After having measured the total glutathione content, is it possible to use the same samples on the plate so as to continue the procedure and measure the oxidized form of glutathione?
The measurements of total and oxidized glutathione are two completely different events; it is therefore not possible to use the…
Tue, Jul 18, 2023
Values for this assay are reported as pmol/well. How can I convert the values obtained by this kit into a value that is more commonly reported in the literature, such as pmol/L (pM)?
Since the volume of sample added to each well is 50µL, results can be converted to molarity by multiplying by…
Tue, Jul 18, 2023
What can interfere with the assay?
Reducing agents (such as ascorbic acid, beta-mercaptoethanol, dithiothreitol, and cysteine) and thiol reactive compounds (such as maleimides) are known to…
Tue, Jul 18, 2023
Can whole blood samples be used?
High background may result from the presence of hemoglobin in your sample. Hemoglobin (Hb) has a significant absorption at 340…
Tue, Jul 18, 2023
Organelles are not sufficiently stained.
Very low concentration of dye was used, or dye was incubated with the cells for an insufficient length of time.…
Tue, Jul 18, 2023
Poor staining is observed in the positive control.
Stained reagents have been exposed to strong light. Protect samples from exposure to strong light and analyze them immediately after…
Tue, Jul 18, 2023
If I have 2N NaOH hydrolyzed samples for an 8-iso-PGF2a determination, do I need to extract these samples?
No, the Direct 8-iso-PGF2a kit is specifically designed to help you obtain results as quickly and easily as possible. The…
Tue, Jul 18, 2023
What is the difference between the 8-iso-PGF2a ELISA kit and the Direct 8-iso-PGF2a ELISA kit?
The regular 8-iso-PGF2a kit is designed to measure free isoprostane in samples. Direct 8-iso-PGF2a measures total isoprostane levels, both free…
Tue, Jul 18, 2023
My cell culture samples are in DMEM. Will this interfere with the Nitric Oxide assay?
Yes. The nitrate salt used in this particular media will cause interference. It is important to check the published media…
Tue, Jul 18, 2023
Can I run cell lysates with the Nitric Oxide detection kits?
Yes. First remove the media from the cells. Pellet them and wash with PBS before lysing the cells in the…
Tue, Jul 18, 2023
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