E-cadherin is an intercellular adhesion molecule present in epithelial cells. Anti-E-cadherin stains glandular epithelium, as well as lung, gastrointestinal and ovarian adenocarcinomas. A panel of antibodies against E-cadherin and p120 is also used to differentiate ductal (membranous staining) and lobular breast cancer (cytoplasmic staining). Anti-E-cadherin also stains some thyroid cancers.
The Opentrons® 3-piece Aluminum Block Set is used with our Temperature Deck. The set comes with a 24-well, 96-well and flat bottom plate format block. These are used to keep your 2mL tubes, 1.5mL tubes, 96-well PCR plates, PCR strips and flat bottom plates at a constant temperature. These blocks holds temperatures between 4°C and 95°C when used with the Opentrons Temperature Module (GEN2).
The Opentrons® 3-piece Aluminum Block Set is used with our Temperature Deck. The set comes with a 24-well, 96-well and flat bottom plate format block. These are used to keep your 2mL tubes, 1.5mL tubes, 96-well PCR plates, PCR strips and flat bottom plates at a constant temperature. These blocks holds temperatures between 4°C and 95°C when used with the Opentrons Temperature Module (GEN2).
Interested in the analysis of DNA or RNA modifications? Then this DNA polymerase could simplify your site-specific analysis of such modifications. The 2′-O-Me sensitive DNA polymerase was engineered to catalyse DNA synthesis from both DNA and RNA and to quantify 2′-O-methylation of nucleotides site-specifically from RNA by real-time PCR. For further information refer to the original publication.
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The 2′-O-Me sensitive DNA polymerase is supplied as a 5 µM solution containing glycerol and is supplied together with 10x reaction buffer.
The enzyme can also be used for real-time cycling, when adding a suitable dye.
Interested in the analysis of DNA or RNA modifications? Then this DNA polymerase could simplify your site-specific analysis of such modifications. The 2′-O-Me sensitive DNA polymerase was engineered to catalyse DNA synthesis from both DNA and RNA and to quantify 2′-O-methylation of nucleotides site-specifically from RNA by real-time PCR. For further information refer to the original publication.
Biocolor’s Purple-Jelley assay kit is the perfect tool for accurate measurement of hyaluronic acid / Hyaluronan levels in your samples. This colorimetric assay is optimised for quantitative analysis in-vivo, tissue-derived hyaluronic acid / Hyaluronan and includes full step-by-step instructions.
Colorimetric Detection (655nm) (Endpoint)
Hyaluronic acid, in its hydrated form, is a unique carbohydrate polymer, often referred to as a ‘gentle giant.’ It consists of a lengthy, flexible, non-branching chain with a repeating disaccharide pattern. This disaccharide is composed of alternating uronic acid and aminosugar units.
Discovering the J-Aggregate Effect in Cyanine DyesIn 1936, Edwin Jelley made a fascinating observation, documented it in a letter to Nature (Nature 138, 1009 – 1010). He noted a peculiar behaviour of certain cyanine dyes, that when dissolved in 5 M NaCl, they dyes exhibited a third absorbance peak at a longer wavelength, around 650nm. In deionized water, however, they displayed only a double peak at approximately 540nm and 570nm. The 650nm peak in concentrated dye solutions resulted from the aggregation of dye molecules and was later termed a ‘J-aggregate,’ in honor of Edwin Jelley. The J-aggregate is known as a supra-molecular complex, formed by stacking individual dye molecules.
Subsequent research in the 1960s, notably by Kay et al. (J. Physical Chem. 68, 1896 – 1906), revealed that various biological polymers, including proteins, DNA, polar lipids, and glycosaminoglycans, could also induce this third absorbance peak. This phenomenon led to the development of the Purple-Jelley assay, named after the purple color of the dye reagent and Edwin Jelley himself.
During the assay, hyaluronic acid is selectively purified during the assay sample preparation protocol. This is then reacted with the Purple-Jelley dye reagent, and the absorption of the characteristic third wavelength recorded. By comparison with a calibration curve the hyaluronic acid content of the sample can be measured.
Step 1. The assay protocol takes tissue samples through a sequential sample preparation protocol which involves enzymatic protein digestion, followed by precipitation and purification of GAGs, culminating in the precipitation of purified Hyaluronic acid.
Step2. The processed sample is then incubated for 10 minutes with the Purple-Jelley dye reagent, forming a coloured product which can be measured spectrophotometrically.
Step 3. The Hyaluronic acid content of unknown samples can be calculated by comparison against a calibration curve prepared using a standard comprising hyaluronic acid (supplied with the kit).
10 – 100µg/ml
10µg/ml
Colorimetric Detection (655nm) (Endpoint)
100 in total (allows a maximum of 46 samples to be run in duplicate alongside a standard curve).
In-vivo: Hyaluronic acid purified from in-vivo tissues. The kit protocol involves extraction and purification of hyaluronic acid prior to reaction with the Purple-Dye reagent.
This kit is designed for research use only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.
Kit requires access to a centrifuge, as well as a spectrophotometer/colorimeter capable of colorimetric, absorbance detection at 655nm.
Specific sample preparation protocols may require customer to provide further reagents, consult assay manual for further information.
Mode of ActionAssay SpecificationsKit Contents
1. Purple-Jelley Dye Reagent (1x 20ml)
2. Hyaluronan Reference Standard (1x 5ml, 0.2mg/ml soluble Hyaluronic Acid)
3. Precipitating Reagent (2x 34ml)
4. Sodium Chloride (1x 20ml)
5. Cetylpyridinium Chloride (1x 20ml)
6. TRIS-buffered Saline (5x tablets)
7. 2ml screw-cap tubes for preparation of samples.
8. Assay kit manual
NB: Additional reagents may be required for sample preparation prior to assay. Consult manual or contact us for further details.
Biocolor’s Purple-Jelley assay kit is the perfect tool for accurate measurement of hyaluronic acid / Hyaluronan levels in your samples. This colorimetric assay is optimised for quantitative analysis in-vivo, tissue-derived hyaluronic acid / Hyaluronan and includes full step-by-step instructions.
