Every lot of the ChIPAb+ line of antibodies is individually validated for chromatin precipitation, in order to guarantee successful ChIP assays every time. Each antibody includes a control primer set for performance confirmation. Sp1 antibody and the negative control antibody (rabbit normal IgG) can be used to demonstrate that the Sp1 antibody is functionally validated in the precipitation of Sp1 associated chromatin. The qPCR…
Every lot of the ChIPAb+ line of antibodies is individually validated for chromatin precipitation, in order to guarantee successful ChIP assays every time. Each antibody includes a control primer set for performance confirmation. LEF1 antibody and the negative control antibody (mouse normal IgG) can be used to demonstrate that the LEF1 antibody is functionally validated in the precipitation of LEF1 associated chromatin.The qPC…
The ChIPAb+ HDAC1 set includes the HDAC1 antibody, the negative control antibody supernatant (mouse IgG), and qPCR primers flanking an Sp1 binding site in human p21 (WAF1/CIP1/CDKN1A) promoter, amplifying a 105 base pair PCR product. The HDAC1 and negative control antibodies are supplied in a scalable "per ChIP" reaction size and can be used to functionally validate the precipitation of HDAC1 associated chromatin.
The ChIPAb+ Trimethyl-Histone H3 (Lys4) set includes the anti-trimethyl-histone H3 (Lys4) antibody, a negative control antibody (normal rabbit serum), and qPCR primers which amplify a 166 base pair region within the promoter of the human GAPDH gene. The trimethyl-histone H3 (Lys4) and negative control antibodies are supplied in a scalable "per ChIP" reaction size and can be used to functionally validate the precipitation of tr…
The ChIPAb+ Acetyl-Histone H3 set contains purified rabbit polyclonal antibody and the normal rabbit IgG antibody, which can be used to demonstrate that the acetyl-histone H3 antibody is capable of precipitating acetyl-histone H3 associated chromatin. The qPCR primers included flank the human GAPDH promoter and produce a 166 base pair PCR product.
The ChIPAb+ RNA Pol II set includes the RNA Pol II antibody, the negative control antibody (mouse IgG), and qPCR primers flanking the human GAPDH promoter, yielding a 166 bp product. The RNA Pol II and negative control antibodies are supplied in a scalable "per ChIP" reaction size and can be used to functionally validate the precipitation of RNA Pol II associated chromatin.
Each set also includes a negative control antibody to ensure specificity of the ChIP reaction. The ChIPAb+ Trimethyl-Histone H3 (Lys27) set includes the Anti-Trimethyl-Histone H3 (Lys27) antibody, a negative control antibody (purified rabbit IgG), and qPCR primers which amplify a 170 bp region within the promoter of the murine p16 promoter. The Trimethyl-Histone H3 (Lys27) and negative control antibodies are supplied in a scal…
The ChIPAb+ Trimethyl-Histone H3 (Lys9) set includes the Anti-trimethyl-Histone H3 (Lys9) antibody, a negative control antibody (purified rabbit IgG), and qPCR primers which amplify a 170 bp region within the promoter of the murine p16 gene. The trimethyl-histone H3 (Lys9) and negative control antibodies are supplied in a scalable "per ChIP" reaction size and can be used to functionally validate the precipitation of trimethyl-…
The ChIPAb+ Acetyl-Histone H4 set includes purified rabbit polyclonal antiserum and the normal rabbit IgG antiserum, which can be used to demonstrate that the acetyl-histone H4 antibody is capable of precipitating acetyl-histone H4 associated chromatin. The qPCR primers included flank the human GAPDH promoter and produce a 166 base pair PCR product.
The ChIPAb+ Dimethyl-Histone H3 (Lys9) set includes the anti-dimethyl-histone H3 (Lys9) antibody, a negative control antibody (normal rabbit serum), and qPCR primers which amplify a 110 bp region within the promoter of the human β-globin gene. The dimethyl-histone H3 (Lys9) and negative control antibodies are supplied in a scalable "per ChIP" reaction size and can be used to functionally validate the precipitation of dimethyl-…
The ChIPAb+ Ubiquityl-Histone H2B, (clone 56) set includes the Ubiquityl-Histone H2B, (clone 56) antibody, a negative control antibody (purified Mouse IgG), and qPCR primers which amplify a 213 bp region within the coding region of the human GAPDH gene.The ubiquityl-Histone H2B and negative control antibodies are supplied in a scalable "per ChIP" reaction size and can be used to functionally validate the precipitation of Ubiqu…
The ChIPAb+ Acetyl-Histone H3 (Lys9) set includes the anti-acetyl-histone H3 (Lys9) antibody, a negative control antibody (purified Rabbit IgG), and qPCR primers flanking an Sp1 binding site in the human p21 (WAF1/CIP1/CDKN1A) promoter, amplifying a 105 base pair PCR product. The acetyl-histone H3 (Lys9) and negative control antibodies are supplied in a scalable "per ChIP" reaction size and can be used to functionally validate…
The ChIPAb+ Dimethyl-Histone H3 (Lys4) set includes the Anti-dimethyl-Histone H3 (Lys4) antibody, a negative control antibody (purified Mouse IgG), and qPCR primers which amplify a 213 bp region within the coding region of the human GAPDH gene. The dimethyl-histone H3 (Lys4) and negative control antibodies are supplied in a scalable "per ChIP" reaction size and can be used to functionally validate the precipitation of dimethyl…
The Magna GrIP™ Rack is a polyethylene rack containing 4 neodinium magnets. The rack is designed to rapidly and easily pellet samples bound to magnetic particles from the supernatant. In its horizontal position, the rack contains 8 holes suitable for 1.5-2.0 ml tubes or spin columns. The rack is versatile, and may also be used with either 15 ml or alternately, 0.5 ml tubes, simply by standing the rack on either side.
Activation of ICE-family proteases/caspases initiates apoptosis in mammalian cells. Chemicon's Caspase-3 Colorimetric Activity Assay Kits provide a simple and convenient means for assaying the activity of caspases that recognize the sequence DEVD. The assay is based on spectophotometric detection of the chromophore p-nitroaniline (pNA) after cleavage from the labeled substrate DEVD-pNA. The free pNA can be quantified using a s…
Chemicon's Quick Apoptotic DNA Ladder Detection Kit provides a fast and easy means for detection of DNA fragmentation in apoptotic cells. Unlike other similar kits which require 1-2 days to finish the procedure, the new detection method requires less than 90 minutes to prepare DNA in a single tube, without the need for extraction or the use of columns. DNA fragmentation can be easily visualized by agarose gel electrophoreses.…
Activation of ICE-family proteases/caspases initiates apoptosis in mammalian cells. Chemicon's Caspase-8 Colorimetric Activity Assay Kits provide a simple and convenient means for assaying the activity of caspases that recognize the sequence IETD. The assay is based on spectophotometric detection of the chromophore p-nitroaniline (pNA) after cleavage from the labeled substrate IETD-pNA. The free pNA can be quantified using a s…
Activation of ICE-family proteases/caspases initiates apoptosis in mammalian cells. Chemicon's Caspase-9 Colorimetric Activity Assay Kits provide a simple and convenient means for assaying the activity of caspases that recognize the LEHD. The assay is based on spectophotometric detection of the chromophore p-nitroaniline (pNA) after cleavage from the labeled substrate LEHD-pNA. The free pNA can be quantified using a spectropho…
The CHEMICON Glutathione Detection Kit is a quick method for detection of intracellular levels of reduced glutathione (GSH). Reduction in levels of GSH may be an early indicator of apoptosis.
The CHEMICON Proteasome Activity Assay Kit provides a quick, efficient and sensitive system for evaluation of proteasome activity in cell lysates or inhibitor screening. Chemicon's Proteasome Activity Assay Kit provides a simple and convenient means for assaying proteasome activity that recognize the substrate LLVY (Meng et al. 1999). The assay is based on detection of the fluorophore 7-Amino-4-methylcoumarin (AMC) after cle…
MTT is a pale yellow substrate that is cleaved by living cells to yield a dark blue formazan product. This process requires active mitochondria, and even freshly dead cells do not cleave significant amounts of MTT. The colorimetric assay described below can be used for either proliferation or complement-mediated cytotoxicity assays.
Reagents and materials supplied in the Blood Vessel Staining Kit are sufficient for staining 100 tissue sections and when stored at 2-8C is stable up to the expiration date. ECM590 detects vWF and CD31 in human paraffin embedded tissues. In rat or mouse tissues only the vWF antibody is effective in paraffin; the CD31 antibody does not react with rodent CD31. CHEMICON's Blood Vessel Staining Kit is a very sensitive immunohistoc…
CHEMICON's Blood Vessel Staining Kit is a very sensitive immunohistochemical tool for the detection of vascular endothelial cells, containing both anti-von Willebrand Factor and anti-CD31 primary antibodies and is applicable to a variety of species. This AP kit provides a simple, all-in-one method for the staining of frozen and paraffin-embedded sections in human (both CD31 and vWF) or rat and mouse (vWF only) tissues
The CHEMICON uPA Activity Assay Kit provides a quick, efficient and sensitive system for evaluation of uPA activity and for screening of uPA inhibitors. The assay is colorimetric and does not require radioactivity or fluorescence equipment. The assay is sensitive over a range of 0.05-50 units of uPA activity. The CHEMICON uPA Activity Assay Kit utilizes a chromogenic substrate, which is cleaved by active uPA. Addition of this…
CHEMICON®'s Osteogenesis Quantitation Kit provides all the necessary reagents and a protocol to enable quantification of osteogenesis using a standard plate reader. This product is useful for studying the effects of growth factors, drugs and toxic agents on bone formation and for screening candidate osteogenic pharmaceuticals. Also, studies examining the intracellular signaling pathways regulating osteoblast differentiation ca…
