Silencer™ Cy™3-labeled GAPDH siRNA (human, mouse, rat)

Ambion™ fluorescently labeled control siRNA for the easy monitoring of siRNA uptake by fluorescence microscopy along with siRNA-induced knockdown. Purified,Read more

Catalog Number	Quantity
AM4649	5 nmol

Catalog number AM4649

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5 nmol

Ambion™ fluorescently labeled control siRNA for the easy monitoring of siRNA uptake by fluorescence microscopy along with siRNA-induced knockdown. Purified, annealed, and ready to use, the 5 nmol aliquot is supplied in a stable, dried format.

• Fluorescently labeled siRNAs simplify the monitoring of siRNA delivery
• Ideal for correlating siRNA uptake with mRNA knockdown
• Functionally tested in several common cell lines
• HPLC purified, duplexed, and ready to use

Visualize siRNA Uptake with Labeled siRNAs
Fluorescent labeling of siRNAs allows direct observation of their cellular uptake, distribution, and localization. Fluorescently labeled siRNAs are commonly used to monitor transfection efficiency during optimization of transfection conditions. In general, siRNAs are rapidly taken up by and distributed throughout cells in as little as 4 hours.

Correlate siRNA Uptake with Gene Silencing
Studies show that the silencing activity of Silencer™ Cy™3 Labeled GAPDH siRNA is not affected by the fluorescent label. Therefore, these siRNAs are ideal for examining both siRNA uptake and siRNA-induced knockdown, and for correlating gene knockdown with transfection efficiency; this is important to know because different transfection reagents interact with siRNAs in different ways (i.e., some reagents may sequester the siRNA, resulting in poor gene knockdown). The Silencer™ Cy™3 Labeled GAPDH siRNA has the fluorescein derivative Cy™3 (excitation max. = 547, emission max. = 563 nm) on the 5' end of the sense strand, making it highly fluorescent when excited by the appropriate wavelength of light. Silencer™ Cy™3 Labeled GAPDH siRNA is suitable for monitoring siRNA uptake by chemical transfection or electroporation. Cy™3 labeling is recommended over FAM™ labeling when using electroporation, because of its brighter fluorescence signal visible over a broader pH range. Electroporation produces a more diffuse siRNA distribution pattern, resulting in a less intense fluorescence signal than with chemical transfection.

Accessory Products:
Silencer™ Cy™3 Labeled GAPDH siRNA (human) (SKU #AM4623) is also available as Silencer™ FAM™ Labeled GAPDH siRNA for human (SKU #AM4622) and for human, mouse, and rat (SKU #AM4650). Silencer™ control siRNAs are unmodified 21-mers; they are designed to be used with Silencer™ siRNAs, BLOCK-iT™ siRNAs, and other unmodified 21mer siRNAs. If you are using other siRNA products, such as Ambion™ Silencer™ Select siRNAs or STEALTH RNAi™ siRNAs, we recommend that you use control siRNAs designed for use with those siRNAs for more reliable experimental results.

For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.

Specifications

Label or DyeCy3

Product LineSilencer, Ambion

Product TypesiRNA

PurityHPLC

Quantity5 nmol

Shipping ConditionDry Ice

RNAi TypesiRNA

SpeciesHuman, Mouse, Rat

TargetGAPDH

Unit SizeEach

Contents & Storage

The siRNA is provided dried down in a single tube, along with Nuclease-free Water for resuspension, and should be stored at –20°C.

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

How critical is it to include positive and negative controls in siRNA experiments?

A positive control siRNA such as the Silencer Select GAPDH siRNA will demonstrate efficient transfection and help to optimize transfection conditions. A negative control siRNA is necessary to serve as a baseline for gene expression.

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

What are the positive and negative controls I should use with my Silencer or Silencer Select siRNA experiment?

We offer several negative and positive controls for both Silencer and Silencer Select siRNA.

For Silencer siRNA positive control:
- Silencer Firefly Luciferase (GL2 + GL3) siRNA (Cat. No. AM4629, 5nmol)
- Silencer GAPDH siRNA (human) (Cat. No AM4605, 5nmol; AM4633, 40 nmol)
- Silencer GAPDH siRNA (human, mouse, rat) (Cat. No. AM4624, 5 nmol; AM4631, 40 nmol; AM4632, 5 x 40 nmol)
- Silencer GFP (eGFP) siRNA (Cat. No. AM4626, 5 nmol)
- Silencer KIF11 (Eg5) siRNA (human, mouse, rat) (Cat. No. AM4639, 5 nmol)

If working with Fluorescently labeled Silencer siRNA:
- Silencer Cy-3 labeled GAPDH siRNA (human, mouse, rat) (Cat. No. AM4649, 5 nmol)
- Silencer FAM-labeled GAPDH siRNA (human, mouse, rat) (Cat. NO. AM4650, 5 nmol)

If working with Silencer siRNA in vivo ready:
- Silencer GAPDH Positive Control siRNA, in vivo ready (Cat. No. 4404025, 250 nmol)

For Silencer siRNA negative controls:
- Silencer Negative Control No. 1 siRNA (Cat. Nos. AM4611, 5 nmol; AM4635, 40 nmol; AM4636, 5 x 40 nmol)
- Silencer Negative Control No. 2 siRNA (Cat. Nos. AM4613, 5 nmol; AM4637, 30 nmol)
- Silencer Negative Control No. 3 siRNA (Cat. No. AM4615, 5 nmol)
- Silencer Negative Control No. 4 siRNA (Cat. No. AM4641, 5 nmol)
- Silencer Negative Control No. 5 siRNA (Cat. No. AM4642, 5 nmol)

If working with Fluorescently labeled Silencer siRNA:
- Silencer Cy 3-labeled Negative Control No. 1 siRNA (Cat. No AM4621, 5 nmol)
- Silencer FAM-labeled Negative Control No. 1 siRNA (Cat. No. AM4620, 5 nmol)

If working with Silencer siRNA in vivo ready:
- Silencer in vivo ready (Cat. No. 4404021)

For Silencer Select siRNA Positive control:
- Silencer Select GAPDH Positive Control siRNA (Cat. No. 4390849, 5 nmol; 4390850, 40 nmol; 4404024, 250 nmol)
- Silencer Select MALAT1 Positive Control siRNA for non-coding siRNA (Cat. No. 4455877, 5 nmol)

For Silencer Select siRNA negative control:
- Silencer Select Negative Control No. 1 siRNA (Cat. No. 4390843, 5 nmol; 4390844, 40 nmol)
- Silencer Select Negative Control No. 2 siRNA (Cat. No. 4390846, 5 nmol; 4390847, 40 nmol)

If working with Silencer Select siRNA in vivo ready:
- Silencer Select Negative Control No. 1 siRNA, in vivo ready (Cat. No. 4404020, 250nmol)

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