Red Up DAG Assay Big Sky (U0350R)
$895.00 – $1,795.00
Monitor Gq-mediated changes in diacylglycerol on fluorescence imaging systems. Standard stock comes with CMV promoter. Other promoters are available, please inquire!
This is an updated version of product #U0300R, the difference being that the DAG biosensor is packaged in Montana Molecular's Big Sky BacMam vector.
Measure diacylglycerol signaling in real time, in the living cells of your choice. Our DAG Assay is genetically-encoded and packaged in a BacMam viral vector for easy transduction into a wide variety of cell types, including primary and iPSC-derived cell lines. The red upward DAG assay increases in fluorescence in response to increasing DAG. Compatible with use on standard fluorescence microscopes and automated plate readers. Find additional details on the DAG Assays page.
Materials in the Kit:
• Red Up DAG Sensor Big Sky BacMam
• Sodium Butyrate, 500 mM in H2O
• Human M1 muscarinic acetylcholine receptor BacMam with nuclear green label
• Carbachol 25 mM in H2O
Additional information
| Protocol for Use | https://montanamolecular.com/dag-assay-kit/red-dag-protocol/ |
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| Shipping | We strive for prompt delivery of each order, so we ship by FedEx 2-day service in lightweight, sturdy, and reusable/biodegradable packaging with an insulated cooler and moisture-resistant refrigerant gel packs. Shipping days are Mon-Wed so product does not sit in transit over the weekend. Web store ships to US & Canada only, contact sales for other locations. |
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| Kit Volume | 15mL, 5mL |
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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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