Good Microplate Reader

Ranchi University, Ranchi
Department of Zoology
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Company:

Molecular Devices

Product Name:

Spectra max GEMINI XPS

Catalog Number:

Gemini XPS

The activity of enzymes that catalyze polymerization of G-actin to F-actin was estimated using fluorescent labeled G-actin. Samples consisting of enzymes were prepared and mixed with fluorescent labeled G-actin in appropriate buffer. Theoretically, as G-actin polymerizes and make F-actin, there will be loss of fluorescence. So, kinetics of Fluorescent reading of sample mixture was read in Spectra max GEMINI XPS micro plate reader up to 5 minutes.

Experimental Design and Results Summary

Application

Visible range or florescent reading of samples in micro plate

Starting Material

Microplate, samples, G-actin polymerization kit, printer etc.

Protocol Overview

Protein sample were prepared and specific G-actin polymerization enzyme were immunoprecipited using specific antibodies. Precipitated enzyme was mixed with fluorescent labeled G-actin in suitable buffer and kinetics of fluorescence was measured.

Tips

Start machine at least 20 min before to get less noise.

Results Summary

Samples had shown a time dependent decrease of fluorescent readings indicating polymerization of G-actin to F-actin. Duplicate samples have showed almost similar readings with very low signal to noise ratio.

Features Summary

Can read plates up to 384 well formats. Good for kinetic and endpoint measurement. Good for temperature sensitive reactions as equipped with temperature sensor and controller.

Additional Notes

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Summary

The Good

Fast measurement; fast and accurate data analysis software.

The Bad

None

The Bottom Line

Excellent plate reader

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