Combination of technologies provide sensitivity superior to traditional chemiluminescent detection chemistries without the need for film and darkroom
Millipore's Immobilon-FL membranes, which it says offer greater sensitivity and improved protein detection with fluorescent reagents, now will be included in Quantum Dot's Qdot western blotting kits.
These kits incorporate QDC's nanocrystal technology and are said to be ideal for multiplexing applications, quantitative analysis and analysing post-translational modifications.
When utilised with Millipore's Immobilon-FL membrane optimised for fluorescence applications, the Qdot kits are said to provide sensitivity superior to traditional chemiluminescent detection chemistries without the need for film and darkroom.
Marcel Bruchez, senior marketing manager at QDC, stated: "After evaluating competitive nitrocellulose and polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) offerings, the Immobilon-FL membrane was the clear choice for superior detection results.
"The complementary technologies enable us to deliver the only fluorescence-based western blotting solution with sensitivity superior to traditional chemiluminescent methods and compatibility with all imagers".
Jonathan DiVincenzo, vice president of R and D and marketing for Millipore's bioscience division, commented: "Millipore consistently builds strong customer relationships that result in best practice solutions.
"Coupling nanocrystal technology with low background fluorescence membranes is a great example of how two strong technologies can provide an optimal solution for customers."
