Microplate Readers and Reader Accessories
Microplate readers are a type of spectrophotometer designed specifically for analyzing multiple samples in multi-well plates.
The readers detect light signals that result from biological, chemical, biochemical, or physical reactions. The signals are produced by, converted by, or transmitted through the samples and are measured by a detector. The detectors are usually photomultiplier tubes (PMT), which convert the released photons into electricity. The current is quantified by the reader’s software to produce the numerical result.
In some cases, samples are first excited by exposure to light of specific wavelengths. Filters or monochromators are used to select or restrict the wavelengths needed for emission or detection.
Single-mode microplate readers commonly measure absorbance, fluorescence, or luminescence. Multi-mode plate readers may measure absorbance, fluorescence, and luminescence with options for fluorescence polarization (FP). They may also include lasers for time-resolved fluorescence (TRF), TR-FRET, Amplified Luminescent Proximity Homogeneous Assays (ALPHA), and cell imaging.
Features may include:
- Monochromator- or filter-based wavelength selection
- Visible only or UV/Vis spectrum, fluorescence, and luminescence
- Multiple photomultiplier tubes (PMTs) for simultaneous assays
- Temperature and CO2/O2controls
- Modular design for adding functionality
Microplate readers are used for high-throughput screening (HTS), biomarker assays, nucleic acid and protein quantification, kinetics, ELISA assays, homogeneous time resolved fluorescence (HTRF) for measuring cytokines, bioluminescence resonance energy transfer (BRET), and other techniques.
Thermo Scientific™ μDrop™ and μDrop Duo Plates
Thermo Scientific™ μDrop and μDrop Duo plates are used for low volume (2-10 μl) photometric DNA, RNA and protein quantitation and purity analysis. The μDrop plates are compatible with Thermo Scientific Varioskan LUX and Multiskan SkyHigh microplate readers. The ready-made protocols in SkanIt software or Multiskan SkyHigh user interface make quantification fast and easy.
Thermo Scientific™ Emission filters for Thermo Scientific Varioskan™ LUX Multimode Microplate Readers
Varioskan LUX multimode microplate reader can be equipped with a range of measurement technologies including absorbance, fluorescence intensity, luminescence, AlphaScreen and time-resolved fluorescence. Additional emission filters expand the instrument functionality and application flexibility.
Thermo Scientific™ Drop Plate for Fluoroskan™ FL Microplate Fluorometer and Luminometer
Perform a number of fluorometric and luminometric research applications with the Thermo Scientific™ Fluoroskan Ascent™ FL Microplate Fluorometer and Luminometer.
Bio Rad Laboratories Automated Droplet Generation Oil for Probes 140ml
AUTO DG OIL PBS (QX100/QX200). (Encompass)
Roosterbio Inc RoosterNourish™-MSC-XF: A standardized, xeno-free bioprocess medium for the rapid expansion of hMSCs
RoosterNourish™-MSC-XF is a translation-friendly, xeno-free (XF) bioprocess medium designed to eliminate media exchanges during rapid expansion of human mesenchymal stem/stromal cells (hMSCs) from multiple tissue sources. This medium supports in vitro expansion of hMSCs in a 2D batch process or in a 3D bioreactor fed-batch process with our RoosterReplenish™-MSC-XF bioreactor feed. RoosterNourish™-MSC-XF has unparalleled productivity (Millions of cells produced per Liters of media consumed) compared to other MSC media on the market. Used alongside our XF RoosterVial™-MSC and following RoosterBio protocols, we guarantee 10X hMSC expansion within 4-6 days. This medium has been used to generate high volumes of hMSC critical raw materials worldwide and has supported top regenerative medicine research, product developers, and translational institutions.Intended Use: Research Use Only
Roosterbio Inc Xeno-Free RoosterVial™-hUC: Xeno-Free Human Umbilical Cord-Derived Mesenchymal Stem/Stromal Cells
RoosterVial™-hUC-XF are Human Umbilical Cord Derived Mesenchymal Stem/Stromal Cells (hUC-MSCs) isolated from the perivascular Wharton’s Jelly region of the human umbilical cord and expanded to a population doubling level (PDL) of 14-20. Available in both 1M or high-volume 10M cell per vial formats to meet your needs throughout product development. Each lot is release tested to expand >10-fold within 4 to 6 days in a media exchange free process when paired with RoosterNourish™-MSC-XF bioprocess medium and conforms to ISCT minimal criteria for hMSC identity. Accompanying QC brief gives added confidence in quality, reproducibility, and ease of integration. Designed for robust, reproducible, standardized XF scale-up and supported by our media exchange free 2D and 3D bioreactor processes and RoosterNourish™-MSC-XF expansion media, XF RoosterVial™-hUC can efficiently and reproducibly get you the millions or billions of hMSCs to accelerate your
Roosterbio Inc Xeno-Free RoosterVial™-hBM: Xeno-Free Human Bone Marrow-Derived Mesenchymal Stem/Stromal Cells
RoosterVial™-hBM-XF are Human Bone-Marrow Derived Mesenchymal Stem/Stromal Cells (hBM-MSCs) isolated from adult human iliac crest from a variety of normal, healthy donors and expanded to a population doubling level (PDL) of 6-10, post-mononuclear cell isolation. Available in both 1M or high-volume 10M cell per vial formats to meet your needs throughout product development.Each lot is release tested to expand >10-fold within 4 to 6 days in a media exchange free process when paired with RoosterNourishTM-MSC-XF bioprocess medium and conforms to ISCT minimal criteria for hMSC identity giving added confidence in quality, reproducibility, and ease of integration.Designed for robust, reproducible, standardized scale-up and supported by our media exchange free 2D and 3D bioreactor processes and RoosterNourish™-MSC-XF expansion media,
Ops Diagnostics Synergy™ 2.0 Plant DNA Extraction Kit
OPS Diagnostics’ Synergy™ DNA extraction platform features proprietary technology to isolate high quality DNA in a timely and cost-efficient manner without the use of hazardous chloroform. Building upon the same proprietary nucleic isolation chemistry found in the original Synergy™ Plant DNA Extraction Kit, the Synergy™ 2.0 Plant DNA Extraction Kit includes additional Silica Spin Columns to extract plant DNA for NGS and other downstream applications requiring the highest purity levels. Sample processing time is 45 minutes or less, with yields and purities exceeding those generated by traditional homegrown CTAB protocols and commercially-available kits.