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 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
What are the advantages of the Cyto-ID® Autophagy Detection kit relative to GFP-LC3 transfected cells?
The most significant advantage for Cyto-ID® Autophagy Detection kit is that it's a no-transfection assay. Transfections are transient and there…
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
Are the cells fixable after staining with the autophagy kit?
Yes, a protocol for fixing cells is provided in the product manual. Permeabilization of the cellular membrane with detergents, however,…
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
Does the standard included in BML-AK555 need to be incubated with recombinant SIRT1?
The deacetylated standard included in the kit can be used to create a standard curve giving the relationship between deacetylated…
Tue, Jul 18, 2023
What is the amount or concentration of SIRT1 provided in BML-AK555?
The volume or concentration of SIRT1 is lot-dependent. Each kit contains 100 units of the enzyme. Concentration on specific lot of SIRT1 is available…
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 recommended substrate for the FLUOR DE LYS® SIRT1 fluorometric drug discovery kit?
The FLUOR DE LYS® SIRT1 substrate, the recommended substrate, is provided in the kit. The FLUOR DE LYS® SIRT1 substrate is a…
Tue, Jul 18, 2023
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