
How should I handle and store cell lysates if I cannot assay them immediately?
In order to prevent HO-1 degradation it is important to add protease inhibitors in the lysis buffer just prior to…
Tue, Jul 18, 2023

When doing a four-color IHC staining, is there a risk that the colors will fade during the process?
It is recommended to optimize with each step in order to avoid fading of each color due to time-lag between…
Tue, Jul 18, 2023

What is the difference between the mounting media ADI-950-260 and ADI-950-261?
HIGHDEF® IHC fluoromount (ADI-950-260) was specifically designed as an antifade reagent to cover tissues stained with fluorescent dyes. HIGHDEF® IHC…
Tue, Jul 18, 2023

How to prevent the formation of bubbles when using the HIGHDEF® IHC mount (ADI-950-261)?
In order to prevent bubble formation, please follow these recommendations:1) Remove red tip from the bottle and cut the tip off…
Tue, Jul 18, 2023

I have always seen the TMB Substrate Solution as a clear solution, but today the solution had significant green-blue tinge. What might have caused this color change?
The color tinge in the TMB substrate is due to contamination by the conjugate. To avoid contamination it is important…
Tue, Jul 18, 2023

Does the product ADI-EKS-800, HO-1 (human), ELISA kit also work for human plasma and serum?
The kit has been validated for the measurement of intracellular HO-1 in cell lysates and tissue extracts and the protocol refers…
Tue, Jul 18, 2023

Will the NGAL (human) ELISA kit also work with species other than human?
This kit has been solely developed and validated for human samples. Please note however that Enzo has several other NGAL ELISA kits…
Tue, Jul 18, 2023

How should samples be stored after preparation for the NGAL (human) ELISA kit?
Samples should be aliquoted and stored at +2-8 °C for immediate analysis, or frozen at -20 °C for analysis within…
Tue, Jul 18, 2023

How should urine samples be prepared for use with the NGAL (human) ELISA kit?
Urine preparation usually only requires centrifugation if there is inflammation or infection of the urinary tract (to remove polymorphonuclear neutrophils…
Tue, Jul 18, 2023

How should plasma samples be prepared for use with the NGAL (human) ELISA kit?
Collect whole blood into commercially available anticoagulant-treated tubes e.g., EDTA-treated (lavender tops) or citrate-treated (light blue tops). Heparinized tubes (green…
Tue, Jul 18, 2023