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What selection markers can I use for the generation of stable cell lines?

The most commonly used marker is the neomycin phosphotransferase (neo) gene that confers resistance to G418 to eukaryotic cells. Other markers are Puromycin, Hygromycin, Zeocin, or the HPRT gene that can be used in HPRT-deficient cells.

What is the amount of DNA I can use in my Nucleofection® Experiment?

This totally depends on the Nucleofector® system you are working with. While in the 100 µL reaction vessels usually 1 - 5 µg DNA is being used, for the 20 µL reaction vessels (e.g. X Unit, 96-well Unit and HT...

What is the amount of DNA needed per well when using the 96-well Shuttle® Device?

The amount depends on the cell type and on the DNA construct. As a rule of thumb 400 ng of DNA per well should be applied. However, for some cells or constructs even 100 ng may be sufficient.

At which time point after Nucleofection® should I start selection of stable integration?

Antibiotics for selection should be added 24-48 h after Nucleofection®.

When should I begin looking for the Luciferase signal after Nucleofection®?

The time course of plasmid expression after Nucleofection® might be different from the time course seen with other transfection methods. We recommend looking at different time points and start with the first time point as early as 4 to 6 hours post...

What is the amount of siRNA needed per Nucleofection® Reaction?

When performing siRNA-mediated knockdown experiments it is advisable to conduct a dose-response (concentration) analysis to determine the minimum siRNA concentration necessary for sufficient target knockdown on the mRNA, protein, or functional level....

How often should I change the medium during selection of stable clones after Nucleofection®?

The culture medium should be changed every 2-3 days during the selection process.This eliminates potentially toxic substances produced by dying cells and secondly, it keeps the concentration of the antibiotic at a constant level.

What should I pay attention to when transferring my reporter gene set up from a cell line to a primary cell?

In general the overall expression level differs between different cell types. Don't expect the same level of gene induction when working with primary cells. You might need to change to other DNA amounts or ratios.

Which pipette tips are compatible with the 96-well Shuttle® Nucleocuvette® Plates?

We recommend using special tips, e.g. epT.I.P.S™ (Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany) or TallTips™ (Matrix Technologies, Hudson, NH, USA). You can contact our Scientific Support Team for a list of compatible tips, including tips for pipetting robots.

How many stable clones will I get from one transfection?

This depends on the respective cell type (transfection efficiency, viability and integration frequency). If it is important to you to know the frequency of stable integrants before carrying out your actual experiments, the frequency should be...
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