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The Dual-Luciferase® Reporter (DLR™) Assay System(a–f) provides an efficient means of performing two reporter assays. In the DLR™ Assay, the activities of firefly (Photinus pyralis) and Renilla (Renilla reniformis or sea pansy) luciferases are measured sequentially from a single sample. The firefly luciferase reporter is measured first by adding Luciferase Assay Reagent II (LAR II) to generate a luminescent signal lasting at l…
ViaLight® Plus BioAssay Kits are designed to provide unprecedented speed and sensitivity for cytotoxicity and cell proliferation studies. The ViaLight® Assay incorporates bioluminescent detection of cellular ATP as a measure of viability. Measurement of ATP is the most accurate, effective, and direct way of determining the number of living cells in culture. The ViaLight® Plus BioAssay is designed to deliver a high, stable lumi…
Setting the Standard for pH Method DevelopmentRugged reversed phase HPLC columns that offer extended lifetime under extreme pH conditions and excellent stability for reproducible, high efficiency separations. Take full advantage of high and low pH conditions (pH 1-12) to manipulate selectivity Expect longer column lifetime with patented TWIN-NX™ technology Ideal for analytical and preparative separations of basic and acid…
The TV400-DGGE denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis system is a cost-effective solution for researchers studying mutations and DNA polymorphisms critical in disease aetiology and genetic diversity. Designed primarily for parallel denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis (DGGE), where electrophoresis and the denaturing gradient run in the same direction, the TV400-DGGE has a maximum 96-sample throughput compatible with standa…
Waters ACQUITY UPLC - Dramatic Improvements in Speed, Sensitivity and Resolution Whether you work in methods development or quality assurance, in drug discovery and development or testing for safety in food supplies, you seek a productivity edge. With the ACQUITY UPLC® System, now you can get more information in a single, short run than you've ever seen with HPLC. Waters ACQUITY UPLC System UltraPerformance LC® (UPLC®) techn…
The ND-8000 8-Sample UV-Vis Spectrophotometer measures 1 ul samples, up to 8 at a time. Like the popular ND-1000, the ND-8000 utilizes a patented sample retention system that eliminates the need for cuvettes and capillaries and allows for a complete measurement cycle (analyses of 8 samples and cleaning) in 30 seconds or less. In addition, the high absorbance capability eliminates the need for dilutions in most cases. For loadi…
Excellent low pH stability and high mass loading capability
XBridge Columns include a selection of 10 general-purpose and application-specific sorbents that cover a wide range of particles sizes for analytical and preparative HPLC applications. XBridge Column users can quickly develop robust methods using mobile phases throughout the entire pH range of 1-12. XBridge OBD™ Preparative Column users, benefit from high pH and temperature stability to provide increased mass loading f…
The multiSUB Mini is the smallest unit in the multiSUB range, designed for low to medium numbers of samples. The small gel size maximises run economy but does not compromise versatility as two tray options are available – 7 x 7cm and 7 x 10cm, and combs ranging from preparative up to 16 samples. Simply by altering the gel tray or comb, this compact unit is capable of resolving up to 64 different samples, prepping 1ml of samp…
The miniRapide is a completely self contained system designed for quick checks of samples. Gel casting, running and analysis are all performed in the same ultra compact unit. Buffer and gel volumes have been kept to a minimum and the parallel electrode arrangement allows ultra efficient current transfer, enabling resolution to be completed within 30 minutes. The UV transparent base allows direct viewing on a UV Transillumina…
The VITEK 2 is a fully automated system that performs bacterial identification and antibiotic susceptibility testing. The system also includes a highly advanced software system that then interprets the identified bacteria's antibiotic resistance patterns.
High-throughput quantitation of firefly (Photinus pyralis) luciferase expression in mammalian cells is commonly performed by batch processing of 96- and 384-well plates. Steady-Glo® Luciferase Assay System(a,b,c) is designed for this purpose by providing long-lived luminescence when added to cultured cells. The homogeneous assay provides signal half-lives of over 5 hours in commonly used cell culture media without prior sample…
The FailSafe™ PCR System provides dependable, consistent high-fidelity PCR results for every DNA template, regardless of its source or sequence. The FailSafe PCR System will faithfully amplify your template every time. The system includes the FailSafe™ PCR Enzyme Mix and a meticulously tested set of 12 FailSafe™ PCR “PreMixes” that cover a matrix of enzyme-specific PCR conditions that are optimal for amplifying different se…
Versatile — works with a broad range of cell lines Reproducible — produces consistent results, lot-to-lot, plate-to-plate, and well-to-well Efficient — performs with high siRNA transfection efficiency, allowing use of low siRNA concentrations to minimize nonspecific effects Fast — reverse-transfects cells as they are plated, saving a day
For the characterization of cell death through agarose-gel electrophoresis.PrincipleBlood or cell lysis is accomplished by incubating the sample with the special Binding/Lysis Buffer. The sample is centrifuged through a column that contains glass fiber fleece. In the Binding/Lysis Buffer, nucleic acids quickly and preferentially bind to the surface of the glass fibers. The Washing Buffer rinses away salts, proteins, and other…
Application The Cytotoxicity Detection KitPLUS (LDH) is a fast, sensitive, and simple method to quantitate cytotoxicity/cytolysis based on the measurement of LDH activity released from damaged cells using the 96-well or 384-well plate format. The kit can be used in many different in vitro cell systems when damage to the plasma membrane occurs. For example: Detection and quantification of cell-mediated cytotoxicity. Deter…
Roche FuGENE 6 Transfection Reagent is a non-liposomal multicomponent reagent well-suited for experiments involving cellular analysis. Due to the simple methodology of FuGENE 6 Transfection Reagent, minimal optimization, low cytotoxicity, and ability to provide high transfection efficiency even in the presence of serum, it is one of the standard transfection reagents in many different laboratories around the world. With a ment…
FastStart Taq DNA Polymerase is a thermostable, chemically modified form of recombinant Taq DNA Polymerase. This enzyme delivers superior results thanks to its unique enzyme design and optimized buffer system. FastStart Taq DNA Polymerase is inactive at temperatures below 75°C, but is activated by a 2- to 4-minute incubation step at 95°C. PCR Hot Start PCR RT-PCR Benefits Insist on higher specificity, sensitivity…
Upgrade from the Expand Long Template PCR System and choose the new Expand Long Range dNTPack for consistent amplification of long PCR products. Generate PCR products of 5 to 25 kb from genomic DNA with this next-generation system from the company that pioneered long-template PCR. This specially designed PCR system combines a single buffer set for all product sizes, ultrapure PCR-grade nucleotide mix, and an optimized blend of…
The kit is designed for the preparation of total RNA mini-preps (free of contaminating DNA) from cultured cells. Other sample materials like blood, yeast, and bacteria require a pre-lysis treatment. The purified and intact RNA is of high quality, and is suitable for RT-PCR and northern blotting, RNase protection, or primer-extension experiments. Up to 24 samples can be simultaneously processed in approximately 1 hour. Benefit…
The new Finnigan LCQ Advantage MAX delivers high productivity LC/MS/MS analysis in a routine HPLC environment. Product detail: The Finnigan LCQ Advantage is the workhorse ion trap mass spectrometer for high productivity LC/MS/MS results and is easily upgraded to MSn performance. The Finnigan LCQ Advantage MAX now features the universal Ion Max source that allows simple tool-less switching of ionization probes. Ion Sweep Gas…
For use to enrich for specific regions of chromatin that are immunoprecipitated with a specific antibody for a chromatin protein. Works with all eukaryotic cell types. Detection of the gene or promoter of interest in immunoprecipitated chromatin must be empirically determined by the researcher. Quantitative PCR detection is recommended.
Experience improved PCR performance with GoTaq® DNA Polymerase products. GoTaq® DNA Polymerase is a proprietary formulation of Taq DNA polymerase that gives robust amplification equal to and in some cases superior to that of standard Taq DNA polymerase. GoTaq® DNA Polymerase comes in a variety of formulations designed to give you maximum flexibility, control and convenience.
The Advantage® RT-for-PCR Kit allows first-strand cDNA synthesis from either total or poly A+ RNA. With this kit, you can obtain sufficient quantities of cDNA for PCR from nanogram quantities of any RNA. The Advantage® RT-for- PCR Kit offers several advantages: Longer oligo(dT) primers provide more effective cDNA priming. Recombinant-derived RNase inhibitor minimizes RNA degradation. Each kit contains everything you ne…
The HRP is purified by repeated affinity chromatography of root extracts from horseradish. The result is an enzyme of high specific activity. Our horseradish peroxidase is purified in large scale by the use of benzhydroxamic acid agarose giving a product of high purity and specific activity. The product consists mainly of the basic isoenzymes and are supplied as lyophilized powder. Activity: >250 U/mg (25°C, Guaiacol as hydr…
