Assay Kits

This kit enables analysis of apoptosis based on caspase-3/7 activity and its consensus target sequence, Asp-Glu-Val-Asp (DEVD). Caspase-3 and caspase-7 are proteases that are activated during the execution phase of apoptosis. This kit provides a single-step, homogenous assay that is specifically

This kit enables analysis of apoptosis based on caspase-3/7 activity and its consensus target sequence, Asp-Glu-Val-Asp (DEVD). Caspase-3 and caspase-7 are proteases that are activated during the execution phase of apoptosis. This kit provides a single-step, homogenous assay that is specifically designed for microplate readers. The fluorogenic substrate (Ac-DEVD)2-R110 contains two DEVD consensus target sequence and is completely hydrolyzed in cell lysate by the enzymes. Hydrolysis of both DEVD peptides releases the green fluorescent dye R110, resulting in a substantial fluorescence increase, with excitation at 490 nm and emission at 520 nm. The assay kit includes the competitive caspase-3/7 inhibitor Ac-DEVD-CHO for use as a negative control. R110 is also provided in the kit for generating a standard curve, which can be used for quantifying caspase-3 activity.

• 1 vial of Rhodamine 110 (80 µM, 1 mL)
• 2 vials of caspase-3 inhibitor (5 mM, 20 µL)
• 2 vials of DEVD-R110 (2 mM, 500 µL)
• 2 vials of lysis buffer (10 mL)

• 1 vial of Rhodamine 110 (80 µM, 1 mL)
• 2 vials of caspase-3 inhibitor (5 mM, 100 µL)
• 1 vial of DEVD-R110 (2 mM, 5 mL)
• 1 vial of lysis buffer (100 mL)

This kit enables the detection of the live population of mammalian cells using a fluorescence microplate reader based on the integrity of the cell membrane and the intracellular esterase activity. Calcein AM is a widely used live-cell marker. The non-fluorescent calcein AM permeates the intact cell

This kit enables the detection of the live population of mammalian cells using a fluorescence microplate reader based on the integrity of the cell membrane and the intracellular esterase activity. Calcein AM is a widely used live-cell marker. The non-fluorescent calcein AM permeates the intact cell membrane and is converted into calcein, the fluorescent form, by intracellular esterases. The number of live cells is therefore indicated by the intensity of green fluorescence in the cytosol, with excitation at 495 nm and emission at 530 nm. The low cellular toxicity of calcein AM also enables long-term cell tracing, and cell proliferation assay.