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The Cary 6000i UV-Vis-NIR spectrophotometer has been tailored for unmatched photometric performance in the short-wave infrared (SWIR) 800–1800 nm range as well as the UV-visible 175 to 800 nm. Using narrow-band InGaAs detection and a 600 lines-per-mm diffaction grating for improved SWIR sensivity, the Cary 6000i is the ultimate tool for materials characterization spectroscopy.  

The Agilent 7100 CE System can be used as a standalone unit, as the separations component of a CE/MS, or as a complementary, orthogonal technology to LC. Extended light path capillaries increase the system’s sensitivity, while the replenishment system enables high-throughput operation.

The pDual and pDual GC expression vectors are designed for high-level expression of heterologous genes in both eukaryotic and prokaryotic systems.High-level protein expression in bacterial or mammalian systems Saves time by eliminating the need to subclone Express protein as a native or tagged fusion protein Epitope tagged for simple detection and affinity purification Clone seamlessly without compatible restriction sites Avai…

The StrataClone PCR Cloning Kit allows high-efficiency, 5-minute cloning of PCR products at room temperature, using the efficient DNA rejoining activity of DNA topoisomerase I and the DNA recombination activity of Cre recombinase. 

Herculase II Fusion DNA Polymerases Pfu Ultra DNA Polymerases & PCR Master Mixes PfuUltra II Hotstart DNA Polymerases & PCR Master MixesHerculase II Fusion DNA PolymerasesThe Herculase II fusion DNA polymerase produces superior yields with extension times as short as 15 sec/kb (see Figure), even with genomic DNA targets up to 12kb. Herculase II fusion DNA polymerase helps overcome PCR challenges with successful amplification o…

For fast, easy, reliable microplate sealing, the Agilent PlateLoc Thermal Microplate Sealer has distinguished itself as the premier thermal sealer by offering a well-established platform, robust and compact design, flexibility and versatility with available consumables as well as an easy-to-use interface. The PlateLoc Thermal Microplate Sealer automatically accommodates deep-well, assay, PCR, and compound storage microplates.…

Agilent provides the most comprehensive menu of FISH probes for rapid identification of a wide range of chromosomal aberrations across the genome. Our catalog probes target relevant regions for a wide range of applications such as detection of aneuploidy, constitutional microdeletion syndromes, various rearrangements in oncology, and constitutional cytogenetics. Agilent's Comprehensive Menu of FISH Probes Provides: Coverage o…

The SureSelect Strand-Specific RNA Library Preparation kit prepares Poly(A) enriched libraries for whole-transcriptome sequencing. Sequence a wide range of RNA to detect gene expression changes and alternative splicing. The kit contains mRNA sequencing library preparation and enrichment materials.

Genomic DNA ScreenTape analysis provides fast, automated and reliable electrophoretic separation of input genomic DNA samples. The gDNA ScreenTape assay can separate DNA samples from 200 to more than 60,000 base pairs in less than 2 minutes/sample. Samples can be analyzed from multiple sources including FFPE.

The SureScan Microarray Scanner is a key component of Agilent’s complete microarray solution. With improved feature resolution, it delivers exceptional flexibility to analyze any microarray configuration. The small footprint of the SureScan Microarray Scanner allows lab space to be optimized while improving the sensitivity and maintaining the broadest dynamic range (XDR) currently available on the market. • Continuous loading…

Learn about our extensive range of CGH + SNP microarrays dedicated to cytogenetic workflows. We provide whole genome CMA at variable resolutions, down to exon level, CGH+SNP arrays to analyze CN and LOH in a single experiment and application specific designs, including pre- post-natal, PGS, CNV and Cancer specific microarrays. Agilent’s CGH platform provides unmatched flexibility on content and throughput, thanks to eight diff…

The Agilent Cary 7000 universal measurement spectrophotometer (UMS) will satisfy all your solid sampling needs. Collect hundreds of UV-Vis-NIR spectra overnight, or characterize optical components or thin films in minutes to hours rather than hours to days. The Cary 7000 UMS is a turn-key solution for research, development, and QA/QC in optics, thin films/coatings, solar, and glass.

The HaloPlex Cancer Research Panel enables fast, simple, and efficient analysis of genomic regions of interest for cancer research for a large number of sample types, including FFPE. HaloPlex Cancer is uniquely suited to high performance with cancer research samples, which are commonly preserved as formalin fixed and paraffin embedded (FFPE). This FFPE process often results in highly fragmented DNA, resulting in insufficient…

Agilent’s GeneSpring NGS software suite includes data analysis workflows for Methyl-Seq, RNA-Seq, DNA-Seq, Chip-Seq and Small RNA-Seq data. GeneSpring NGS provides SureSelect customers with an easy to use QC, visualization and reporting tool for Methyl-Seq, RNA-Seq and DNA-Seq applications. GeneSpring NGS also allows the detection of transcriptomic changes like splice variants and gene fusions, or identify structural variation…

HaloPlex technology provides outstanding performance, streamlined workflow, and low sample input requirements for next generation sequencing of human exomes. The HaloPlex Exome has been optimized to provide comprehensive coverage of the coding regions of the human genome with minimal hands on time and requires only 200ng of input DNA. The Haloplex Exome performance and workflow is ideal for clinical research: • Outstanding cov…

Agilent SureSelectXT Human Methyl-Seq is the first comprehensive target enrichment system to enable researchers to focus on the regions where methylation is known to impact gene regulation. It targets the most complete Methyl-Seq content, including cancer tissue-specific DMRs, GENCODE promoters, CpG islands, shores and shelves ±4kb, DNaseI hypersensitive sites and RefGenes. • Delivers more information than methylation microarr…

Agilent Haloplex custom kits offer the flexibility to create custom panels for any genomic regions of interest. A unique and efficient library prep-free workflow enables complete target enrichment in less than 6 hours from just 200 ng of input DNA.

Agilent HaloPlex panels are predefined designs which focus on targeted gene sets for specific applications. Agilent offers two catalog HaloPlex panels, the Cancer Research Panel and the Cardiomyopathy panel.The HaloPlex Cardiomyopathy (catalog) is a next generation sequencing target enrichment panel designed specifically for inherited forms of cardiomyopathy. Following a careful review of cardiomyopathy publications as well as…

SureTag Labeling Kits provide all necessary reagents for efficient sample fragmentation, enzymatic labeling and clean-up. The SureTag DNA Labeling Kits generate robust cyanine-labeled genomic DNA targets for optimal hybridization signals with high signal-to-noise ratio and low probe-to-probe variability.

HER2 IQFISH pharmDx™ is a direct fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) assay based on Dako's new fast IQISH hybridization buffer chemistry. The new IQISH hybridization buffer is non-toxic and allows genomic DNA probe hybridization to be performed in just 60-120 minutes. The short hybridization time results in a turnaround time of about 3½ hours for a complete FISH staining from deparaffinization to mounting. HER2 IQFISH p…

RNA ScreenTape analysis provides efficient and reliable electrophoretic separation of total RNA down to 5 ng/µl. Compatible with eukaryotic and prokaryotic samples, the assay provides accurate information about sample integrity and quantity. 

DNA ScreenTape analysis provides a fast, automated, and flexible DNA electrophoresis solution for sample quality control, e.g in next-generation sequencing workflows. The DNA ScreenTape assays can separate DNA fragments and libraries up to 5000 base pairs in 1-2 minutes/sample.

Agilent has discontinued the Cary 8454 UV-Visible spectrophotometer.

The SureDirect Blood PCR Kit enables direct DNA amplification from many sample types including: liquid blood, dried blood on paper, serum, and plasma. Inhibitor resistance and throughput, common PCR challenges associated with blood samples, are averted through the activity of a newly engineered Taq.

Agilent BioTek Epoch 2 is a compact microplate spectrophotometer that combines modern touchscreen technology with excellent performance for UV-Vis measurements in 6- to 384-well microplates, cuvettes and in micro-volume samples with the available Take3™ plate.