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Is it possible to quantify the mycoplasma with the MycoAlert® Mycoplasma Detection Assay?

No, the MycoAlert® Mycoplasma Detection Assay (as well as the MycoAlert® PLUS Mycoplasma Detection Assay) is not quantitative; it has been designed to give a simple Yes or No answer, pertaining to the presence of Mycoplasma.

I want to stimulate human primary T-cells with anti-CD3 and anti-CD28. Do you have a detailed protocol for this?

Yes, the detailed protocol is part of our 4D-Nucleofector® Protocol for stimulated Human T Cells.For optimal stimulation of the transfected cells we recommend coating 96-wells plates for stimulation [Nunc Immuno™ Plate C96 Maxi Sorp™, Cat. No. 430...

Why does Lonza recommend using non-ventilated caps when culturing insect cells?

The reason is that insect cells are often incubated in very simple incubators that are not humidified (and without CO2 at 24°C to 28°C). Insect media typically do not need CO2 for buffering pH, so gas exchange is not required. To avoid evaporation of...

When performing the MycoAlert® Mycoplasma Detection Assay, why is it necessary to spin out the cells?

It is highly recommended that the samples are spun down prior to testing. If cells are present in the assay they will contribute to the initial reading producing a higher background. This in turn can decrease the difference between the background and...

What is the ratio of Supplement to Nucleofector® Solution?

The ratio is 1:4,5 (500 µL of supplement is added to 2.25 mL of Nucleofector® Solution).For a single 100 µL reaction, use 18 µL of supplement plus 82 µL of solution to make the 100 µL.

How long is the MycoAlert® Mycoplasma Detection Assay signal stable?

Please follow the protocol exactly as written – add reagent, wait 5 min and read, add substrate, wait 10 minutes and read again. 

Is the MycoAlert® Assay validated for use in GMP environment?

No. The MycoAlert® Assay is sold for Research Use Only.

Can I also use the Lucetta® 2 Luminometer for other assays besides the MycoAlert® Mycoplasma Detection Assay?

Yes. In addition to the tailor-made MycoAlert® Mode it also has a "Single Read" mode which is suited for unprocessed luminescence readings, e.g. ATP-based cell proliferation or cytotoxicity assays, or Luciferase reporter gene assays.

I thawed and plated my Clonetics embryonic rat or mouse neuronal cells and there are a lot of dead cells. What happened?

Cell death will usually be observed during the first few days of growth, resulting in cell debris in the culture – this is normal. Cell cultivation should be continued and surviving cells should start to develop. By day 4, neurite networks will be...

What type of matrix should your Clonetics embryonic rat/mouse neural cells be seeded onto?

For optimal results, poly-D-lysine with laminin should be used, especially for the hippocampus cells.Poly-D-lysine without the laminin or poly-L-lysine could also be used for the rat and mouse neuronal cells.
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