5.Fluorescent dyes all have quenching problems, please try to avoid light to slow down the fluorescence quenching. 6.For your safety and health, please wear experimental clothes and wear disposable gloves.Scope of application：Caspase 3 kit and apoptosis detectionUsage:1. Experimental optimization: The experimental steps provided below are based on the endpoint detection system. Aladdin 488 Substrate can also be used for long-term cell incubation course research. Cell density, substrate concentration, and inhibitor concentration may need to be optimized. The optimal substrate concentration may be between 1-10 µ Between M. Cells can be incubated with substrates in culture medium, PBS, or other buffer of your choice. For adherent cells, we recommend replacing them with fresh culture media containing substrates to prevent background heterogeneity. The operation of changing the medium or washing the cells after substrate incubation is freely selectable.2. We suggest that you set the following controls:A. Negative control: cells that do not induce apoptosis;B. Positive control: cells that induce apoptosis;C. Inhibitor control: Induce cell apoptosis while incubating Caspase-3/7 inhibitors (or 10-30 minutes in advance), and finally add Aladdin 488 Caspase-3 substrate.3. The Caspase-3/7 inhibitor Ac-DEVD-CHO in the Ac-DEVD-CHO Caspase-3 inhibitor control kit can be used to confirm that Caspase-3/7 depends on the fluorescence signal of aladdin 488. For inhibitor control, the final concentration of the inhibitor should be at least twice the substrate concentration (e.g. when using 5 µ At substrate M aladdin 488, the concentration of Ac-DEVD-CHO is 10 µ M). Before adding the substrate, incubate Ac-DEVD-CHO at room temperature for 15-30 minutes. After adding the substrate, continue to retain the inhibitor in the incubation solution. Ac-DEVD-CHO is a reversible competitive inhibitor. In certain cell types, effective Caspase-3/7 inhibitors require the use of irreversible inhibitors, such as Z-DEVD-FMK, or the addition of inhibitors before or during apoptosis induction.4. Flow cytometry(1) Choose appropriate methods to induce cell apoptosis, with untreated cell samples as controls.(2) Adhering cells should be digested with trypsin or other methods before performing the aladdin 488 Caspase-3 experiment.(3) Resuspend cells with culture medium or buffer to achieve a cell density of 106 cells/mL(4) Suck 0.2 mL of cell suspension into a flow cytometry test tube.(5) Inhibitor control samples were treated with Ac-DEVD-CHO on cells (see 3 above) Ac-DEVD-CHO Caspase-3 inhibitor control.(6) 200 µ Add 5 to L cell suspension µ Substrate of 0.2 mM and immediately mix to achieve a substrate concentration of 5 µ M. The optimal substrate concentration for different cells may vary and requires analysis and optimization.(7) Incubate cells at room temperature in dark for 15-30 minutes.(8) Join 300 µ L-medium or PBS, analyzed by flow cytometry. Detect the channel for green fluorescence (Ex/Em=485/515 nm).5. Fluorescence microscope(1) Choose appropriate methods to induce cell apoptosis, with untreated cell samples as controls.(2) Inhibitor control samples were treated with Ac-DEVD-CHO on cells (see 3 above) Ac-DEVD-CHO Caspase-3 inhibitor control.(3) Using a solution containing 5 µ M Substrate's fresh culture medium or PBS is used to replace the cell culture medium (see 1 above) Experimental optimization). For the inhibitor control group, the inhibitor was incubated together with the substrate.(4) Incubate cells at room temperature for 30 minutes or longer.(5) Cells can be directly observed in culture media containing Substrate. For the endpoint analysis method, PBS was used to clean the cells, fluorescence microscopy was used to observe the cells, and a filter (Ex/Em=485/515 nm) was used to observe green fluorescence.6. Fluorescence enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) reader(1) Adherent cells grow in black 96 well plates; Suspend cells, adjust the density to 106 cells/mL, and divide 0.2 mL of cell suspension into one well.(2) Choose appropriate methods to induce cell apoptosis, with untreated cell samples as controls. Note: Cells may be processed in tubes or bottles and then transferred to a 96 well detection plate.(3) Inhibitor control samples were treated with Ac-DEVD-CHO on cells (see 3 above) Ac-DEVD-CHO Caspase-3 inhibitor control.(4) For suspended cells, directly add Substrate and mix well. For adherent cells, use a solution containing 5 µ M Substrate's fresh culture medium or PBS is used to replace the cell culture medium (see 1 above) Experimental optimization). For the inhibitor control group, the inhibitor was incubated together with the substrate.(5) Cells can be directly observed in culture media containing Substrate.(6) For suspended cells, gently shake to resuspend the cells. The fluorescence enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay instrument is set with an excitation wavelength of 488 nm and an emission wavelength of 520 nm. Suggest using bottom collection method for adherent cells. Changes in the density of adherent cells may lead to inaccurate readings... Read More | Inquire | Inquire | This kit is suitable for extracting total RNA from fresh whole blood (blood samples treated with anticoagulants such as citrate, EDTA, or heparin). It can process up to 1.5 ml of whole blood and elute to obtain high-purity RNA with a molecular weight greater than 200 bp. Multiple samples can be This kit is suitable for extracting total RNA from fresh whole blood (blood samples treated with anticoagulants such as citrate, EDTA, or heparin). It can process up to 1.5 ml of whole blood and elute to obtain high-purity RNA with a molecular weight greater than 200 bp. Multiple samples can be completed simultaneously within 1 hour. This product does not require the ultra centrifugation step of CsCl purification and LiCl or ethanol precipitation. It does not contain toxic solvents such as phenol or chloroform. The purified RNA effectively removes enzyme inhibitors and pollutants such as heme and heparin. It can be directly used in various molecular biology routine experiments, such as RT-PCR, Northern Blot, Dot Blot, in vitro translation, and so on.Self prepared reagents: β- Mercaptoethanol, 70% ethanol (prepared with water without RNase), anhydrous ethanol. R666034 Component 50 T Storage R666034A Buffer RBL (10×) 60 mL RT R666034B Buffer RL 35 mL RT R666034C Buffer RW1 40 mL RT R666034D Buffer RW2 (concentrate) 11 mL RT R666034E RNase-Free Water 10 mL RT R666034F Spin Columns FL with Collection Tubes 50 sets RT R666034G Spin Columns RM with Collection Tubes 50 sets RT R666034H RNase-Free Centrifuge Tubes (1.5 mL) 50 EA RT Preparation and important precautions before the experimentTo prevent RNase pollution, attention should be paid to the following aspects:1) Use RNase free plastic products and gun heads to avoid cross contamination.2) Glassware should be dry baked at a high temperature of 180 ℃ for 4 hours before use, while plastic containers can be soaked in 0.5M NaOH for 10 minutes, thoroughly rinsed with water, and then sterilized under high pressure.3) Prepare the solution using water without RNase.4) Operators should wear disposable masks and gloves, and change gloves frequently during the experiment.2. The sample should avoid repeated freezing and thawing, otherwise it will affect the yield and quality of RNA extraction. The sample can be stored in Buffer RL at -70 ℃ for one month.3. Before use, please check if there is any crystallization or precipitation in the Buffer RL. It can be dissolved again in a 56 ℃ water bath. Please add Buffer RL before use β- Mercaptoethanol, with a final concentration of 1%. Add 10 to 1 ml Buffer RL µ L β- Mercaptoethanol. join β- The buffer RL room temperature of mercaptoethanol can be stored for one month.4. Before the first use, anhydrous ethanol should be added to Buffer RW2 according to the instructions on the reagent bottle label.5. This reagent kit cannot be used for RNA extraction from frozen blood samples with anticoagulants added.6.10 × Buffer RBL needs to be diluted 10 times with water without RNase before use, and then stored at 2-8 ℃ after dilution.7. If downstream experiments are highly sensitive to DNA, it is recommended to treat RNA with DNase I that does not contain RNase.8. All centrifugation steps should be carried out at room temperature unless otherwise specified, and all operation steps should be carried out quickly.Operation steps1. Add 5 times the volume of 1 x Buffer RBL to fresh anticoagulant whole blood samples of 0.5-1.5 ml (please dilute 10 x Buffer RBL with RNase free water before use), gently vortex or invert and mix well. Incubate on ice for 10-15 minutes, mix twice during the incubation process.Attention: During the incubation process, the cloudy suspension will become transparent, indicating that red blood cells have been lysed. If necessary, the incubation time can be extended to 20 minutes. 2. Centrifuge at 4 ℃, 2100 rpm (~400 × g) for 10 minutes, and carefully discard the supernatant.3. Add 2 times the volume of the blood sample to the above precipitate with 1 x Buffer RBL (please dilute 10 x Buffer RBL with RNase free water before use), gently vortex, and resuspend the precipitate thoroughly. 4. Centrifuge at 4 ℃ and 2100 rpm for 10 minutes, carefully and thoroughly remove the supernatant.Note: This step must completely remove the supernatant, otherwise it will affect the lysis and lead to a decrease in RNA production.5. Add Buffer RL to the precipitate (check if it has been added before use β- Mercaptoethanol, 0.5-1.5 ml of blood sample added to 600 µ L Buffer RL, or less than 0.5 ml of blood sample added to 350 µ L Buffer RL, mix well.6. Transfer the obtained liquid to the spin columns FL that have been loaded into the collection tube, centrifuge at 12000 rpm (~13400 × g) for 2 minutes, collect the filtrate, and discard the filter column.7. Add 1 volume (600) to the obtained filtrate µ L or 350 µ l) Mix 70% ethanol (prepared without RNase water) well.Attention: Adding ethanol may cause precipitation and will not affect subsequent experiments.8. Add all the solution obtained in the previous step to the spin columns RM that have been loaded into the collection tube. If the solution cannot be added at once, it can be transferred in multiple batches. Centrifuge at 12000 rpm for 15 seconds, discard the waste liquid in the collection tube, and place the adsorption column back into the collection tube.9. Add 700 to the adsorption column µ Centrifuge at 12000 rpm for 15 seconds, discard the waste liquid from the collection tube, and place the adsorption column back into the collection tube.Optional steps: If conducting RNA experiments that are highly sensitive to trace amounts of DNA, replace step 9 with the following steps.1) Add 350 to the adsorption column µ Centrifuge at 12000 rpm for 15 seconds, discard the waste liquid from the collection tube, and place the adsorption column back into the collection tube.2) Preparation of DNase I mixture: Take 70 µ Reaction Buffer and 10 µ L DNase I storage solution, gently mix and prepare to a final volume of 80 µ The reaction solution of L.Attention: The above system is configured according to our company's DNase I (D665537) reaction system. Please refer to the corresponding manual for other company products.1) Add 350 to the adsorption column µ Centrifuge at 12000 rpm for 15 seconds, discard the waste liquid from the collection tube, and place the adsorption column back into the collection tube.2) Preparation of DNase I mixture: Take 70 µ Reaction Buffer and 10 µ L DNase I storage solution, gently mix and prepare to a final volume of 80 µ The reaction solution of L.Attention: The above system is configured according to our company's DNase I (D665537) reaction system. Please refer to the corresponding manual for other company products.3) Add 80 µ l of the prepared DNase I reaction solution directly to the adsorption column and incubate at 20-30 ℃ for 15 minutes.4) Add 350 to the adsorption column µ Centrifuge at 12000 rpm for 15 seconds, discard the waste liquid from the collection tube, and place the adsorption column back into the collection tube.10. Add 500 to the adsorption column µ Buffer RW2 (check if anhydrous ethanol has been added before use), centrifuge at 12000 rpm for 15 seconds, discard the waste liquid in the collection tube, and place the adsorption column back into the collection tube.11. Repeat step 10. 12. Centrifuge at 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 RNase free centrifuge tube and add 30-50 to the middle of the adsorption column µ Place RNase Free Water at room temperature for 1 minute, centrifuge at 12000 rpm for 1 minute, collect RNA solution, and store RNA at -70 ℃ to prevent degradation.Attention:1) The volume of RNase Free Water should not be less than 30 µ l. Small volume affects the recovery rate.2) If you want to increase RNA production, you can use 30-50 µ Repeat step 13 for the new RNase Free Water.3) If you want to increase the RNA concentration, you can add the obtained solution back to the adsorption column and repeat step 13... Read More |