Lab Essentials
AMPIVIEW® RNA probes
Enabling Your Projects 
GMP Services
Bulk Solutions
Research Travel Grant
Have You Published Using an Enzo Product?
Life Sciences Products
Immunoassay Basics
Understanding the basic principles of immunoassays is easy. The essential components of antibody-based immunoassay systems are threefold: an antigen that…
Tue, Jul 18, 2023
When is it appropriate to use a CLIA instead of an EIA?
A CLIA, or chemiluminescent immunoassay, is more sensitive than an EIA (enzyme immunoassay) and is used when samples contain very…
Tue, Jul 18, 2023
Can you explain why I am seeing inconsistent standard curves run in culture media?
Often times, the serum supplemented into media can be problematic. In order to minimize this problem it is very important…
Tue, Jul 18, 2023
For the ROS/RNS detection kit, ENZ-51001, can samples be stored after the final wash buffer step in the protocol, and do the microscopy at a later date?
No, this is a vital stain. Live cells must be read immediately per the manual.
Tue, Jul 18, 2023
Poor Standard Curve
What was used as the standard diluent? Diluents other than the supplied assay buffer may contain interfering substances that can…
Tue, Jul 18, 2023
How long can the Cyto-ID® green detection reagent be left incubating with live cells (mins/hours/days)?
We do not recommend to incubate cells with Cyto-ID® green detection reagent for longer that 30 minutes at 37°C. In…
Tue, Jul 18, 2023
Can GFP-Certified™ Apoptosis/Necrosis Detection Kit, ENZ-51002, and Cyto-ID® Autophagy Detection Kit, ENZ-51031, be combined to perform triple staining simultaneously detecting apoptotic, necrotic and autophagic cells ?
GFP-Certified™ Apoptosis/Necrosis Detection Kit, ENZ-51002, and Cyto-ID®Autophagy Detection Kit, ENZ-51031, cannot be used in combination because of spectral overlap between…
Tue, Jul 18, 2023
Using this kit, is it necessary to wash the cells after staining?
No, the kit does not require a wash step.
Tue, Jul 18, 2023
Edge Effects
Where was the plate incubated? Often times the conditions for ambient incubations can be less than ideal. If there is…
Tue, Jul 18, 2023
Poor Precision
Were the wells washed properly? All wells receive the same treatment during the wash step. If some are washed less…
Tue, Jul 18, 2023