Thermo Fisher, T1014, Galacto-Star™ β-Galactosidase Reporter Gene Assay System for Mammalian Cells

1800 Assays The Galacto-Star™ One-Step β-galactosidase Reporter Gene Assay System chemiluminescent reporter gene assay system enables rapid, sensitive detection of β-galactosidase in mammalian cell lysates.
• Glow assay kinetics provides a “window” during which measurements may be performed, facilitating HTS applications where assay automation is used.
• Can be used with either mammalian or yeast model systems, providing flexibility in choice of model systems.
• Wide dynamic range of β-galactosidase assay lets the user measure enzyme level accurately from femtogram to nanogram range.
• Assay sensitivity is 100- to 1,000-fold better than either the isotopic⁄non-isotopic assays for chloramphenicol acetyl transferase (CAT) or the colorimetric⁄fluorescent assays for β-galactosidase, providing greater sensitivity than competing assays.
• Highly sensitive assay with a wide dynamic range permits detection of high and low levels of reporter without performing numerous sample dilutions.
• Non-radioactive reporter gene assay kit eliminates concerns over use of radioisotopes.
• Assay can be completed in about one hour, providing fast assay turnaround.
SensitiveThe chemiluminescent assay exhibits over three orders of magnitude greater sensitivity than colorimetric β-galactosidase assays and can be completed in a fraction of the time required for assays for chloramphenicol acetyltransferase (CAT) and ELISA-based reporter assays.
VersatileThe Galacto-Star™ system includes Galacton-Star™ chemiluminescent substrate for β-galactosidase and is suited for measurement in both luminometers and scintillation counters. Automatic injection is not required.
Long-Lasting SignalLight emission from the Galacto-Star™ assay reaches maximum in 60-90 minutes and remains constant for nearly one hour. Cell lysate is mixed with reaction buffer containing Galacton-Star™ substrate and Sapphire-II™ luminescence enhancer. After a 60-90 minute incubation at room temperature, the signal is measured in a luminometer or scintillation counter.
For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostics procedures.
Assay: β-Gal (lacZ) Assay
Compatible Cells: Mammalian Cells
Detection Method: Chemiluminescence
For Use With (Application): Enzyme Assay
For Use With (Equipment): Luminometer (Microplate)
Form: Liquid
High-throughput Compatibility: High-throughput Compatible
Label or Dye: Unconjugated
Product Line: Galacto-Star™, NovaBright™
Product Type: β-Galactosidase Reporter Gene Assay System
Quantity: 1800 Assays
Readout: End Point
Sample Type: Cell Cultures
Substrate: Galacton-Star™
Substrate Properties: Chemical Substrate
Substrate Type: Beta-Gal Substrate
Target Enzyme: Beta-Galactosidase
Unit Size: 1,800 assays