FluoSpheres™ Amine-Modified Microspheres, 0.2 μm, red fluorescent (580/605), 2% solids
FluoSpheres™ Amine-Modified Microspheres, 0.2 μm, red fluorescent (580/605), 2% solids
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FluoSpheres™ Amine-Modified Microspheres, 0.2 μm, red fluorescent (580/605), 2% solids

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F87635 mL
Número do catálogo F8763
Preço (BRL)
3.761,21
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5 mL
Preço (BRL)
3.761,21
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Microspheres (also called latex beads or latex particles) are spherical particles in the colloidal size range that are formed from an amorphous polymer such as polystyrene. Our Molecular Probes™ FluoSpheres™ beads are manufactured using high-quality, ultraclean polystyrene and are loaded with a variety of our proprietary dyes to create intensely fluorescent beads that typically show little or no photobleaching, even when excited with the intense illumination required for fluorescence microscopy. Different surface modifications are available to facilitate the coupling of various molecules and proteins to the surface of the bead.

FluoSpheres™ Microsphere Specifications

• Label (Ex/Em): Red (580/605)
• Nominal bead diameter: 0.2 μm
• Coupling surface: Amine
• Solids: 2%

Characteristics of the Various FluoSpheres™ Coupling Surfaces
• Carboxylate-modified FluoSpheres™ beads have a high density of pendent carboxylic acids on their surface, making them suitable for covalent coupling of proteins and other amine-containing biomolecules using water-soluble carbodiimide reagents such as EDAC
• Sulfate FluoSpheres™ beads are relatively hydrophobic particles that will passively and nearly irreversibly adsorb almost any protein, including albumin, IgG, avidin, and streptavidin
• Aldehyde-sulfate FluoSpheres™ beads have surface aldehyde groups added, designed to react with proteins and other amines under very mild conditions.
• Amine-modified FluoSpheres™ beads can be coupled to a wide variety of amine-reactive molecules, including the succinimidyl esters and isothiocyanates of haptens and drugs or the carboxylic acids of proteins, using a water-soluble carbodiimide

Key Applications of Microspheres
• Instrument calibration (flow cytometry, microscopy, HTS, HCS)
• Flow testing (microfluidics, blood flow, water flow, and air flow)
• Cell biology tracers (cell differentiation and cell tracing)
• Immunoassays (agglutination tests, ELISA, particle capture, and contrast reagents)

Choices for FluoSpheres™ Fluorescent Microspheres
Among our complete offering of fluorescent microspheres products, you’ll find beads with these variations:
• Ten fluorescent colors
• Ten nominal bead diameters: 0.02 μm, 0.04 μm, 0.1 μm, 0.2 μm, 0.5 μm, 1.0 μm, 2.0 μm, 4.0 μm, 10.0 μm, and 15.0 μm
• Four surface modifications for protein coupling: carboxylate, sulfate, aldehyde-sulfate, amine
• Microspheres that are additionally precoupled with streptavidin, NeutrAvidin, biotin, europium, and platinum

Choices for Unstained Microspheres
We also offer hundreds of choices for UltraClean™ surfactant-free microspheres for research and commercial applications.

We’ll Make a Custom Microsphere Product for You
We will prepare custom orders upon request. For example, FluoSpheres™ beads can be prepared with intensities that are lower than those of our regular selection, a desirable feature in some multicolor applications. Our custom conjugation service is efficient and confidential, and we guarantee the quality of our work. We are ISO 13485:2000 certified.

For Research Use Only. Not intended for animal or human therapeutic or diagnostic use.
For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.
Especificações
Product LineFLUOSPHERES
Quantity5 mL
Shipping ConditionRoom Temperature
Surface ModificationAmine
ColorRed
Diameter (Metric)0.2 μm
MaterialPolystyrene
Product TypeMicrosphere
Unit SizeEach
Conteúdo e armazenamento
Store in refrigerator 2°C to 8°C and protect from light.

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

I have some FluoSpheres polystyrene microspheres, with 20 nm diameter. They are aggregating a lot. What can I do about it?

The smaller the microspheres, the greater the propensity to aggregate. But the aggregation is not irreversible. Sonicate in a bath sonicator or vortex to disperse, just prior to use. You can also add a small concentration of Tween-20 or Triton X-100 (unless you are using them in a live-cell system).

Find additional tips, troubleshooting help, and resources within our Cell Analysis Support Center.

I sonicated my 2.0 µm carboxylate-modified microspheres, as recommended, but saw foaming (bubbles) on top of the solution. Should I be concerned?

Use of a bath sonicator is recommended to help break up any aggregated microspheres. The foaming is from Tween-20, which is in the stock solution to help prevent aggregation. It is normal and expected to see bubbles from this. Do not use a probe sonicator, which would cause damage to the microspheres (as well as much more bubbling).

Find additional tips, troubleshooting help, and resources within our Cell Analysis Support Center.

What is the warranty for FluoSpheres microspheres?

The warranty period for FluoSpheres microspheres is 1-year from the date of shipment.

Find additional tips, troubleshooting help, and resources within our Cell Analysis Support Center.

After washing and centrifugation, there was only a very small pellet left of my microsphere beads and the solution was transparent. Why is this?

Centrifugation is not an effective way to collect smaller microspheres; many particles remain in the solution even if you can visualize a small pellet. For beads less than 1 µm in diameter, we recommend washing by either:

Cross-flow filtration, as these particles have a very high compression modulus and can withstand high g-forces without risk of harm or dialysis with a 500 kDa MWCO
Note: Microspheres greater than 1 µm in diameter can be centrifuged at 1,300 rpm.

Find additional tips, troubleshooting help, and resources within our Cell Analysis Support Center.

I've had my microspheres for over a year, and I'm wondering if they're still good to use. What are some good ways to check their functionality?

Bacterial contamination is the most common cause of microspheres becoming unusable. Many of our particles are supplied with a low level of sodium azide to prevent bacterial contamination, but sometimes this can still occur. Bacterial contamination is best assessed by plating on appropriate growth medium and checking the plates after 72 hr.

Find additional tips, troubleshooting help, and resources within ourMicrospheres Support Center.

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Abstract
Role of inhibition in respiratory pattern generation.
Authors:Janczewski WA, Tashima A, Hsu P, Cui Y, Feldman JL,
Journal:J Neurosci
PubMed ID:23536061
'Postsynaptic inhibition is a key element of neural circuits underlying behavior, with 20-50% of all mammalian (nongranule) neurons considered inhibitory. For rhythmic movements in mammals, e.g., walking, swimming, suckling, chewing, and breathing, inhibition is often hypothesized to play an essential rhythmogenic role. Here we study the role of fast synaptic ... More
Carbohydrate-carbohydrate binding of ganglioside to integrin alpha(5) modulates alpha(5)beta(1) function.
Authors:Wang X, Sun P, Al-Qamari A, Tai T, Kawashima I, Paller AS
Journal:J Biol Chem
PubMed ID:11118433
Gangliosides GT1b and GD3, components of keratinocyte membranes, inhibit keratinocyte adhesion to fibronectin. Although ganglioside sialylation is known to be important, the mechanism of inhibition is unknown. Using purified insect recombinant alpha(5) and beta(1) proteins and alpha(5)beta(1) integrin from lysed keratinocyte-derived SCC12 cells, we have shown that GT1b and GD3 ... More