Life Science Research

Amplification / PCR

Real-Time PCR Detection Systems

Thermal cyclers with interchangeable modules for singleplex and multiplex detection of fluorophores

Thermal Cyclers

Multiple module, chassis, and bay choices provide options for low- to high-throughput capabilities

PCR Reagents

Formulated and optimized for reverse transcription, PCR, and real-time PCR applications

PCR Plastic Consumables

Thin-wall polypropylene PCR tubes, plates, sealers, and accessories designed for optimal cycling performance

Amplification Software

Order and download software for thermal cycler control, real-time PCR, analysis, and primer design

Firmware & Software Updates

Transfection

Lipid Transfection

Low toxicity transfection reagents for optimal delivery of nucleic acids into mammalian cells

Electroporation

Plate-based and single-cuvette systems for all cell types plus a high-efficiency universal buffer

Biolistic Particle Delivery Systems

Helium pulse systems deliver DNA-coated gold or tungsten particles directly into a wide range of target cells

Electrophoresis and Blotting

Protein Electrophoresis and Blotting

1-D and 2-D protein electrophoresis equipment and reagents include the new Mini-PROTEAN TGX precast gels, blotting cells, hand-cast gel reagents, membranes, premixed buffers and reagents, and protein standards.

Power Supplies

A complete line of high-quality power supplies for the most demanding electrophoretic techniques

Gel Drying Equipment

Flexible systems accommodate multiple gel types and include features that minimize gel cracking

Nucleic Acid Electrophoresis and Blotting

Submerged horizontal and vertical cells, PFGE systems, and solutions for sequencing and mutation detection

Experion Automated Electrophoresis System

Comprehensive platform for automated and rapid analysis of proteins, RNA, and DNA

Imaging Systems & Bioinformatics

Imaging Systems

For detecting, imaging, and quantitating colorimetric, chemiluminescent, fluorescent, and other signals

Spot Cutting

Precision system for locating, excising, and transporting protein bands or spots from 1-D and 2-D gels/blots

Image Analysis Software

Automated image acquisition, analysis, and data management for 1-D and 2-D gel electrophoresis

Bioinformatics Software

Tools for studying biological relationships and analyzing banding patterns and fingerprints from 1-D gels

Bio-Plex Suspension Array System

Bio-Plex Pro Human Diabetes 10-Plex Assay

Systems for analysis of multiple proteins, peptides, and nucleic acids in a single well. Features regulatory compliant software and validation tools for reliable and high-throughput multiplex assay results.

Bio-Plex Pro Mouse Diabetes 8-Plex Assay

Systems for analysis of multiple proteins, peptides, and nucleic acids in a single well. Features regulatory compliant software and validation tools for reliable and high-throughput multiplex assay results.

Bio-Plex Instruments

Bio-Plex instruments include the Bio-Plex 3D system, Bio-Plex 200 reader, and Bio-Plex Pro wash stations, as well as maintenance, calibration, and validation kits for the Bio-Plex 200 reader to assure system performance.

Bio-Plex Software

Bio-Plex Manager productivity enhancing features encompass instrument start up to data analysis.

Bio-Plex Pro Magnetic Cytokine, Chemokine, and Growth Factor Assays

Multiplex magnetic bead-based assays for quantifying cytokines, chemokines, and growth factors in matrices

Bio-Plex Rat Cytokine, Chemokine, and Growth Factor Assays

Multiplex bead-based assays for quantifying rat cytokines, chemokines, and growth factors in diverse matrices

Bio-Plex Signal Transduction Assays

Multiplex bead-based assays for the detection of biomarkers involved in cell signaling

Bio-Plex Pro Disease Research Assays

Magnetic bead-based assays for quantitating diabetes, angiogenesis, and acute phase response biomarkers

Bio-Plex Assay Builder

Perform multiplex assays with your own combination of Bio-Plex assay targets.

Magnetic Beads and Coupling Reagents

Make your own magnetic assays. 20 regions are available for immediate delivery

Nonmagnetic Beads and Coupling Reagents

Make your own nonmagnetic assays. 25 regions are available. The Bio-Plex amine coupling kit provides reagents for coupling proteins to the beads.

Bio-Plex Manager Protocols and Standard Lots

Using the links here you can download protocols containing standards values for versions 4.0 through 5.0 of Bio-Plex Manager software. For version 6.0 use the lots link and download a database of released lots.

Microplate Systems

Microplate Readers

Absorbance microplate readers, accessories, and reagents for a wide range of applications

Model 1575 Immunowash Microplate Washer

Precise needle control allows for special wash routines and maximizes wash efficiency

Microplate Immunoassay Reagents

Antibodies conjugated to HRP or AP enzymes, soluble substrate systems for ELISA, and mouse isotyping kits

Liquid Handling & Pipetting

EZ Micro and Standard Micro Test Tubes

Graduated polypropylene test tubes and standard polypropylene micro test tubes with tight cap seal

Screwcap Micro Test Tubes

O-ring operating range from -55 to 150°C, uniform walls for even heat transfer, and conical bottoms

Titertube Micro Test Tubes

Polypropylene tubes and racks provide efficient preparation and storage of large numbers of samples

96-Well EIA Plates

For EIAs, ELISAs, and other protein binding assays, use the Costar 96-well flat-bottom EIA plate. These plates bind more protein with greater uniformity than any other plate.

Reagent Reservoirs

Ideal for dispensing reagent with multichannel pipets, makes it easy to pick up liquid to the last drop

Standard Pipet Tips

Made from virgin polypropylene and designed for an airtight fit and precision pipetting

Xcluda Aerosol Barrier Pipet Tips

Designed to guard against aerosol contamination of samples; available for a range of pipets

Pipet Tips for Gel Loading

Seque/Pro capillary pipet tips and Prot/Elec tips for gel loading

Disposable Cuvettes

Ideal for use with the Bio-Rad protein assay, the DC protein assay, and the RC DC protein assay

Chromatography

Instrument Systems, Components, and Accessories

Laboratory-scale, flexible, upgradeable chromatography instruments including low- and medium-pressure systems

Chromatography Columns

A wide variety of empty and prepacked columns for analytical and preparative applications

Affinity Chromatography Reagent and Tag Cleavage Kit Products

Fast, efficient, and highly selective purification of proteins using recombinant tag technology

Chromatography Media

For separation by ion exchange, hydroxyapatite and fluoroapatite, affinity, and hydrophobic interaction

Microarray

BioOdyssey MCP Pins

High-performance capillary and solid microarray pins for the BioOdyssey Calligrapher miniarrayer

VersArray Hybridization Chamber

Watertight microarray hybridization chamber accommodates one or two slides

Nucleic Acid Sample Preparation and Purification

RNA Isolation

Silica membrane-based kits and PureZOL isolation reagent for isolating RNA from various sources

DNA Isolation

Plasmid and PCR-ready genomic DNA extraction products for fast and easy DNA preparation

DNA Cleanup

Kits for purifying PCR products and other DNA molecules and extracting/purifying DNA fragments from gels

Protein Sample Preparation

Protein Extraction

Kits and mini grinders for extracting proteins from cell culture and tissues, including cell lysis kits

Protein Sample Cleanup

Kits designed for removal of salts, high-abundance proteins, and other contaminants

Protein Fractionation

Kits for fractionating proteins based on differential solubility, cellular localization, charge, pI, or size

Protein Sample Depletion

Kits for depleting high-abundance proteins and enriching low-level proteins

Protein Interaction Analysis

ProteOn XPR36 Protein Interaction Array System

Protein interaction array system for high-throughput analysis of protein interactions kinetics

ProteOn Manager Software

Guides users through protein interaction and simplifies the process of sophisticated experiments

ProteOn XPR36 System Regulatory Tools

ProteOn XPR36 tools facilitate regulatory compliance in drug discovery and development workflows

ProteOn Sensor and Maintenance Chips

Chips for the ProteOn XPR36 system feature advanced surface chemistries

ProteOn Kits, Reagents and Consumables

Kits for experiments using the ProteOn XPR36 protein interaction array system and for routine maintenance

Sample Quantitation

Protein Assay Kits and Cuvettes

Colorimetric assays allow measurement of proteins using modifications of Bradford and Lowry methods

TC10™ Automated Cell Counter

TC10 automated cell counter for total cell counts and assessing cell viability for mammalian cells

Spectrophotometry

SmartSpec Plus spectrophotometer with compatible cuvettes for quantitation assays and simple kinetics

Fluorometry

Fluorometer, kits, and cuvettes for DNA quantitation, β-galactosidase, and β-glucuronidase assays

SELDI Technology

Lucid Proteomics System

Top-down profiling and high-performance mass spectrometry on a single platform for biomarker discovery

ProteinChip Arrays

Selective capture strategies reduce sample complexity allowing detection of low-abundance proteins

ProteinChip Software

Software tools for the ProteinChip SELDI System help to simplify the organization of large amounts of data

Reagents & Consumables

Purification products and buffers designed for profiling and quantitation with the ProteinChip SELDI system

ProteinChip Kits

Complete kits for accurate protein profiling are designed to guide users through the entire process