GeneArt™ Cryopreservation Kit for Algae

GeneArt™ Cryopreservation Kit for Algae - FAQs

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What freezing container should I use along with the GeneArt Cryopreservation Kit?

We have used the following freezing containers with this product:

Thermo Scientific Mr. Frosty Freezing Container
Biocision CoolCell FTS30 Cell Freezing Container

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What is the cell viability when using the GeneArt Cyropreservation Kit?

We have tested the kit with Chlamydomonas and Chlorella strains, showing a 5% and 100% cell viability, respectively.

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How does the GeneArt Cryopreservation Kit work?

Simply grow your cells in the presence of Cryopreservatin Reagent A for 2-5 days, harvest the cells, and resuspend them in Cryopreservation Reagent B. Follow by freezing the cells at -80 degrees celsius.

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Do you offer a kit for the preservation of algal strains and clones?

Yes, we offer our GeneArt Cryopreservation Kit for Algae (Cat. No. A24228).

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What type of algae can the MAX Efficiency Transformation Reagent for Algae be used for?

The MAX Efficiency Transformation Reagent for Algae was developed for transforming the pChlamy_4 vector into the Chlamydomonas reinhardtii 137c cells by electroporation.

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What type of algae can the GeneArt Cryopreservation Kit for Algae be used for?

The GeneArt Cryopreservation Kit for Algae was developed for preserving the Chlamydomonas reinhardtii 137c cells. We have reports from some customers who were successfully able to preserve other algae cells.

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What does the GeneArt Chlamydomonas Protein Expression Vector include?

It includes the pChlamy_4 vector. This vector has been tested for protein expression in Chlamydomonas reinhardtii 137c . You can get the Chlamydomonas reinhardtii 137c cells from the Chlamydomonas Resource Center (http://www.chlamycollection.org/).

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