
Overview
The Helios Gene Gun is a convenient handheld device that provides rapid and direct transfection into a range of targets in vivo. The unit uses an adjustable low-pressure helium pulse to sweep DNA-, RNA-, or biomaterial-coated gold microcarriers from the inner wall of a small plastic cartridge directly into target cells.
Key Features
- Provides easy-to-use, rapid, versatile gene delivery independent of target cell type
- Facilitates both transient and stable expression
- Requires only small amounts of DNA and cells; no carrier DNA needed
- Enables codelivery of more than one plasmid
- Allows transfer of large DNA fragments
- Targets intracellular gene delivery to many cells
- Works for both in vitro and in vivo transformation
- Delivers no extraneous genes or proteins
Helios® Gene Gun Training Video.
This video provides an overview of the Helios Gene Gun Biolistic Particle Transfection System, including instrument setup, microcarrier and cartridge preparation, and instrument operation.
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100/120 V, handheld biolistic system, includes helium hose assembly with regulator, tubing prep station (#1652418), syringe kit, Tefzel tubing, tubing cutter, optimization kit (#1652424)


Pkg of 1, voltage converter, for use with PDS-1000/He system on 220–240 V lines
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Pkg of 5, O-rings for use with the Helios gene gun system (#1652431, #1652432)



Pkg of 1, tool for removing discharged cartridges, for use with the Helios gene gun (#1652431, #1652432)



Pkg of 5, screens for use with the Helios gene gun (#1652431, #1652432)
Microcarriers


