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LuminMax-C

Easy to Use Attomole Luminometer

   ►   Introduction

The study and use of bioluminescence and chemiluminescence has increased dramatically in the recent years. The applications have extended from ATP-luciferase assay for cell viability tests, to current DNA, genomic, and proteomic analysis. Unlike a fluorescence system, there is no need for an exogenous light source. Luminescence is generated from chemical reactions. Utilizing photoncounting detector, counting the photons generated from the reaction, luminescence assay has become one of the most sensitive optical detection method. LuminMax-C offers excellent sensitivity, accuracy, ease of use, compactness, and affordability. 

 

   ►   Features

 LuminMax-C is a compact model designed for highly sensitive chemiluminescence and bioluminescence detection. The system accurately quantifies the luminescence intensity in a 96-well microplate (black or white). The microplate has aclear bottom; therefore, the luminescence can be detected from the bottom of the well. Because it uses state-of-the-art photoncounting multiplier tube as detector, the system is extremely sensitive. LuminMax-C has the ability to count the number of photon generated from the reaction, it means that it can detect very small amount of analyte in the samples. A CD, with user-friendly software, is provided for easy installation. LuminMax-C utilizes PC or notebook as its microprocessor. The system is interfaced to a computer by a simple plug-in (USB or serial port) connection. After click on the "Go!" botton, the system automatically and quickly scans all of the selected microwells and displays the results. The resulting data is displayed as a spreadsheet in Microsoft-Excel format. The data, reported as number of photon counts or relative light unit (RLU), is displayed as it is collected.

 

   ►   Specifications

Optical detection: Chemi- or bio-luminescence
Plate format: Microplate (96 wells)
Sensitivity: 1 attomole HRP and ATP
Optical wavelength: 300 ~ 680 nm
Dynamic range: Seven decades
Optical detector: Photoncounting PMT
Cross-talk: < 6 x 10-5
Operation: Automoted scanning any or all wells; Integration time (0.01 ~ 10.0 S) per well; Adjustable number of scans; Adjustable delay for kinetic study
Interface: Serial or USB to PC or Notebook (PC or Notebook not included)
Software: CD with user friendly software; Display all microwell data
Data output: Excel format in MS Windows
Power requirement: 115V, 60Hz
Dimension: 12" W x 11" L x 5.8" H 
(30cm W x 28cm L x 15cm H)
Weight: 19.8 lbs. (9 kgs.)
 

 

   ►   Applications

ATP assay
Luciferase assay
Immunoassay & proteomics
Nucleic acid, DNA assay & Genomics
Clinical diagnostics
Genomic analysis
VitotTox Toxicity test
Cell viability test
Restaurant sanitary test
 

 

   ►   Luminometer Users

Biotechnology research laboratories
University biological and biochemical laboratories
Government biological and biomedical laboratories
Hospital research laboratories
Food industry, environmental or forensic testing
 
 

CELL QUANTIFICATION AND ATP TESTS                                            

LuminMax-Q-Cell:  Luminescent Cell Viability Assay                                                                                                                   155 USD

1 vial LuminMax-ES, Luciferase and Substrate (luciferin) (lyophilized)

10 ml LuminMax-CB, Cell Buffer 

100µl per assay (microwell),

the material is sufficient for 100 assays in 96-well plate  

ATP:  for Sensitivity and Standard Tests                                                                                                                     175 USD

1 vial (400 µl, 100mM) 

20µl for a series of dilution for a standard (calibration) test,

the material is sufficient for standard tests for 20 times

  • The lyophilized LuminMax-ES and Cell Buffer should be stored at -20oC for

            long-term (over one week) storage.  For frequent use, it can be stored at 4oC;

however, it may lose some activity.

ATP Assay Protocol:

Purpose: To generate ATP standard curve

Material: 

1.            ATP 100mM

2.            LuminMax-CB buffer

3.            LumiMax-ES substrate (lyophilized)

4.            Bottom clear 96 well microplate or strip: Must be compatible with the luminometer

5.      Nuclease-free water 

Reagent Preparation: 

1.           Thaw the LuminMax-CB Buffer and equilibrate to room temperature prior to use.

2.           Equilibrate the lyophilized LuminMax-ES Substrate to room temperature prior to

         use.

3.           Transfer the appropriate volume of Buffer into the bottle containing Substrate to

         reconstitute the lyophilized enzyme/substrate mixture.  This is the Quantitative

         Cell (or Signal) Reagent. 

Experiment:

1.            Prepare 1uM ATP in culture medium, buffer or nuclease-free water.

        (100µl of 1µM ATP solution contains 10-10 moles ATP). 

2.            Prepare tenfold serial dilutions of ATP in culture medium, buffer or nuclease-free

         water (e.g. 1µM to 10nM). (Dilute further for sensitivity test of the luminometer.)

3.            Dispense 100µl of ATP solutions in microwell plate.

4.            Add a volume of Q-Cell reagent equal to the volume of ATP.

5.            Mix contents for 2 minutes on a shaker.

6.            Incubate the plate at room temperature for 5 or 10 minutes.

7.            Read luminescence with integration time of 100 ms or 1.0 second.

Example of ATP Standard Curve Assay

Purpose: To Evaluate sensitivity with ATP assay using LuminMax-C

     

Material:

               

1.                   ATP: 100mM, 400ul, store at -20C, thawed, Store 4C.

     
 

Prepare (1)20ul + 1.98ml nuclease-free water = 1mM;

   
 

(2) 20ul of (1) +1.98 ml of water = 10uM

       
 

(3) 0.1ml of (2)+ 0.9ml water =1uM, 100ul 1uM ATP=10 -10moles ATP ;

 
 

(4) 20ul of (3)+1.98ml water =10nM; 

       
 

(5) 20ul of (4)+1.98ml water = 100pM;

     
 

(6) 200ul of (5)+200ul water = 50pM;

       
 

(7) 200ul of (6) +200ul water = 25pM

       

2.       

Cell buffer, 10ml

         
 

Thaw and equilibrate the lyophilized substrate and buffer to RT.

   
 

Transfer all buffer into the substrate bottle. Mix.

     
 

Dispense 1.5ml per vial if needed. Store at 4C.

     

Experiment :

               

1.        Dispense 100ul of ATP in the microwell.    

       

2.        Add 100ul of LuminMax-Q-Cell equal to the volume of ATP standard present in each well.

3.        Mix for 2 minutes on orbital shaker.

         

4.        Allow the plate to incubate at RT for 5 or 10 min.

     

5.        Record luminescent on LuminMax for 100 ms or 1 second.

     

Result:

               

Microwell

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

Concentration, 100ul

0

25pM

50pM

100pM

10nM

100nM

1uM

10uM

5 min (100ms)

3

9

20

57

141

590

5662

40497

10 min (1 second)'

40

137

243

433

1861

5925

57954

409921

 

Cell Assay Protocol: 

Cell viability assay is similar to ATP assay protocol, instead of using ATP as analyte, cell sample is input to the microwell.  Depend on the cell types; each cell may contain 10-15

-   10-18   mole of ATP.  Once the cell titer (Cells per microwell) vs. Luminescence Signal is calibrated, the method can be used to correlate cell number with luminescent output.

 

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