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Description
The Odyssey® CLx Infrared Imaging System is a direct near-infrared fluorescence detection system.
This imager is based upon the LI-COR industry-standard Odyssey Classic system. The Odyssey CLx provides better data with its proven quantitative Western blot capability, while not compromising on the sensitivity researchers have grown accustomed to with film.
The Odyssey CLx offers versatility in research through numerous applications, including Western blots, In-Cell Western™ Assays and other plate-based assays, cell-based assays, ELISA, EMSA, DNA gel documentation, Coomassie gel imaging, protein arrays, tissue section and organ imaging, and small animal imaging. All of this, in a platform that provides a lab with a film-free environment and a simple, intuitive interface.
Included is Image Studio Software, an extremely intuitive, easy-to-use imaging software developed for the Odyssey CLx Infrared Imaging System. It has an intuitive, application-driven ribbon interface that makes training for new users fast and simple. Also includes the time-saving AutoScan feature. Contact LI-COR for more information on various package configurations and pricing. For availability outside the United States, contact your local distributor.
Application notes and news
- Maximizing the Performance of Your Western Blot
- Seeing Beyond the Visible With IRDye® Infrared Dyes
- Northern Blot Analysis Using Biotin PCR Labelled Probes
- The Next Step in Near Infrared Fluorescence:IRDye® QC-1 Dark Quencher
- 2DE Gel Detection on the Odyssey Infrared Imaging System
- Diet Considerations for In Vivo Animal Imaging Investigations
- Odyssey® In-Gel Western Detection Using NIR Fluorescence
- Tips for Adapting the Cartesian Array TM Protocol
- In-Cell Western™ Assay Quality Assessment Using Z’-Factor
- Glycoprotein Detection with the Odyssey Infrared Imaging System
- Western Blot Analysis
- On-Cell Western Plate-Based Assay for Targeted NIR-Labeled Optical Imaging Agent Development
- Image Studio Imaging Software Now Compatible with Mac
- R&D Systems Now Using LI-COR IRDye Infrared Dyes in Antibody Arrays
- NEW LI-COR 2012 Catalog and Applications Handbook Serves As Lab Resource
- LI-COR Introduces the Odyssey® CLx Infrared Imaging System
Reviews
Thommie Karlsson Status: See all reviews Member since 2012 Organization: Linkoping University Read more » | RATING: 4.3 
"This scanner is really easy to use. Also, the possibility of using dry membranes is good. Therefore, I would definitely recommend this product."   |
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| Rebeca Choy Status: See all reviews Member since 2012 Organization: Ucsf Read more » | RATING: 3.0
"An excellent and easy to use scanner. I have mainly used it to do SDS-PAGE coomassie quantification. The baseline is very flat and results are consistent." |
| Sara Carvalhal Status: See all reviews Member since 2012 Organization: University Of Dundee Read more » | RATING: 4.0
"This is a good improvement for the WB technique. They work very well with high dilutions and the signal stay for a long time. " |
| Nilay Nandi Status: See all reviews Member since 2012 Organization: University Texas Southwestern Med Ctr Read more » | RATING: 4.7
"This has a precise detection technique and highly sensitive. This works fine with Western Blot with minimum amount of protein transferred to the membrane. I also like the analysis software which is great to work with and easily controllable." |
| Stephanie Kass Status: See all reviews Member since 2012 Organization: Lafayette College Read more » | RATING: 4.0
"The sales representative and installation team were great at demonstrating how to work the machine as well as giving other insights on how to better our techniques. The equipment cuts down so much time and produces a great image. I would recommend this equipment to my colleagues." |
| Maria Hernandez Lopez Status: See all reviews Member since 2012 Job Title: Discipline: 26 Work Field: Organization: Cinvestav-Ipn Read more » | RATING: 3.7
"The Odyssey system is fast to use and sensitive. I have found it to be good value for money." |
| Carla Campos Status: See all reviews Member since 2012 Organization: SRI International Read more » | RATING: 4.7
"Easy to use and saves time. It's accurate and I would recommend to other researchers." |
| Archana Mallela Status: See all reviews Member since 2012 Organization: SRI International Read more » | RATING: 5.0
"Easy to use and produces clear images. Accurate results for binding assays and HPLC. Good customer service from LI-COR." |
| Elizabeth Oberg Status: See all reviews Member since 2012 Job Title: Student / Graduate Discipline: 26 Work Field: Academia / University Organization: University of Iowa Read more » | RATING: 4.3
"The Odyssey is very user friendly. I've used it in multiple applications and have noticed a higher quality output compared to traditional techniques. The availability of LI-COR Odyssey antibodies makes detection of multiple proteins very easy." |
| James Lawrence Status: See all reviews Member since 2010 Organization: University Of Hawaii Read more » | RATING: 5.0
"LI-COR Odyssey makes life so much easier, quicker and more accurate. Image Studio 2.1 software enhances that even more." |
| Gina O'Neal-Moffitt Status: See all reviews Member since 2012 Organization: Florida State University Read more » | RATING: 4.3
"Having used the Odyssey CLx Infrared Imaging System, I will never go back to chemiluminescent!" |
| John Corthell Status: See all reviews Member since 2012 Organization: FSU Read more » | RATING: 4.3
"I have enjoyed using the Odyssey-it is easy to use, the software is intuitive, and the quantitation is easier to acquire than typical chemiluminescent methods. Some antibodies do not work well with fluorescence and therefore don't work as well on the Odyssey-but those that do work, work well and the antibodies can typically be re-used at least 3 times (if you adjust the gain). I recommend the Odyssey, but keep some of your chemiluminescent reagents around in case the antibody doesn't work well for fluorescence." |
| OSARO ERHABOR Status: See all reviews Member since 2010 Organization: NELSONBIOMEDICAL LIMITED Read more » | RATING: 4.3
"Equipment is fit for purpose- it is easy to use and after sales service & delivery is brilliant." |
| David Payne Status: See all reviews Member since 2012 Organization: University of Michigan Read more » | RATING: 5.0
"I use the Odyssey CLx primarily for Westerns. It is cleaner, easier, and faster. It's easy enough to use that I send my undergrads to work with it unsupervised. The LI-COR staff are great and have helped me figure out any problems I have encountered." |
| Ameet Chimote Status: See all reviews Member since 2012 Organization: University of Cincinnati Read more » | RATING: 5.0
"I have been using the Odyssey for two years and love it! I will never go back to X-rays for detection. Advantages for Western Blotting: 1. Sensitivity : Need less protein loading and antibodies 2. If using monoclonal and polyclonal antibodies, can detect the two in the same blot (I hate stripping blots) 3. Ease of quantitation 4. Less background as we can adjust the scanning intentities Advantages for In-Cell Western : 1. Detection and quantitation of proteins in primary cells where starting protein is less 2. Less antibody required, so save money 3. Perform experiment in replicates, so statistics are easy after quantitation. Advantages of On-Cell Western : 1. Can detect and quantitate expression of "extracellular" proteins. This technique gives it an advantage over traditional Western Blotting . 2. Less cumbersome and easier than membrane extraction and western blots. " |
| MARTHA GIRALDO Status: See all reviews Member since 2009 Organization: KSU Read more » | RATING: 5.0
"Gives us faster and cleaner results from simple gel staining to any southern or western blot analysis. Allows us to analyze the bands in a more accurate system." |
| SREEKANTH NARAYANAPILLAI Status: See all reviews Member since 2010 Organization: UNIV. OF COLORADO DENVER SCHOOL OF PHARMACY Read more » | RATING: 5.0
"Wonderful equipment, easy to use and gives consistent results. You don't have to work in the dark room anymore to develop x-ray films." |
| Sherry Dodds Status: See all reviews Member since 2012 Organization: UTHSCSA Read more » | RATING: 5.0
"I have been using the Odyssey since 2010. I love it and haven't used ECL since. I was sold on it when I found out there was no more substrate, no more film, no more developer problems, and no more getting jumped in line for the dark room. The improved sensitivity and the flexibility of being able to scan repeatedly, not to mention hours, days, or even weeks later without signal loss is definitely a bonus. There was a little bit of a learning curve, but now I find it easier to quantitate than other methods I have used in the past. Overall, the Odyssey has improved the quality and reliability of my data." |
Danish SAYED Status: See all reviews Member since 2012 Job Title: Research Scientist / Senior / PI Discipline: Cell biology Work Field: Academia / University Organization: UMDNJ Read more » | RATING: 4.6
"Have been working with Licor Odyssey infrared imager for more than a year and its great. No more hassles with ECL, running to dark room before the intensity fades or films. The system is sensitive and specific. The availability of two colors makes it possible to probe for two different antibodies with different secondary at the same time, even if the molecular size is the same, for eg. AKT and pAKT. Less stripping so less loss of protein from the blot and more accurate results. It’s also very cost effective as we save on the secondary, ECL and Films. The band intensity can be quantified, saved and transferred right away, to save time. The results are stored on the machine and you can transfer it to your computer as well so there is backup. Over all the machine is great and worth the money. Would highly recommend." |
| Marishka Brown Status: See all reviews Member since 2012 Organization: UPENN Read more » | RATING: 5.0
"The machine is amazing! Although it has been out for quite some time, my first experience with the Odyssey was about 2.5 years ago. The ability to visualize more than one protein per membrane cuts valuable time. Although you are limited to using the blocking buffer that is manufactored by Li-COR, the reliabilty and effectiveness of this machine makes the cost well worth it. I also want to praise the technical assistance team. Anytime we have had issues, we call the 1-800 number and the problems are resolved quickly. This equipment is well worth the cost." |
| Vladimir Lupashin Status: See all reviews Member since 2009 Organization: Univ Arkansas Med Sci Read more » | RATING: 4.3
"Very reliable, linear response, we've had no problems for two years." |
| Niloofar Rezvani Status: See all reviews Member since 2012 Organization: USUHS Read more » | RATING: 5.0
"It is a very nice machine which is fast and reliable." |
| Oscar Cabrera Status: See all reviews Member since 2010 Organization: Florida State University Read more » | RATING: 5.0
"Great instrument for running Western Blots." |
| Bo Wang Status: See all reviews Member since 2012 Organization: University of Buffalo Read more » | RATING: 3.3
"Easy to use with good software." |
| Camille Latapy Status: See all reviews Member since 2011 Organization: Laval University Read more » | RATING: 4.3
"Excellent system for WB quantification allowing double labelling as well as slice quantification imaging." |
| Feng Rao Status: See all reviews Member since 2011 Organization: John Hopkins University Read more » | RATING: 3.6
"Easy to use, can quantify data easily. Is able to do duo-color Western Blots." |
| Brandon Warren Status: See all reviews Member since 2011 Organization: Florida State University Read more » | RATING: 2.3
"This machine is just ok in my opinion. It is hard to use the antibodies. I prefer using chemiluminescence." |
| SHEURAN CHOI Status: See all reviews Member since 2011 Organization: Seoul National University Read more » | RATING: 4.0
"Easy to use and maintain. Easy to contact the company." |
| Li-Kai Tsai Status: See all reviews Member since 2011 Organization: National Taiwan University Hospital Read more » | RATING: 4.0
"Easy to use, fast and powerful." |
| Jessie Chen Status: See all reviews Member since 2011 Organization: NYU Sch Med Read more » | RATING: 4.0
"Relatively easy to use, service is good and is received quickly when requested. I have found it to be good value for money." |
| Ailton Spiacci Status: See all reviews Member since 2011 Organization: Ribeirao Preto Medical School Read more » | RATING: 4.0
"Fast, sensitive and very easy to use." |
| Gabriela Spiacci Status: See all reviews Member since 2011 Organization: Factory of Medicine of Ribeirao Preto Read more » | RATING: 4.0
"Very easy to use, easy to clear and maintain. Very fast and sensitive." |
| Wilfried Rossoll Status: See all reviews Member since 2011 Organization: Emory Univ Read more » | RATING: 4.3
"A great system for quantitative western blots, it can be combined with chemiluminescence. However, I did find that the software prior to the version 4 is not intuitive." |
| Svitlana Zbarska Status: See all reviews Member since 2011 Organization: Iowa State Univ Read more » | RATING: 4.3
"It is easy to use and has sharp imaging." |
| Micah Simmons Status: See all reviews Member since 2011 Organization: UAB Read more » | RATING: 5.0
"We are a postmortem lab so tissue is very precious. The LI-COR Odyssey allows us to veiw our Western Blots quickly and efficiently. Being able to double label with the 700 and 800 IR laser also allows us to save blots and time. Thank you LICOR Odyssey." |
| Nour Al-muhtasib Status: See all reviews Member since 2011 Organization: Georgetown University Read more » | RATING: 5.0
"Great product!" |
| Matthew McMillin Status: See all reviews Member since 2011 Organization: Texas A&M Health Science Center Read more » | RATING: 4.0
"This LI-COR imaging system has good resolution and makes imaging of immunoblots simple. This unit has had no significant issues since purchased." |
| Xiaosong Meng Status: See all reviews Member since 2011 Organization: NYU School of Medicine Read more » | RATING: 4.3
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| Steph Cruz Status: See all reviews Member since 2011 Organization: Intra cellular therapies Read more » | RATING: 4.6
"It works well and is simple to use." |
| Marc Fiorucci Status: See all reviews Member since 2011 Organization: Merial Read more » | RATING: 4.0
"A very robust and simple to use apparatus. You can chose between one or two dyes, and there are many diverse applications such as qDot Blot and Western Blot." |
| ANTONIO BARBACHANO Status: See all reviews Member since 2011 Organization: INSTITUTO DE INVESTIGACIONES BIOMEDICAS Read more » | RATING: 2.6
"Very useful if you want to quantify your western blot. The results depend on the quality of the antibody." |
| MARIA THADANI-MULERO Status: See all reviews Member since 2011 Organization: WEILL CORNELL UNIV. Read more » | RATING: 4.0
"You can adjust scanning settings, but the instrument crashes often." |
| GIUSEPPE GALLETTI Status: See all reviews Member since 2011 Organization: WEILL CORNELL UNIV. Read more » | RATING: 4.3
"Very easy to use, even for beginners; very fast when you have a lot of blots to analyze (it can scan as many as you want at the same time) and it's easy to clean and to maintain. Maybe it is not as sensitive when you want to assess phosphorylated proteins." |
| JAMIE AUSBORN Status: See all reviews Member since 2011 Organization: VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY Read more » | RATING: 3.6
"Expensive but very sensitive and useful with data saved in digital format." |
| TRICIA MOORE Status: See all reviews Member since 2011 Organization: UNIV. OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN Read more » | RATING: 4.6
"Wonderful quantitation possibilities. The use of infrared technology expands the possibilities for western blot analyses. Easy to use and wonderful data output." |
| JASON BAUM Status: See all reviews Member since 2011 Organization: MERRIMACK PHARMACEUTICALS Read more » | RATING: 4.0
"Great for quantifying and looking at total and phospho proteins at once. Newer software has been updated to do a lot more analysis more quickly. Helpful technical support reps." |
| QIEN WANG Status: See all reviews Member since 2011 Organization: THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY Read more » | RATING: 2.6
"The sensitivity of this system is too low compared to X-ray film." |
| Matthew Vandiver Status: See all reviews Member since 2010 Organization: Johns Hopkins University Schoo Read more » | RATING: 4.6
"excellent for westerns with good antibodies available. poor antibodies can be difficult to use." |
| Joseph Pietropaoli Status: See all reviews Member since 2010 Organization: Johns Hopkins University Schoo Read more » | RATING: 3.6
"The ability to image Western Blots and then analyze those scans in many different ways is quick and very easy. In addition the ease of exporting those images makes gethering your scans quick." |
| Timothy Angelotti Status: See all reviews Member since 2010 Organization: Standford University Read more » | RATING: 4.3
"Fantastic device. Software is a bit hard at first but great technical support." |
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