Green Membrane-Targeted DAG Assay (D0331G)
$1,795.00
Monitor changes in DAG at the plasma membrane with fluorescence imaging. Genetically-encoded and packaged in a BacMam viral vector for easy transduction into a wide variety of cell types.
Green DAG assay targeted (CAAX) to the plasma membrane. Genetically-encoded sensor packaged in a BacMam viral vector for easy transduction into a wide variety of cell types, including primary and iPSC-derived cell lines.
Materials in the Kit:
• Plasma membrane targeted (CAAX) DAG sensor in BacMam
• Sodium Butyrate, 500 mM in H2O
• M1 muscarinic acetylcholine receptor BacMam
• Carbachol 25 mM in H2O
Additional information
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Kit Volume | 30mL |
GPCR Assay References
Borealis Arrestin Assay References
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cADDis cAMP Assay References
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DAG Assay References
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PIP2 Assay References
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GECO Calcium Assay References
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