PlasmoTest™
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rep-pt1
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ABOUT
Cell-based colorimetric assay for mycoplasma detection
PlasmoTest™ is the first cellular assay, designed as a routine method for the visual, colorimetric detection of mycoplasma contamination in cell cultures.
Description
Mycoplasma contamination of cultured cells is a major problem in scientific research. It cannot be detected by visual inspection and may remain totally undetected for long periods, thus affecting virtually any function of eukaryotic cells and leading to unreliable experimental results and potentially unsafe biological products.
Thus, InvivoGen introduces PlasmoTest™, a cell-based, reliable, and sustainable tool to detect mycoplasma contamination in cell culture. It features two major components:
- the endotoxin sensor cells, HEK-Blue™-2 cells
- HEK-Blue™ Detection medium
Assay principle
HEK-Blue™-2 cells, engineered to become extremely sensitive, recognize even small amounts of mycoplasma through the Toll-like receptor (TLR) 2. This leads to the activation of NF-κB and the subsequent release of SEAP, a secreted embryonic alkaline phosphatase reporter protein, in the supernatant.
These cells are cultured in HEK-Blue™ Detection medium. In the presence of SEAP, it changes its color to purple/blue, making it ideal for routine tests. The simple addition of test samples to these cells provides colorimetric results with sensitivity similar to luminescence-based biochemical assays. SEAP activity can also be measured using a spectrophotometer for a more precise and semi-quantitative result.
Key features
- Simple - Requires basic cell culture knowledge and no specific lab equipment
- Quick - Hands-on time < 1 hour. Results after overnight incubation
- Reliable- No false positive: a positive result indicates the presence of a cell culture contaminant
- Versatile - Indicates mycoplasma and bacterial contamination
- Highly sensitive - Detects 5.102-5.105 cfu/ml mycoplasma contaminants
- Economical - 1 kit allows to perform up to 250 tests
PlasmoTest™ cannot be used for Mycoplasma species detection. However, it can detect other cell culture contaminants, such as bacteria.
Read our review on Mycoplasma contamination of cell cultures
InvivoGen's mycoplasma detection kit is for investigative purposes only. Not for diagnostic use.
All products are for research use only, and not for human or veterinary use.
SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications
Mycoplasma and bacterial detection in cell cultures
5.102 - 5.105 cfu/ml (depending on the species of mycoplasma)
Complete DMEM (see TDS)
Each lot is functionally tested and validated.
No false positive: a positive result indicates the presence of a cell culture contaminant
CONTENTS
Contents
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Product:PlasmoTest™
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Cat code:rep-pt1
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Quantity:1 kit (250 samples)
- 1 vial of 3-7 x 106 frozen HEK-Blue™-2 Cells
- 2 x 1 ml of HEK-Blue™ Selection (250X)
- 1 ml of Normocin® (50 mg/ml)
- 1 pouch of HEK-Blue™ Detection
- 1 bottle (60 ml) of endotoxin-free HEK-Blue™ Water
- 1 tube of positive control
- 1 tube of negative control
To perform further assays, only the reagents can be reordered with the Plasmotest™ reagent kit.
Shipping & Storage
- Shipping method: Dry ice
- See TDS
- Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles
- Upon receipt, store immediately in liquid nitrogen vapor. Do not store cell vials at -80°C.
Storage:
Caution:
DOCUMENTS
Documents
Technical Data Sheet
Safety Data Sheet
Certificate of analysis
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