VECTASTAIN® ABC detection systems use macromolecular, preformed Avidin-Biotin Complexes (ABC complexes) to produce high sensitivity, low background, reproducible staining due to the form and number of active enzyme molecules comprising the ABC reagents.
Vector Laboratories has the following lectin conjugates: Unconjugated, Fluorescein, Agarose, Biotin, Rhodamine, Texas Red, DyLight 488, DyLight 549, DyLight 594, DyLight 649.
VECTASHIELD® Mounting Medium from Vector Laboratories is an aqueous mountant which does not solidify but remains a viscous liquid on the slide. To mount tissues or cells on a slide, a special pipet is supplied with the product to dispense one drop (approximately 25µl) onto the section. After a cover slip is applied, the VECTASHIELD® Mounting Medium is allowed to disperse over the entire section. (25µl is sufficient for a 22 x…
VECTASHIELD with DAPI - VECTASHIELD® Mounting Medium is a unique, stable formula for preserving fluorescence. VECTASHIELD Mounting Medium with DAPI prevents rapid photobleaching of fluorescein, rhodamine, Texas Red®, and other fluorescent reagents such as Cy3, Cy5, Alexa Fluor® 488, Alexa Fluor® 594, and DyLight™ dyes.* Sections mounted in VECTASHIELD® Mounting Medium retain fluorescence during prolonged storage. VECTASHIELD D…
DAB (3, 3 -diaminobenzidine) HRP substrate produces a dark brown reaction product and can be used for both immunohistochemical and blotting applications. DAB chromogen is effective as a single label or as a second color for multiple antigen labeling. Because of its heat-resistance, DAB can be used in IHC/ ISH double labeling applications. With the aid of imaging systems and software, the spectral profile of DAB can be distingu…
Each VECTASTAIN® ABC kit utilizes the same preformed Avidin: Biotinylated enzyme Complex (ABC) principle and all offer low backgrounds and an amplification of signal compared to conven-tional covalent conjugates. The high sensitivity reported for this technique likely resides in either the form or the number of active enzyme molecules associated with the complex and the rapid, irreversible interaction of the complex with bio…
The highly sensitive, one-step, ready-to-use ImmPRESS™ Polymer Detection reagents are the result of novel conjugation methods and micropolymer chemistry developed at Vector Laboratories.
The Vector® M.O.M.™ Kits are specifically designed to significantly reduce endogenous mouse Ig staining when using mouse primary antibodies on mouse tissue.
Along with the traditional chromogenic substrates, Vector Laboratories also offers a wide variety of proprietary enzyme substrates.
The ImmEdge™ Pen (H-4000) is an improvement over the PAP pen for immunohistochemistry, immunocytochemistry, immunofluorescence, and in situ hybridization.
VECTASHIELD® Antifade Mounting Medium is a unique, stable formula for preserving fluorescence. VECTASHIELD® Mounting Medium prevents rapid photobleaching of fluorescent proteins and fluorescent dyes.
The Quant*Tag™ Biotin Kit (BDK-2000) is designed to determine the amount of free biotin in solution or the number of biotins attached to nucleic acids, proteins, or other macromolecules. This kit can be used to determine accurately the labeling efficiency of biotin-labeled molecules.
Vector Laboratories’ affinity-purified antibodies are of unmatched quality. These antibodies are prepared using proprietary immunization schedules that produce high affinity antibodies. The antibodies are then purified by affinity chromatography, and cross-reactivities that are likely to interfere with specific labeling are removed by solid phase adsorption techniques.
Vector Laboratories' fluorescent secondary antibodies are unmatched in quality for immunological techniques. All antibodies are prepared using proprietary immunization schedules that produce high affinity antibodies.
