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News Release from: Syngene | Subject: G:box Chemi XL
Edited by the Laboratorytalk Editorial
Team on 15 May 2007
Better images with Qdot labelled Western
blots
Syngene has introduced G:box Chemi XL, its new automated image analyser, which it says is ideal for producing precise images of Western blots labelled with any Qdot colour
The new G:box Chemi XL features a high resolution (5.5megapixel, digital zoom), 16 bit CCD cooled camera inside a darkroom fitted with motor driven sample stage By adding Syngene's nine-position filter wheel, lighting unit and Qdot filter options, the system can provide fast, accurate imaging of multiple Qdot antibodies on the same blot without the need for re-probing the sample
This article was originally published on Laboratorytalk on 27 Jul 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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These features combined with the camera's ability to separate close, different coloured band images makes the G:Box Chemi XL an intelligent choice for scientists that need a reliable method of generating images of Qdot labelled Western blots, says the company.
The G:Box Chemi XL comes with GeneTools, easy to use image analysis software and a new version of GeneSnap image capture software, which saves time with its new focus indicator and digital zooming features.
Laura Sullivan, Syngene's divisional manager, commented: "A growing number of researchers are using Qdots to label Westerns because they can tag their proteins with different coloured fluorescent markers on one blot, so it is easier for them to differentiate total and post-translationally expressed proteins.
"However, many have found to accurately capture this type of multiplex image you need an imager which can visualise different fluorescent wavelengths, yet has exceptional resolving power.
"This is why we are delighted to add the G:Box Chemi XL to our range because it will help scientists overcome these difficult imaging challenges. Request a free brochure from Syngene ...
"As well as being able to separate different Qdot colours from each other, the system's peltier cooled camera also allows chemiluminescence imaging and means the G:Box Chemi XL is an essential tool where accurate imaging of fluorescent and chemiluminescent Western blots is critical to the research.".
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