Thermo Scientific

Thermo Scientific™ RIPA Buffer is a high-quality, ready-to-use and fully disclosed formulation of a popular cell lysis reagent for cultured mammalian cells.nn nnThis RIPA buffer effectively lyses and extracts protein from cultured mammalian cells, including plated cells and pelleted suspension cells. The popular reagent enables the extraction of membrane, nuclear and cytoplasmic proteins and is compatible with many applications, including reporter assays, the Thermo Scientific BCA Protein Assay, immunoassays and protein purification. Inhibitors such as Thermo Scientific Halt Protease Inhibitor Cocktail (Part No. 78430) and Halt Phosphatase Inhibitor Cocktail (Part No. 78420) are also compatible with this RIPA buffer formulation and can be added before use to prevent proteolysis and maintain protein phosphorylation.

Animal origin: Casein, Bovine, Equine, Porcine

• • Broad spectrum formulation—contains AEBSF, bestatin, E-64 and pepstatin A for better protection versus PMSF

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• • Large volume format – one capsule is sufficient for 500mL of solution

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• • Convenient—ready-to-use, dissolves clearly into solution within 3 minutes

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• • Compatible—use directly with Pierce Protein Assays

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• • EDTA-free—formulated without EDTA, a metalloproteinase inhibitor

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Thermo Scientific™ QuantaBlu Fluorogenic Peroxidase Substrate is a soluble fluorogenic (chemifluorescent) substrate for detection of peroxidase activity in ELISA methodnnIn the presence of active peroxidase the working solution of QuantaBlu Substrate produces a blue fluorescent product that can be quantitated by fluorometry in microplates or cuvettes. Fluorometric-based detection has a large dynamic range, which overcomes the limitations of using spectrophotometry to measure colorimetric substrates. The blue fluorescent product is not sensitive to light and does not photobleach. QuantaBlu Fluorogenic Peroxidase Substrate is stable, highly sensitive, produces high signal-to-noise ratios and allows for a broad dynamic detection range of peroxidase activity. This substrate is also flexible and can be used for stopped, nonstopped and kinetic assays. Incubation for stopped and nonstopped assays can be performed between 5 and 90 minutes at either room temperature (RT) or 37°C. The QuantaBlu NS/K Substrate formulation can be integrated into robotic-based assays and is designed for assays that do not need to be stopped.

Rabbit Gamma Globulin Isotype Control, 31887, from Invitrogen., 31887, from Invitrogen. Species Reactivity: Not Applicable; Applications: ChIP assay, Control, Flow Cytometry, Immunoprecipitation.

nThe isotype of a primary antibody and the application it is being used in can result in background staining. Primary antibody background noise can be caused by binding to Fc receptors on target cells; by non-specific interactions with cellular proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids; or by cell autofluorescence. Isotype control antibodies can act as negative controls to help differentiate non-specific background signal from specific antibody signal because they have no relevant specificity to a target antigen. While isotype controls are most commonly used in flow cytometry, they are useful in other applications such as chromatin immunoprecipitation (ChIP), immunohistochemistry, and gel shifts. Isotype controls should match with the primary antibody’s species and isotype so that the level of specific staining by the primary antibody may be accurately determined. If using directly labeled primary antibodies, the isotype control works best if conjugated with the same label as the test antibody.

Save time and minimize contamination with gamma-sterilized Thermo Scientific™ Nalgene™ Rapid-Flow™ Filter Storage Bottles. Use with Nalgene Bottle-Top filters or as replacement/extra receptacles for filter units. Excellent as single-use storage containers.

• • Headspace allows for extra serum or other additives to be added to the filtrate

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• • Leakproof† screw caps to eliminate pH shift in bottle for longer life of stored media

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• • Sterilized by gamma radiation and individually bagged for a 5-year sterile shelf life

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• • Non-pyrogenic and non-cytotoxic

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• • Available with Fit for Purpose Sterile documentation

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ELISA

Rat GRO/KC (CXCL1) ELISA Kit

ELISA

Rat IL-6 ELISA Kit

Rat MIP-1α (CCL3) ELISA Kit

Rat RANTES (CCL5) ELISA Kit

Recombinant Protein

Recombinant Protein

Recombinant Protein

Recombinant Protein

Recombinant Protein

Recombinant Protein

Rat SCF ELISA Kit

Rat TNF-α ELISA Kit

A diverse set of fully chemically defined, animal origin–free and protein-free cell culture supplements, which help promote cell growth and boost protein production.

A diverse set of fully chemically defined, animal origin–free and protein-free cell culture supplements, which help promote cell growth and boost protein production.

A diverse set of fully chemically defined, animal origin–free and protein-free cell culture supplements, which help promote cell growth and boost protein production.

A diverse set of fully chemically defined, animal origin–free and protein-free cell culture supplements, which help promote cell growth and boost protein production.

A diverse set of fully chemically defined, animal origin–free and protein-free cell culture supplements, which help promote cell growth and boost protein production.

A diverse set of fully chemically defined, animal origin–free and protein-free cell culture supplements, which help promote cell growth and boost protein production.

Resurge CD4 Supplement, without glucose and L-glutamine, is a chemically defined supplement formulation to complement a variety of base media.

Resurge CD4 Supplement, without glucose and L-glutamine, is a chemically defined supplement formulation to complement a variety of base media.

A diverse set of fully chemically defined, animal origin–free and protein-free cell culture supplements, which help promote cell growth and boost protein production.

A diverse set of fully chemically defined, animal origin–free and protein-free cell culture supplements, which help promote cell growth and boost protein production.

A diverse set of fully chemically defined, animal origin–free and protein-free cell culture supplements, which help promote cell growth and boost protein production.

Thermo Scientific™ RIPA Buffer is a high-quality, ready-to-use and fully disclosed formulation of a popular cell lysis reagent for cultured mammalian cells.nn nnThis RIPA buffer effectively lyses and extracts protein from cultured mammalian cells, including plated cells and pelleted suspension cells. The popular reagent enables the extraction of membrane, nuclear and cytoplasmic proteins and is compatible with many applications, including reporter assays, the Thermo Scientific BCA Protein Assay, immunoassays and protein purification. Inhibitors such as Thermo Scientific Halt Protease Inhibitor Cocktail (Part No. 78430) and Halt Phosphatase Inhibitor Cocktail (Part No. 78420) are also compatible with this RIPA buffer formulation and can be added before use to prevent proteolysis and maintain protein phosphorylation.nnHighlights:n

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  • Convenient – ready-to-use solution

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• • Flexible – compatible with many applications, including reporter assays, protein assays, immunoassays and protein purification

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• • Versatile – enables extraction of cytoplasmic, membrane and nuclear proteins

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• • Disclosed formulation – contains no proprietary components, providing users with complete control and knowledge of possible compatibility issues

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Roswell Park Memorial Institute (RPMI) 1640 Medium is suitable for a variety of mammalian cells, including HeLa, Jurkat, MCF-7, PC12, PBMC, astrocytes, and carcinomas.

• • RPMI is modified as follows: with L-glutamine, phenol red; without HEPES

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• • Unique from other media because it contains reducing agent glutathione and high concentrations of vitamins

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• • Contains biotin, vitamin B₁₂, and PABA, which are not found in Eagle’s Minimal Essential Medium or Dulbecco’s Modified Eagle Medium

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• • Vitamins inositol and choline are present in high concentrations

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• • Contains no proteins, lipids, or growth factors

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• • Requires supplementation, commonly with 10% Fetal Bovine Serum (FBS)

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• • Uses sodium bicarbonate buffer system (2.0g/L), and therefore requires a 5-10% CO₂ environment to maintain physiological pH

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• • Sustainable packaging

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Cell Culture, Mammalian Cell Culture

Clear, self-sticking sealing tape for standard microplates.nn nnThermo Scientific Microplate Sealing Tape is a package of pre-cut, pressure-sensitive sheets for sealing the surface of standard 96-well or 384-well microplates during incubation steps.

Use the disposable sheets to seal and reseal a microplate two or three times for incubation steps in an ELISA or protein assay procedure. Seal plates quickly and easily to allow mixing or prevent evaporation during assay incubation steps.

Invitrogen™ A fluorescently labeled negative control siRNA for the easy monitoring of siRNA uptake by fluorescence microscopy. Purified, annealed, and ready to use, the 5 nmol aliquot is supplied in a stable, dried format.

• • Simplifies the monitoring of siRNA delivery

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• • Functionally tested in several common cell lines

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• • HPLC purified, duplexed, and ready to use

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Slide-A-Lyzer Dialysis Cassettes (20K MWCO) facilitate the simple and effective removal of buffer salts and small contaminants from proteins and other macromolecules larger than 20,000 Daltons. They are available in four sizes to accommodate sample volumes between 0.5 and 30 mL. These devices are easier to use than traditional dialysis tubing, providing faster buffer exchange, and more complete sample recovery.

nSlide-A-Lyzer Dialysis Cassettes (20K MWCO) facilitate the simple and effective removal of buffer salts and small contaminants from proteins and other macromolecules larger than 20,000 Daltons. They are available in four sizes to accommodate sample volumes between 0.5 and 30 mL. These devices are easier to use than traditional dialysis tubing, providing faster buffer exchange and more complete sample recovery. Slide-A-Lyzer cassettes can be used for a wide range of applications including low-molecular weight contaminant removal, buffer exchange, desalting, equilibrium dialysis, and sample concentration. Liquid samples are easily added and removed by penetrating the self-sealing gasket with a hypodermic needle attached to a syringe. No knots, clips, or caps are needed to seal the units and prevent leaking and sample-loss during the dialysis procedure.

Slide-A-Lyzer Dialysis Cassettes are constructed from two sheets of low-binding, regenerated-cellulose dialysis membrane that are hermetically sealed on either side of a silicone-like gasket inside an inert plastic frame. The membrane and cassette materials are compatible with most common laboratory chemicals and buffers.

Features of Slide-A-Lyzer Dialysis Cassettes:
• Easy to use—no knots or clamps are needed; just inject sample into cassette and begin dialysis
• Fast dialysis—flat cassette chamber with two membranes provides high surface-area to volume ratio that maximizes diffusion rate compared to cylindrical dialysis tubing
• High recovery—rectangular cassette design maximizes recovery of entire sample volume via any one of the four corner injection ports
• Four cassette sizes—select the cassette that best suits your sample volume
• Color-coded—purple cassette frame specifies cassettes with the 20,000 MW pore size membrane

Membrane specifications:
• Composition: regenerated cellulose synthesized by the Viscose method
• Thickness: 0.9 to 1.2 mil (22.5 to 30 µm)
• Hydration time required before use: 2 minutes
• Glycerol content: none
• Sulfur content: 0.04%
• Heavy metals content: trace

Volume ranges:
• 0.5 mL = 0.1 to 0.5 mL
• 3 mL = 0.5 to 3 mL
• 12 mL = 3 to 12 mL
• 30 mL = 12 to 30 mL

Slide-A-Lyzer Dialysis Cassettes (20K MWCO) facilitate the simple and effective removal of buffer salts and small contaminants from proteins and other macromolecules larger than 20,000 Daltons. They are available in four sizes to accommodate sample volumes between 0.5 and 30 mL. These devices are easier to use than traditional dialysis tubing, providing faster buffer exchange, and more complete sample recovery.

nSlide-A-Lyzer Dialysis Cassettes (20K MWCO) facilitate the simple and effective removal of buffer salts and small contaminants from proteins and other macromolecules larger than 20,000 Daltons. They are available in four sizes to accommodate sample volumes between 0.5 and 30 mL. These devices are easier to use than traditional dialysis tubing, providing faster buffer exchange and more complete sample recovery. Slide-A-Lyzer cassettes can be used for a wide range of applications including low-molecular weight contaminant removal, buffer exchange, desalting, equilibrium dialysis, and sample concentration. Liquid samples are easily added and removed by penetrating the self-sealing gasket with a hypodermic needle attached to a syringe. No knots, clips, or caps are needed to seal the units and prevent leaking and sample-loss during the dialysis procedure.

Slide-A-Lyzer Dialysis Cassettes are constructed from two sheets of low-binding, regenerated-cellulose dialysis membrane that are hermetically sealed on either side of a silicone-like gasket inside an inert plastic frame. The membrane and cassette materials are compatible with most common laboratory chemicals and buffers.

Features of Slide-A-Lyzer Dialysis Cassettes:
• Easy to use—no knots or clamps are needed; just inject sample into cassette and begin dialysis
• Fast dialysis—flat cassette chamber with two membranes provides high surface-area to volume ratio that maximizes diffusion rate compared to cylindrical dialysis tubing
• High recovery—rectangular cassette design maximizes recovery of entire sample volume via any one of the four corner injection ports
• Four cassette sizes—select the cassette that best suits your sample volume
• Color-coded—purple cassette frame specifies cassettes with the 20,000 MW pore size membrane

Membrane specifications:
• Composition: regenerated cellulose synthesized by the Viscose method
• Thickness: 0.9 to 1.2 mil (22.5 to 30 µm)
• Hydration time required before use: 2 minutes
• Glycerol content: none
• Sulfur content: 0.04%
• Heavy metals content: trace

Volume ranges:
• 0.5 mL = 0.1 to 0.5 mL
• 3 mL = 0.5 to 3 mL
• 12 mL = 3 to 12 mL
• 30 mL = 12 to 30 mL

Soy 100 is a highly digested soy protein peptone that is high in nucleosides and free amino acid content.

Soy 100 is a highly digested soy protein peptone that is high in nucleosides and free amino acid content.

• • Flexibility: StemFlex Medium allows for unprecedented 3-way usage flexibility for PSC culture conditions: the ability to select an optimal feeding schedule, including a weekend-free option; a choice of matrices, depending upon the needs of the workflow; and the option to select the passaging reagent for the level of cell dissociation required.

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• • Exceptional value and performance: StemFlex Medium is provided in a convenient two-component kit (450mLbasal medium and 50mL supplement), and when used with Geltrex™ LDEV-Free, hESC-Qualified, Reduced Growth Factor Basement Membrane Matrix, provides a cost-effective, robust system for superior feeder-free culture of human PSCs. StemFlex Medium’s ability to enable weekend-free culture of PSCs provides unmatched value among the robust feeder-fee PSC media on the market today

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• • A serum-free medium specifically formulated to support the development of human hematopoietic cells in culture

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• • This includes HSC and progenitor cells isolated from bone marrow, neonatal cord blood, and peripheral blood

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• • StemPro-34 SFM is a flexible cell culture media that can be used for a wide variety of applications

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Accelerate throughput for automated magnetic purification of biotinylated molecules with Thermo Scientific™ Pierce Streptavidin Magnetic Beads.nn nnMagnetic streptavidin beads enable affinity purification of biotin-labeled target molecules without columns or centrifugation. The platform provides a fast and convenient method for manual or automated immunoprecipitation, protein interaction analysis, DNA-protein pull-down, and purification involving biotin-labeled proteins and nucleic acids. The iron oxide superparamagnetic particles offer superior performance (high capacity and low nonspecific binding) compared with other commercial magnetic beads. Biotinylated molecules are simply added to the streptavidin-coated magnetic beads for binding. Pierce Streptavidin Magnetic Beads are validated and optimized for use with high-throughput magnetic platforms, such as the Thermo Scientific KingFisher™ 96 and KingFisher Flex Instruments, but the beads also enable premium performance for simple benchtop applications using an appropriate magnetic stand.

Streptavidin Protein, AP conjugate, 21323, from Invitrogen., 21323, from Invitrogen. Species Reactivity: ; Applications: ELISA, Immunofluorescence, Western Blot.

nStreptavidin is biotin-binding protein that was originally isolated from Streptomyces avidinii. In contrast to avidin, streptavidin has no carbohydrate and has a mildly acidic pI of 5. Thermo Scientific Streptavidin products use a recombinant form of streptavidin having a mass of 53,000 daltons and a near-neutral pI. Streptavidin is a tetrameric protein, with each subunit binding one molecule of biotin with affinity similar to that of avidin. Guanidinium chloride will dissociate avidin and streptavidin into subunits, but streptavidin is more resistant to dissociation.

Streptavidin Protein, APC conjugate, 21629, from Invitrogen., 21629, from Invitrogen. Species Reactivity: ; Applications: ELISA, Western Blot.

nStreptavidin is biotin-binding protein that was originally isolated from Streptomyces avidinii. In contrast to avidin, streptavidin has no carbohydrate and has a mildly acidic pI of 5. Thermo Scientific Streptavidin products use a recombinant form of streptavidin having a mass of 53,000 daltons and a near-neutral pI. Streptavidin is a tetrameric protein, with each subunit binding one molecule of biotin with affinity similar to that of avidin. Guanidinium chloride will dissociate avidin and streptavidin into subunits, but streptavidin is more resistant to dissociation. Phycobiliprotein Concentration: 0.5mg/mL (determined by absorption = 73 at 650 nm for a 1% solution for only those APC molecules to which at least one molecule of active streptavidin is bound) Allophycocyanin Source: Spirulina platensis Working Dilution Range: 1:50-1:200 for most applications. Absorption Maxima: 650 nm Emission Maximum: 660 nm Restoration and Storage: Store freeze-dried product at 4°C until reconstitution. Restore with 0.5 ml distilled water. Centrifuge product if it is not completely clear after reconstitution. To judge clarity, draw product into a pasteur pipette. Store at 4°C. [Do not freeze]. After dilution, do not use for more than one day. Country of origin: USAnnorigin: US

SuperScript™ IV VILO™ (SSIV VILO) Master Mix is a reaction master mix designed for fast, sensitive, and reproducible cDNA synthesis in RT-qPCR applications. Inclusion of ezDNase, further accelerates the RT-qPCR workflow through an extremely simplified genomic DNA removal step. This master mix is also available without ezDNase, which can be purchased separately.

Features of SuperScript IV VILO Master Mix include:n

• • Super-fast RT reaction in just 10 minutes and gDNA removal in 2 minutes

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• • Super-high yields—lower Ct values by more than 2 cycles ahead of all other reverse transcription reagents

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• • Super-convenient one-tube cDNA reaction master mix for two-step RT-qPCR

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• • Super-efficient reaction even with low template amounts and suboptimal purity samples

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SSIV VILO master mix elevates the trusted VILO technology to the next level with the highly processive and thermostable SuperScript™ IV Reverse Transcriptase and further optimized buffer. These components enable efficient cDNA synthesis at higher temperatures and in less time. SSIV VILO master mix provides superior cDNA yield and sensitivity even with suboptimal purity or scarce templates. It is your new tool for more efficient and reproducible RT-qPCR.

For even better performance, some SuperScript IV VILO Master Mix products include ezDNase (also available as a separate purchase) for genomic DNA removal to further accelerate the RT-qPCR workflow. The extremely simplified genomic DNA removal step dramatically reduces the time of the entire reverse transcription protocol and reduces possible variation in gene expression due to RNA loss or damage during conventional DNase treatment.

SSIV VILO master mix gives you more cDNA in less time with less pipeting, less variation, less reaction inhibition, less gDNA interference, and with less sample than all the other cDNA synthesis kits or master mixes for RT-qPCR.

Source
Purified from E. coli expressing the pol gene of M-MLV, modified to increase thermostability and half-life, processivity, inhibitor resistance, and to reduce RNase H activity.

Performance and quality testing
Assayed for endodeoxyribonuclease, exodeoxyribonuclease, and ribonuclease, as well as yield and length of cDNA product.

• A bright, easy-to-use nucleic acid stain for distinguishing dead from live cells in flow cytometry assays
• Designed for flow cytometry using the 488 nm blue laser with emission in the 530/30 BP filter (similar to FITC and GFP)
• The dye concentration has been optimized for samples with concentrations ranging from 1 x 10⁴ to 1 x 10⁶ cells/mL
• Stain has been validated in several cell types including Jurkat, ReH, CHO, Kg1a, 3T3, HeLa, HEK (primary cells), and lysed whole blood
• Tested in several applications including apoptosis, cell cycle, cell proliferation, and immunophenotyping assays

Applied Biosystems TaqMan Gene Expression assays, VIC, are used for quantitative real-time PCR analysis of gene expression and consist of a pair of unlabeled PCR primers and a TaqMan probe with a dye label (VIC) on the 5’ end and a minor groove binder (MGB) and nonfluorescent quencher (NFQ) on the 3’ end.

Features include:
• Easy to use—just add cDNA and master mix and run the qPCR—no melt curves required
• Specific—TaqMan assays use proprietary MGB-containing probes that can be up to 15 bases shorter than non-MGB probes, improving the specificity of the assay
• Sensitive—TaqMan assays are ideal for measuring low levels of expression or low-abundance targets
• Accurate—identify small fold-changes with high accuracy of quantitation
• Extensive content—over 1.8 million predesigned assays available for over 25 different species
• Gold-standard TaqMan qPCR chemistry—TaqMan assays draw on Thermo Fisher Scientific’s bioinformatics assay design pipeline to help ensure high specificity and minimal cross-reactivity, even for gene variants with high sequence homology
• Ideal for multiplexing—combine one FAM-labeled and one VIC-labeled assay to create a duplex assay for two different gene targets in the same qPCR well

Approximate ship time
Made to order: 4–6 days in North America, 6–10 days in Europe

TaqMan Gene Expression assays are the gold standard in real-time PCR gene expression studies, built on more than 20 years of experience. Each assay includes target primers and a sequence-specific probe optimized for the best functional performance. No additional design, optimization, or melt curve analysis is needed. Available in a wide variety of formats and species, new assay designs are constantly added to help meet your research needs. TaqMan assays have been cited in over 40,000 publications and are backed by more than 350 patents.

The TaqMan Fast Advanced Cells-to-Ct Kit is a complete cell lysate system designed for gene expression analysis directly from cultured cells without RNA purification. TaqMan Fast Advanced Cells-to-Ct cell lysis reagents are supplied with highest sensitivity Fast Advanced reverse transcription enzyme mix, 2x RT buffer, and best-in-class TaqMan Fast Advanced master mix. The TaqMan Fast Advanced Cells-to-Ct Kit gives you all the sensitivity you need in the fastest workflow available: get gene expressions analysis results from an entire plate of cells in about 80 minutes.

• Complete—optimized workflow includes cell lysis reagents with gDNA removal, new Fast Advanced RT enzyme mix, buffer, and new TaqMan Fast Advanced Master Mix
• Fast—7-minute sample prep, including DNase treatment, at room temperature
• Easy—lyse samples in a tube or directly in culture plates
• Robust—perform gene expression analysis on 10–100,000 cells per sample; results equivalent to those from purified RNA
• Efficient—contains sufficient reagents to generate 500 real-time PCR results from 100 starting samples

Unique method eliminates the need to isolate RNA from cultured cells
The Cells-to-Ct method features a unique lysis reagent that lyses cells and protects RNA. DNA removal occurs simultaneously in the 5-minute lysis step to save time and improve ease of use. Lysis is then stopped by the addition of a “Stop Solution” that irreversibly binds to the lysis reagents.

The TaqMan Fast Advanced Cells-to-CT Kit contains reverse transcription (RT) reagents for cDNA synthesis and TaqMan Fast Advanced Master Mix for real-time PCR analysis. TaqMan primer/probe sets are sold separately.

Simple 7-minute sample preparation
The TaqMan Fast Advanced Cells-to-CT Kit is designed for 10–100,000 cultured cells/sample. Cells are washed in PBS and lysed in solution for five minutes at room temperature; DNase treatment can be performed simultaneously. Lysis is terminated at room temperature by a 2-minute incubation with Stop Solution. The lysates are now ready for reverse transcription or storage at –20°C for a short term or -80°C for a long term.

Maximize sensitivity of detection
Unlike some competitor kits that limit the amount of lysate in the RT reaction to 10%, the TaqMan Fast Advanced Cells-to-CT Kit can accommodate 45% of the total RT reaction volume as cell lysate. Additionally, cDNA can comprise up to 45% of the real-time PCR reaction volume. The large lysate volume in the optimized RT reaction, along with the large cDNA volume in the subsequent real-time PCR using the TaqMan Fast Advanced Master Mix, lead to maximum sensitivity. The master mix amplifies the target precisely and accurately, enabling the detection of small quantities of target, such as transcripts expressed at low levels.

Reduced sample loss and transfer error
Because samples can be processed directly in culture wells (96 or 384 wells), sample handling and the potential for sample loss or transfer error are minimized, facilitating rapid, high-throughput processing. Unlike old-fashioned, multi-step RNA isolation protocols, no heating, washing, or centrifugation steps are required. The kit greatly simplifies a laborious 30–60 minute process and reduces it to 7 minutes.

Compatible with gold standard TaqMan Gene Expression Assays
The TaqMan Fast Advanced Cells-to-CT Kit workflow enables unsurpassed gene expression evaluation with any of the >700,000 TaqMan Gene Expression Assays. This kit has been extensively tested for specificity with a broad selection of TaqMan Gene Expression Assays.

Proven performance, proven together
All components of the TaqMan Fast Advanced Cells-to-CT Kit have been optimized for consistent and reliable performance. This removes the guesswork involved in assembling separate sample preparation, RT, and real-time PCR kits. And the TaqMan Fast Advanced Cells-to-CT Kit has been validated with TaqMan Gene Expression Assays for added quality assurance, giving you the sensitivity you need in the fastest sample-to-answer workflow available.

The TaqMan Fast Advanced Cells-to-Ct Kit is a complete cell lysate system designed for gene expression analysis directly from cultured cells without RNA purification. TaqMan Fast Advanced Cells-to-Ct cell lysis reagents are supplied with highest sensitivity Fast Advanced reverse transcription enzyme mix, 2x RT buffer, and best-in-class TaqMan Fast Advanced master mix. The TaqMan Fast Advanced Cells-to-Ct Kit gives you all the sensitivity you need in the fastest workflow available: get gene expressions analysis results from an entire plate of cells in about 80 minutes.

• Complete—optimized workflow includes cell lysis reagents with gDNA removal, new Fast Advanced RT enzyme mix, buffer, and new TaqMan Fast Advanced Master Mix
• Fast—7-minute sample prep, including DNase treatment, at room temperature
• Easy—lyse samples in a tube or directly in culture plates
• Robust—perform gene expression analysis on 10–100,000 cells per sample; results equivalent to those from purified RNA
• Efficient—contains sufficient reagents to generate 500 real-time PCR results from 100 starting samples

Unique method eliminates the need to isolate RNA from cultured cells
The Cells-to-Ct method features a unique lysis reagent that lyses cells and protects RNA. DNA removal occurs simultaneously in the 5-minute lysis step to save time and improve ease of use. Lysis is then stopped by the addition of a “Stop Solution” that irreversibly binds to the lysis reagents.

The TaqMan Fast Advanced Cells-to-CT Kit contains reverse transcription (RT) reagents for cDNA synthesis and TaqMan Fast Advanced Master Mix for real-time PCR analysis. TaqMan primer/probe sets are sold separately.

Simple 7-minute sample preparation
The TaqMan Fast Advanced Cells-to-CT Kit is designed for 10–100,000 cultured cells/sample. Cells are washed in PBS and lysed in solution for five minutes at room temperature; DNase treatment can be performed simultaneously. Lysis is terminated at room temperature by a 2-minute incubation with Stop Solution. The lysates are now ready for reverse transcription or storage at –20°C for a short term or -80°C for a long term.

Maximize sensitivity of detection
Unlike some competitor kits that limit the amount of lysate in the RT reaction to 10%, the TaqMan Fast Advanced Cells-to-CT Kit can accommodate 45% of the total RT reaction volume as cell lysate. Additionally, cDNA can comprise up to 45% of the real-time PCR reaction volume. The large lysate volume in the optimized RT reaction, along with the large cDNA volume in the subsequent real-time PCR using the TaqMan Fast Advanced Master Mix, lead to maximum sensitivity. The master mix amplifies the target precisely and accurately, enabling the detection of small quantities of target, such as transcripts expressed at low levels.

Reduced sample loss and transfer error
Because samples can be processed directly in culture wells (96 or 384 wells), sample handling and the potential for sample loss or transfer error are minimized, facilitating rapid, high-throughput processing. Unlike old-fashioned, multi-step RNA isolation protocols, no heating, washing, or centrifugation steps are required. The kit greatly simplifies a laborious 30–60 minute process and reduces it to 7 minutes.

Compatible with gold standard TaqMan Gene Expression Assays
The TaqMan Fast Advanced Cells-to-CT Kit workflow enables unsurpassed gene expression evaluation with any of the >700,000 TaqMan Gene Expression Assays. This kit has been extensively tested for specificity with a broad selection of TaqMan Gene Expression Assays.

Proven performance, proven together
All components of the TaqMan Fast Advanced Cells-to-CT Kit have been optimized for consistent and reliable performance. This removes the guesswork involved in assembling separate sample preparation, RT, and real-time PCR kits. And the TaqMan Fast Advanced Cells-to-CT Kit has been validated with TaqMan Gene Expression Assays for added quality assurance, giving you the sensitivity you need in the fastest sample-to-answer workflow available.