
Poor signal observed in the assay
Staining reagent has been exposed to strong light. Protect reagents from exposure to strong light.
Tue, Jul 18, 2023

High fluorescent signal at start of run
Protein formed aggregates before the run started. Use a different buffer or additive. Gain setting is too high. Many thermocyclers…
Tue, Jul 18, 2023

DNA histograms are of poor overall quality.
The key elements in obtaining a histogram of high quality are good sample preparation, correct cell-to dye ratio and proper…
Tue, Jul 18, 2023

No decrease of the fluorescent signal after using a specific inhibitor
Inhibitor concentration is too low or too high. Very low doses of inhibitor may not affect ROS production by inducer.…
Tue, Jul 18, 2023

Low or no fluorescent signal in positive control
Species of interest may react with each other, thus attenuating the expected signal. ROS is a complex interacting system. Blocking…
Tue, Jul 18, 2023

Can I use the COX activity kit to distinguish between COX-1 and -2?
The COX Activity kits measure activity alone, distinguishing between COX-1 or -2. In order to differentiate between the two enzymes,…
Tue, Jul 18, 2023

High fluorescence signal observed in negative control
Sample contains interfering substances. The assay is compatible with commonly used buffers (PBS, Tris, HEPES) and excipients (trehalose and sucrose),…
Tue, Jul 18, 2023

More than one aggregation peak is observed.
A protein might have multiple domains that start aggregation at different temperatures. For most samples, any aggregation is an indication…
Tue, Jul 18, 2023

Inconsistent results between PDI assay experiments.
This is caused by inappropriate Stop Reagent addition. Be sure to pre-incubate with Stop Reagent to terminate both the enzyme…
Tue, Jul 18, 2023

Insulin does not go into solution.
Insulin was not reconstituted in deionized water prior to dilution. Resuspend Insulin in deionized water before dilution into PBE Buffer.
Tue, Jul 18, 2023