e-Lynx - August 2008Dear Researcher, We are pleased to present the August e-Lynx, a newsletter devoted to keeping our customers up-to -date on new technologies, our new products, suppliers, activities and promotions.
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Enzo®
offers a strong portfolio of labeling probes and dyes to provide
life science environments with tools for target identification/validation
and high content analysis via gene expression analysis, nucleic
acid detection, protein biochemistry and detection, and molecular
and cellular biology.
| Product Number | Description | Pkg Size |
| SMSIH100A | 17-AAG | 1 mg |
| SMSIH111A | Geldanamycin | 1 mg |
| SMSIH111B | Geldanamycin | 5 mg |
| SMSIH112A | Biotin- geldanamycin | 1 mg |
| SMSIH113A | FITC- geldanamycin | 1 mg |
| SMSIH114A | 17-DMAG | 1 mg |
| SMSIH115A | 17-GMB-APA-GA | 1 mg |
| SMSIH116A | Herbimycin A | 100 µg |
| SMSIH116B | Herbimycin A | 1 mg |
| SMSIH117A | Radicicol | 1 mg |
Micronic
- SampleWare
Store, organize and track you sample data with
this new laboratory management software.
SampleWare is a new Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) that allows you to organize and track individual samples in your library. SampleWare is compatible with barcode scanning as well as RFID technology, allowing you to catalog samples that have been scanned by lab equipment such as readers and scanners. The database is customizable to match the workflow of your laboratory, as well as to match the unique aspects of each of your samples.
Click here for more information.
| Product Number | Description | Pkg Size |
| MSMP40105 | SampleWare Version 3.0 Basic Edition 5000 Sample Limit - Microsoft Access Database - Single Computer Access |
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| MSMP40110 | SampleWare Version 3.0 Desktop Edition No Sample Limit - Microsoft Access Database - Single Computer Access |
Each |
| MSMP40115 | SampleWare Version 3.0 Network Edition No Sample Limit - SQL Access Database - Network Access |
Each |
Featured Products
Scie-Plas - SERVALYT™
PRECOTES™ Pre-Cast Gels
Pre-cast gels for isoelectric focusing
SERVA offers ready-to-use polyacrylamide gels for horizontal IEF that are easy to handle and reliable in performance. The polyacrylamide layer is bonded to a sturdy, inert polyester support film (GEL-FIX™), and protected from damage and drying out by a thin cover sheet.
Samples are loaded by pipette using the wells of a silicone applicator strip, which may be postioned anywhere between the anode- and cathode-ends of the gel.
| Product Number | Description | Pkg Size |
| Q4275901 | Blank SERVALYT PRECOTES 0.3 x 125 x 125mm | 5 |
| Q4271001 | Blank SERVALYT PRECOTES 0.3 x 245 x 125mm | 5 |
| Q4296503 | SERVALYT PRECOTES pH 3 to 10, 0.15 x 125 x 125mm | 5 |
| Q4297402 | SERVALYT PRECOTES pH 3 to 6, 0.15 x 125 x 125mm | 5 |
| Q4297802 | SERVALYT PRECOTES pH 6 to 9, 0.15 x 125 x 125mm | 5 |
| Q4286602 | SERVALYT PRECOTES pH 3 to 10, 0.3 x 125 x 125mm | 5 |
| Q4287402 | SERVALYT PRECOTES pH 3 to 6, 0.3 x 125 x 125mm | 5 |
| Q4287502 | SERVALYT PRECOTES pH 4 to 6, 0.3 x 125 x 125mm | 5 |
| Q4287802 | SERVALYT PRECOTES pH 6 to 9, 0.3 x 125 x 125mm | 5 |
| Q4296702 | SERVALYT PRECOTES pH 3 to 10, 0.15 x 245 x 125mm | 5 |
| Q4291903 | SERVALYT PRECOTES pH 3 to 6, 0.15 x 245 x 125mm | 5 |
| Q4286702 | SERVALYT PRECOTES pH 6 to 9, 0.15 x 245 x 125mm | 5 |
New Literature
MJSBioLynx
Inc. - 2008/09 Tools for Protein Research
MJSBioLynx supplies many products and kits for protein research. Our suppliers provide quality products and easy to follow protocols. This brochure features our new protein microarrays, transfection reagents for protein production, protein interaction detection kits and much more. Click here to view the brochure.
Promotions
Gentel
Biosciences - 50% Discount on Protein Microarray Slides
For the
month of August 2008, try our new Gentel protein microarray
slides at a 50% discount.
Gentel's PATH®
microarray technology is the most dependable protein
microarray surface for multiplex immunoassays. The SIMplex™
16 multiplexing system allows the processing
of sixteen individual microarrays on a single PATH™plus
protein microarray slide.
Click here for promotion details
PromoCell - 15% Discount on PromoKine Apoptosis Kits
The PromoKine Apoptosis Kits are ideally suited for highly sensitive and convenient fluorometric and colourimetric detection and quantitation of early to late apoptotic events such as:
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DNA Fragmentation
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Changes of glutathione levels
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Mitochondrial changes/disruption
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Plasma membrane changes/disruption
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Activation of kinases, caspases or other
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proteolytic enzymes involved in apoptosis
(e.g. Calpain, Cathepsin)
Moreover, they offer assays for visualizing apoptotic DNA ladders via gel electrophoresis and for differentiating between apoptotic, necrotic and healthy cells as well as kits for isolating apoptotic cells.
Click
here for promotion details
USB
- Promotional Offers
1 - Save 50% OFF the New HotStart-IT® qRT-PCR Master Mixes
For a limited time, take
advantage of special pricing on both USB HotStart-IT®
qRT-PCR Master Mix Kits in the 100 reaction format.
These are available as SYBR® Green and Probe based
kits.
2 - Save $25 on any order of USB products of $250 and Up!
Click here for more details
Simport
- 25% OFF LockMailer™ Microscope Slide Jar
Get a 25% Discount on Simports
new LockMailer™ Jars,
tamperproof multi purpose containers for mailing, staining
or storing microscope slides.
Click here for promotion details
Abgent - 40% OFF Newly Released Antibodies
Abgent strives to provide you with an expansive and unique antibody collection for advancing your research.
Abgent now offers huge savings
on new products.
Click here
for a listing of applicable products and promotion details
Assay
Designs - Buy 3, Get 1 Free - Antibody and Protein Promotion
Offer extended until December 31st, 2008
Fall into savings with this buy 3, get 1 free promotion on Assay Designs top selling antibodies and proteins. All you need to do is select at least 4 Assay Designs™ antibodies or proteins from the list below and you will receive the lowest priced product free of charge.
Click here for promotion details
Technical Report
Interference with the LAL
Test and How to Address It.
by: Michael E. Dawson, Ph.D., Director of Regulatory
Affairs, Associates of Cape Cod Inc.
Introduction
A majority of the substances tested for endotoxin interfere with
the LAL test to some degree (the obvious exception beingwater
samples). In a study reported more than 20 years ago,of 333 drug
products tested, 236 (71%) interfered with thetest prior to any
dilution or treatment(1). Fortunately, the LALtest is usually
more sensitive than necessary to detect the endotoxin limit for
a given product or material. It is often possible to overcome
interference by diluting the sample to a point at which the interfering
factor ceases to affect the test, but at which the endotoxin limit
concentration is still detectable. The greatest dilution at which
the endotoxin limit can be detected is the maximum valid dilution
(MVD). MVDs and their calculation are discussed in detail in a
previous edition of the LAL Update(2). Dilution is the simplest
and most widely used technique for overcoming interference, and
it is effective in the majority of cases. The MVD (i.e. the scope
for dilution) can be increased by changing to a more sensitive
LAL reagent or test method. Dilution should be tried before other
methods of addressing interference. Two classes of interference
are considered here: inhibition and enhancement. Inhibition occurs
when a material interferes with the ability of the LAL reagent
to react with endotoxin, causing underestimation of the amount
of endotoxin present. Tests must be properly controlled so that
inhibition is detected if it occurs. Appropriate controls provide
assurance that negative results are due to absence of endotoxin,
not to inhibition. It is dangerous to test without controlling
for inhibition. Failure to do so could result in release of a
product on the strength of an invalid negative test result.
Click
here to read to full article.
Tradeshows and Events
Atlantic Omics Symposium
Featuring NuGEN products for RNA amplification
and labeling
Date: August 19
and 20, 2008
Location: Delta Beauséjour, Moncton, New
Brunswick
Booth: #6
Click here to access the symposium
website
Featuring NuGEN
- Imagine more from less™
NuGEN has revolutionized amplification and labeling technologies
that enable life science researchers to mine genomic samples from
extremely small, degraded, and hard-to-replace specimens. Their
Ovation® Systems are designed to generate results with unparalleled
sensitivity, reproducibility and speed.
Mark Hurt, NuGEN Field Application
Scientist, will be available to answer questions and discuss solutions
for working with difficult samples in gene expression and qPCR
applications.
Mark joined NuGEN in 2004, supporting customer
in the U.S. and Canada. His previous experience includes managing
the Field Technical Consulting team at Genicon Sciences Corporation
(San Diego, CA), and he spent 6 years with Affymetrix (Santa Clara,
CA) as a Senior Field Application Specialist supporting customers
the U.S. He also managed a virology research lab at the University
of California, San Francisco.
Visit the NuGEN website for more information on their products.
Announcement
MJSBioLynx Inc. - Sales Representative for British Columbia
We
are pleased to announce that our Technical Sales Representative,
Ms. Tania Villeneuve, has added beautiful British Columbia to
her territory responsibilities. Tania has been a part of our Sales
Team since October 2007.
Tania began her career with MJSBioLynx in 2006 as a Technical Support Specialist where she gained a thorough understanding of the products we offer and has been very helpful in providing accurate information to our customers. Tania holds a Masters degree in Biology and has 6 years of experience as a Laboratory Technician and Teaching Assistant.
If you would like to contact Tania,
she can be reached via our toll free number at 1-888-593-5969
or by e-mail at taniav@biolynx.ca.
