The new Guava Nexin® reagent monitors induction of apoptosis quickly and easily, with minimal chance for contamination. Annexin V is a calcium-dependent phospholipid binding protein with high affinity for phosphatidylserine (PS), a membrane component normally localized to the internal face of the cell membrane. Early in the apoptotic pathway, molecules of PS are translocated to the outer surface of the cell membrane where Ann…
Trevigen’s CometAssay™ provides reagents and our exclusive CometSlide™ for the rapid analysis of DNA fragmentation associated with DNA damage. Features: CometSlides allow direct application of Comet LMAgarose without base layers or pretreatment. Hydrophobic barrier allows easy application of cells directly to slide, and treatment with any of several Trevigen DNA repair enzymes. Easy to use kit format.
Fluorescein-conjugated anticoagulant for the detection of phosphatidylserine in the outer leaflet of apoptotic cellsProduct Description Detection: Annexin-V-FLUOS can be directly detected in FACS analysis and immunochemistry without a secondary detection system. Sample material: Cell lines and freshly isolated cells. Specificity: Annexin-V binds in a calcium-dependent manner to negatively charged phospholipid surfaces, and sho…
Biotin-conjugated anticoagulant for the detection of phosphatidylserine in the outer leaflet of apoptotic cellsProduct Description Detection: Annexin-V-Biotin can be used in immunohistochemistry with a secondary detection system (e.g., Streptavidin-POD conjugate). Sample material: Cell lines and freshly isolated cells Specificity: Annexin-V binds in a calcium-dependent manner to negatively charged phospholipid surfaces, and…
Alexa 568-conjugated anticoagulant for the detection of phosphatidylserine on the outer leaflet of apoptotic cellsBenefits Detection flexibility: Analysis of results with flow cytometry and/or fluorescence microscopy. Alexa is a red dye, which can be used for double or triple staining with other fluorescent markers (e.g., fluorescein-labeled surface markers). Accuracy: Accurately distinguish apoptotic cells from necrotic…
Kit for the detection and quantification of apoptosis and differentiation from necrosis at the single-cell level, based on Annexin-V-labelingProduct Description Detection: Annexin-V-FLUOS can be directly detected in FACS analysis and immunochemistry without a secondary detection system. Sample material: Cell lines and freshly isolated cells. Specificity: Annexin-V-FLUOS binds in a Ca2+-dependent manner to negatively charged ph…
Kit for the detection and quantification of apoptotic cell death on a single-cell level by light microscopy in immunocyto- and immunohistochemistryBenefits Sensitive: The maximum intensity of labeling (cell staining) of apoptotic cells is higher than the nick translation method. Fast: The use of fluorescein-dUTP allows analysis of the samples directly after the TUNEL reaction, but before the addition of the secondary det…
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…
Kit for the detection and quantification of apoptotic cell death on a single-cell level by light microscopy in immunocyto- and immunohistochemistry Benefits Sensitive: The maximum intensity of labeling (cell staining) of apoptotic cells is higher than the nick translation method. Fast: The use of fluorescein-dUTP allows analysis of the samples directly after the TUNEL reaction, but before the addition of the secondary d…
Kit for the detection and quantification of apoptotic cell death on a single-cell level by flow cytometry and fluorescence microscopy, and for double labeling with fluorescein-labeled cell markers (TMR red)Benefits Convenient: No secondary detection system required. Accurate: Identification of apoptosis at a molecular level (DNA-strand breaks) and identification of cells at the very early stages of apoptosis. Flexible:…
Kit for the detection and quantification of apoptosis (programmed cell death) at the single-cell level, based on labeling of DNA strand breaks (TUNEL technology): Analysis by fluorescence microscopy or flow cytometry Benefits Sensitive: The direct labeling procedure using fluorescein-dUTP reduces background labeling. Fast: The use of fluorescein-dUTP allows analysis of the samples directly after the TUNEL reaction. Co…
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…
Application The Cell Proliferation Reagent WST-1 is designed to be used for the nonradioactive, spectrophotometric quantification of cell proliferation and viability in cell populations using the 96-well-plate format. It can be used for: Measurement of cell proliferation in response to growth factors, cytokines, mitogens, and nutrients Analysis of cytotoxic and cytostatic compounds, such as anti-cancer drugs and other ph…
ApplicationThe In Situ Cell Proliferation Kit, FLUOS belongs to the second generation of improved kits for the detection of DNA synthesis at the single-cell level (in situ) by immunocyto-/immunohistochemistry. The kit can be used in many different in vitro and in vivo cell systems, for example: Detection and quantification of cells in S-phase Determination of growth fractions for tumors in animal-model systems Detectio…
ApplicationThe immunoreactivity of the M30 antibody is confined to the cytoplasm of apoptotic cells. It can be easily used for: Immunocytochemistry Flow Cytometry Immunohistochemistry: paraffin-embedded tissue sections (secondary enhancer reagents needed for this particular application) and cryostat sections Benefits Determine caspase activity, even in formalin-embedded tissue. Identify the stage of apoptosis (…
ApplicationSamples suitable for the Caspase 3 Activity Assay are: Lysates of apoptosis-induced cells Recombinant caspase 3 (CPP32) The Caspase 3 Activity Assay can be used to: Detect and quantify in vitro caspase 3 activity in cell lysates Analyze caspase 1, 2, 3, or 7 activity by simply omitting the capture-antibody step Perform inhibitor studies for Caspase 3 This kit is intended as a tool for life science…
ApplicationDuring apoptosis, the activation of specific proteases, called Caspases (cysteinyl-aspartic-acid-proteases), is one of the initial intracellular biochemical events. The Homogeneous Caspases Assay can be used to detect caspase activity in life science research applications: for sensitive quantification of activated caspases for screening of caspase inhibitors as an automatable one-step assay for high-throughp…
In 2008 Gentronix launches a new S9 protocol to extend the application of the GreenScreen HC assay to include the detection of genotoxic metabolites. Many pharmaceuticals only present a genotoxicity hazard after metabolism and such chemicals are called pro-mutagens or pro-genotoxins. Generally, although not exclusively, the liver is considered responsible for the “metabolic activation” (MA) of promutagens. However, none of t…
ATP luminescence assay for quantitative evaluation of proliferation and cytotoxicity of cultured mammalian cells. The 1step luciferase ATP assay format only requires one addition step, and can be used for continuous processing.
EZ4U-Cell Proliferation & Cytotoxicity Assay
OpenArray® Pathways are ready-to-use gene panels containing pre-validated real-time qPCR assays. The plates have over 600 assays each and are compatible with multiple sample types. Panels are currently avaliable with human or mouse genes. New panels are continually under development. Check back for updates. Real-Time qPCR assays for Apoptosis and related genes reformatted onto an OpenArray plate. Kit includes: OpenArray plate,…
R&D Stem Cell Kits and Panels Research in developmental biology has led to the discovery of several types of stem cells, including embryonic stem (ES) cells, embryonic germ cells, and adult stem cells. Techniques and reagents developed for the in vitro culture, manipulation and characterization of stem cells provide unprecedented opportunities to study embryology and develop disease treatments. R&D Systems offers the follow…
R&D Flow Cytometry Kit - Flow cytometry kits designed for analysis of cell populations use up to four fluorochrome-conjugated antibodies. Flow cytometry facilitates quantitative, multiparameter analysis of cell populations based on the expression of cell surface and/or intracellular molecules. R&D Systems offers a wide range of biotin-, fluorescein-, phycoerythrin-, or allophycocyanin-conjugated monoclonal antibodies specific…
Guava Mitochondrial Depolarization Assay for detection of early apoptosis. There is growing interest within the scientific community to evaluate changes in the mitochondrial membrane potential and further define its role in initiating apoptosis, cell cycle, and other cellular processes. Automated single-cell analysis is the technique of choice due to its sensitivity and high reproducibility. Guava Technologies has optimized an…
The Guava Caspase Assay Suite of fluorescent-based assays for Caspase 3/7, 8, 9 and multi-caspase employ the same protocol making it easier to perform multiple caspase assays in parallel. Further, Guava caspase reagents are membrane permeable allowing one to measure intracellular levels of the enzyme without using harsh lysis methods. The Guava Caspase Assays employ a FLICA (Fluorescent Labeled Inhibitor of Caspase) reagent th…
