
Precipitate is seen in the 10X assay buffer
Precipitate forms at low temperatures. Allow solution to warm to room temperature or 37°C.
Tue, Jul 18, 2023

What is the detailed nature of the Cyto-ID® autophagy dye and how does the assay work?
The precise chemical structure of the dye is proprietary. The probe is a cationic amphiphilic tracer (CAT) dye that rapidly…
Tue, Jul 18, 2023

What are the advantages of the Cyto-ID® autophagy dye relative to monodansyl cadaverine (MDC)?
MDC requires 365 nm UV illumination and thus, is not compatible with 488 nm excitation sources commonly implemented in flow…
Tue, Jul 18, 2023

How stable is the Cyto-ID® Green autophagy dye?
Fluorescent dyes are subject to photobleaching, but this dye is more robust than dyes like fluorescein. Standard handling precautions should…
Tue, Jul 18, 2023

Which cell lines and primary cells/tissues have been tested with Cyto-ID® autophagy dye?
Some representative cells and cell lines tested with the kit include hepatocytes, SK-N-SH neuroblastoma cells, Chinese hamster ovary (CHO) cells,…
Tue, Jul 18, 2023

Why was my activation of SIRT1 by resveratrol not as strong as expected?
The kinetics of the reaction require some optimization. The optimal incubation time for the reaction can vary depending on concentrations…
Tue, Jul 18, 2023

Can I have further details about the HeLa nuclear extract included in your HDAC activity assay kits?
The HeLa nuclear extract is prepared by high salt extraction of HeLa nuclei using a modified protocol from the ones…
Tue, Jul 18, 2023

What is the enzyme composition of the HeLa nuclear extract included in your HDAC activity assay kits?
The HeLa nuclear extract is unpurified and therefore contains possibly all enzymes that can be found in the nucleus of…
Tue, Jul 18, 2023

When running an HDAC activity assay, what is the appropriate stock and working concentrations for my test compounds?
It is not possible for us to predict the appropriate stock solution or final assay concentrations for your test compounds…
Tue, Jul 18, 2023

Can I use the FLUOR DE LYS® SIRT1 fluorometric drug discovery kit to measure SIRT1 activity in my cell/tissue extracts?
BML-AK555 is a drug discovery kit intended for screening potential activators or inhibitors of the recombinant SIRT1 provided in the…
Tue, Jul 18, 2023