Abstract:
Provided herein are compounds, compositions, kits, uses, and methods for assessing the viability of cells and/or quantifying the amount of live and dead cells in a mixture using differential stains. In some embodiments, the compounds are used in culture media or can function independently of fixation and/or permeabilization. In some embodiments, the compounds comprise a platinum atom. In some embodiments, the compounds comprise a nitrogen mustard moiety.
Abstract:
The present invention generally relates to methods of functionalizing proteins, particularly antibodies, at oligosaccharide linkages, methods of humanizing antibodies by modifying glycosylation, as well as to novel antibodies linked to modified oligosaccharides. The invention further relates to kits that may be used to produce the antibodies of the invention.
Abstract:
The present disclosure is directed to a reactive ester agent capable of conjugating a reporter molecule to a carrier molecule or solid support. The reactive ester agent has the general formula: wherein the variables are described throughout the application.
Abstract:
Fluorescent quinolizinocoumarin compounds substituted with electrophilic reactive groups that bind thiol compounds are described. The compounds are useful in detecting oxidative stress and processes associated therewith in live cells.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to methods for detecting the activity of an ion channel in a cell. The methods comprise providing a loading buffer solution to a cell that has an ion channel. The loading buffer comprises at least one thallium indicator (e.g., an environmentally sensitive, luminescent dye) and a physiological concentration of chloride ions. The methods further comprise providing a stimulus buffer to the cell, wherein the stimulus buffer comprises thallium (e.g., thallium ions). Providing the stimulus buffer causes thallium influx into the cell through the ion channel. After providing the stimulus buffer, the luminescence (e.g., fluorescence) of the dye in the cell is detected. The luminescence of the dye can change in the presence or absence of thallium. The methods may be used to measure influx or efflux of thallium through an ion channel.
Abstract:
The invention provides novel fluorinated resorufin compounds that are of use in a variety of assay formats. Also provided are methods of using the compounds and kits that include a compound of the invention and instructions detailing the use of the compound in one or more assay formats.
Abstract:
This disclosure relates to the field of fluorescent dyes, and in particular, compositions and methods for increasing fluorescent signals and the reduction of fluorescent quenching.
Abstract:
Provided in certain embodiments are new methods for forming azido modified biomolecule conjugates of reporter molecules, carrier molecules or solid support. In other embodiments are provided methods for enzymatically labeling a biomolecules with an azide group.
Abstract:
Provided herein are methods, compositions and kits for use in the site-specific labeling of glycoproteins comprising a combination of enzyme-mediated incorporation of modified sugars comprising a chemical handle and cycloaddition chemistry with a labeling molecule comprising a reactive group, a metal ion chelator, and/or a fluorophore.
Abstract:
Provided in certain embodiments are new methods for forming azido modified biomolecule conjugates of reporter molecules, carrier molecules or solid support. In other embodiments are provided methods for enzymatically labeling a biomolecules with an azide group.