Right here, we report a easy, but efficient floor modification strategy to impart hydrophobic surfaces with super-hydrophilicity utilizing ultra-low fouling/functionalizable carboxybetaine (CB) copolymers by way of a dip-coating method.
A brand new sequence of CB random copolymers with various amphiphilicities had been synthesized and coated on hydrophobic polypropylene (PP) and polystyrene (PS) surfaces.
Nonfouling functionality of every coating was screened by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), and additional comprehensively assessed in opposition to 100% human serum by Micro BCA protein assay equipment.
The random copolymer containing ~30 mol% of CB unit confirmed superhydrophilicity with the very best air contact angle of greater than 165 in DI water and one of the best nonfouling functionality in opposition to 100% human blood serum.
Surfaces of a 96-well plate coated with the optimum CB random copolymer confirmed considerably higher nonfouling functionality than these of a industrial 96-well plate with an ultra-low attachment floor.
Adhesion of mouse embryonic fibroblast cells (NIH3T3) was utterly inhibited on surfaces coated with CB random copolymers.
Moreover, the optimum nonfouling CB copolymer floor was functionalized with an antigen by way of covalent bonding the place its particular interactions with its antibody had been verified.
Thus, this CB random copolymer is able to imparting each ultra-low fouling and functionalizable capabilities to hydrophobic surfaces for blood-contacting gadgets.
Organic response of endothelial cells to diamond-like carbon-coated NiTi alloy.
Diamond-like carbon (DLC) coatings had been deposited on practically equiatomic nickel-titanium (NiTi) alloy by arc-enhanced magnetron sputtering.
The microconstruction, floor morphology, chemical composition, floor free power, protein adsorbance, and leach quantity of Ni ions had been assessed by Raman spectroscopy, high-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HR-TEM), atomic drive microscopy (AFM), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), contact angle measurements, micro BCA™ protein assay equipment, and inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS).
The organic response of the endothelial cells (ECs) was evaluated by cell adhesion, morphology, viability, and expression ranges of thrombogenicity-related genes. Our outcomes present that the DLC coatings inhibit the discharge of Ni ions from the NiTi substrate successfully thus enhancing its biosafety.
The simple adhesion, elongated morphology, and excessive viability of ECs on the DLC coatings recommend quick endothelialization after implantation and so utility of DLC coatings improves the floor properties of NiTi in cardiovascular functions. The connection between the floor traits, Ni leaching, and concomitant organic response are mentioned in particulars.
Aggressive Binding to Cuprous Ions of Protein and BCA within the Bicinchoninic Acid Protein Assay.
Though Bicinchoninic acid (BCA) has been extensively used to find out protein focus, the mechanism of interplay between protein, copper ion and BCA on this assay continues to be not well-known.
Utilizing the Micro BCA protein assay equipment (Pierce Firm), we measured the absorbance at 562 nm of BSA options with completely different concentrations of protein, and likewise diversified the BCA focus.
When the focus of protein was elevated, the absorbance exhibited the recognized linear and nonlinear enhance, after which reached an surprising plateau adopted by a gradual lower.
We launched a mannequin wherein peptide chains competed with BCA for binding to cuprous ions. Formation of the well-known chromogenic advanced of BCA-Cu(1+)-BCA was competed with the binding of two peptide bonds (NTPB) to cuprous ion, and there may be the opportunity of the existence of two new complexes.
A easy equilibrium equation was established to explain the correlations between the substances in resolution at equilibrium, and an empirical exponential operate was launched to explain the discount response.
Theoretical predictions of absorbance from the mannequin had been in good settlement with the measurements, which not solely validated the aggressive binding mannequin, but in addition predicted a brand new advanced of BCA-Cu(1+)-NTPB which may exist within the closing resolution.
This work supplies a brand new perception into understanding the chemical bases of the BCA protein assay and would possibly prolong the assay to greater protein focus.
A nanogram-level colloidal gold single reagent quantitative protein assay.
We now have developed a nanogram-level quantitative protein assay based mostly on the binding of colloidal gold to proteins adhered to nitrocellulose paper. The protein-gold advanced produces a purple coloration proportional to the quantity of protein current, and the depth of the stain is quantified by densitometry.
Typical assays require minimal beginning materials (10-20 mul) containing 1 to five mug protein. A small quantity (2 mul) of protein resolution is utilized to nitrocellulose paper in a grid array and dried. The nitrocellulose is incubated in colloidal gold suspension with light agitation (2-16 h), rinsed with water, and scanned.
Densitometric evaluation of the scanned photos permits quantitation of the unknown pattern protein focus by comparability with protein requirements positioned on the identical nitrocellulose grid. The assay requires considerably much less pattern than do standard protein assays.
On this report, the Golddots assay is calibrated in opposition to weighed protein samples and in contrast with the Pierce Micro BCA Protein Assay Equipment. As well as, the Golddots assay is evaluated with a number of recognized proteins with completely different bodily properties.
Dedication of protein ranges in soy and peanut oils by colorimetric assay and ELISA.
Analytical strategies are wanted for measuring the degrees of protein from allergenic meals transferred into cooking oil. A easy methodology for willpower of complete protein in cooking oils was developed. Oil was extracted with phosphate-buffered saline with 0.05% Tween (PBST) and the extracts had been partitioned with hexane to take away residual oil.
Complete protein within the PBST extracts was assayed with bicinchoninic acid (BCA), micro–BCA, reducing-agent suitable BCA and CB-XT kits. These strategies had been used to measure restoration of protein from peanut butter spikes of soy and peanut oil within the vary of 50-1000 ppm.
Recoveries had been typically above 70%. Nevertheless, the BCA and micro–BCA assays had been topic to interference and enhanced coloration formation which had been most likely on account of co-extracted antioxidants current in oil.
The lowering agent-compatible BCA and CB-X protein assays diminished interference and gave decrease protein values in crude, cold-pressed, and refined peanut oils. Heating oil to 180 levels C earlier than extraction additionally diminished interference-induced coloration enhancement.
A industrial ELISA check equipment was additionally used to measure peanut protein in oil spiked with peanut butter. Restoration of peanut residues measured by ELISA was considerably decreased when the peanut butter-spiked oil was heated to 180 levels C in comparison with unheated oil.
Restoration of spiked peanut butter protein measured by the buffer extraction-colorimetric methodology was not decreased in heated oil. The strategy developed right here may very well be used to find out protein ranges in crude and refined oil, and to evaluate the potential for allergen cross-contact from reused cooking oil.
Modulated launch of OP-1 and enhanced preosteoblast differentiation utilizing a core-shell nanoparticulate system.
A release-controlled OP-1 supply system consisting of a suspension of core-shell nanoparticles was ready. The nanoparticles had been composed of a core of positively-charged massive unilamellar liposomes and a shell constructed by the L-b-L meeting of alternating layers of negatively-charged sodium alginate and positively-charged chitosan.
Cytotoxicity was assayed with MC3T3-E1.four mouse preosteoblast cells and cell viability was decided by colorimetry (CellQuanti-MTT equipment). The system was loaded with a variety of OP-1 concentrations and the discharge profiles had been obtained and fitted into the Higuchi mannequin to find out launch kinetics.
Alkaline phosphatase (ALP) exercise of preosteoblasts was evaluated utilizing a micro–BCA assay. The ensuing monodisperse and unhazardous spherical nanoparticles exhibited excessive bodily stability in simulated physiological media in addition to an prolonged shelf-life permitting for rapid protein loading earlier than future administration.
ALP exercise elevated over time with the OP-1 loaded supply system when put next with management, protein alone, and nanoparticles alone (p < 0.05). The system presents copious compartments for protein entrapment together with the aqueous core and throughout the polyelectrolyte layers within the shell and demonstrates a sustained triphasic linear launch of OP-1 over a protracted interval of 45 days, in vitro.
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SK3021 |
Bio Basic |
500Assays, 500preps |
EUR 127.86 |
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 standards (1 set) for BCA Optima Protein Assay kit) Pre-diluted BSA (bovine serum albumin) standards (1 set) for BCA Optima Protein Assay kit |
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BCA-BSA-1 |
Alpha Diagnostics |
1 pk |
EUR 196.8 |
 standards (750 ug/ml) for BCA Optima Protein Assay kit) Pre-diluted BSA (bovine serum albumin) standards (750 ug/ml) for BCA Optima Protein Assay kit |
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BCA-BSA-750 |
Alpha Diagnostics |
1 ml |
EUR 270 |
) BCA Protein Assay Kit (Enhanced) |
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20-abx090642 |
Abbexa |
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 BCA Protein Assay Kit II |
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K813-2500 |
Biovision |
each |
EUR 210 |
BCA Protein Assay Kit II |
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K813-5000 |
Biovision |
each |
EUR 307.2 |
 Acid Protein Assay Kit) Bicinchoninic(BCA) Acid Protein Assay Kit |
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P8100-050 |
GenDepot |
Kit |
EUR 295.2 |
 Extra Sense? BCA Protein Assay Kit |
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K814-2500 |
Biovision |
each |
EUR 430.8 |
Extra Sense? BCA Protein Assay Kit |
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K814-5000 |
Biovision |
each |
EUR 574.8 |
 standards (250, 125, 62.5, 31.25, and 0.0 ug/ml) for BCA Optima Protein Assay kit) Pre-diluted BSA (bovine serum albumin) standards (250, 125, 62.5, 31.25, and 0.0 ug/ml) for BCA Optima Protein Assay kit |
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BCA-BSA-2 |
Alpha Diagnostics |
1 pk |
EUR 196.8 |
 BCA Protein Assay Kit - Reducing Agent Compatible |
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K818-1000 |
Biovision |
each |
EUR 405.6 |
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BCA-BGG-1 |
Alpha Diagnostics |
1 pk |
EUR 196.8 |
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SK3051 |
Bio Basic |
500Assays, 500preps |
EUR 137.26 |
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 Amplite® Colorimetric BCA Protein Quantitation Assay Kit |
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11115 |
AAT Bioquest |
1000 Tests |
EUR 102 |
Amplite® Colorimetric BCA Protein Quantitation Assay Kit |
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11116 |
AAT Bioquest |
5000 Tests |
EUR 211 |
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P8102-001 |
GenDepot |
10ml |
EUR 165.6 |
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1350-POX-1 |
Alpha Diagnostics |
1 kit |
EUR 489.6 |
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1360-PAS-1 |
Alpha Diagnostics |
1 kit |
EUR 634.8 |
 or BCA Optima Protein Assay) BCA Protein Assay Ready to use blank pre-optimized strip plates (5) or BCA Optima Protein Assay |
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BCAP-5 |
Alpha Diagnostics |
1 pk |
EUR 87.6 |
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K819-250 |
Biovision |
each |
EUR 392.4 |
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E112-01 |
Vazyme |
250 rxn |
EUR 158.4 |
BCA Protein Quantification Kit |
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E112-02 |
Vazyme |
500 rxn |
EUR 182.4 |
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55R-1544 |
Fitzgerald |
1000 assays |
EUR 457.2 |
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Description: BCA Protein Quantitation Kit for use in the research laboratory |
BCA Protein Quantitation Kit |
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K2185-1000 |
ApexBio |
1000 assays |
EUR 385.2 |
BCA Protein Quantitation Kit |
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K812-1000 |
Biovision |
each |
EUR 352.8 |
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1380-GLC-1 |
Alpha Diagnostics |
1 kit |
EUR 343.2 |
 Cholesterol colorimetric micro assay kit, 96 test, Quantitative |
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1390-CHL-1 |
Alpha Diagnostics |
1 kit |
EUR 634.8 |
 Cholesterol Fluorometric micro assay kit, 96 test, Quantitative |
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1395-CHL-1 |
Alpha Diagnostics |
1 kit |
EUR 416.4 |
 Glycogen fluorometric micro assay kit, 96 test, Quantitative |
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1530-GLY-1 |
Alpha Diagnostics |
1 kit |
EUR 634.8 |
 Hemoglobin colorimetric micro assay kit, 96 test, Quantitative |
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1540-HEM-1 |
Alpha Diagnostics |
1 kit |
EUR 343.2 |
 Triglyceride colorimetric micro assay kit, 96 test, Quantitative |
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1550-TGL-1 |
Alpha Diagnostics |
1 kit |
EUR 343.2 |
, 500 tests) BCA Optima Protein Assay kit with Pre-diluted BSA standards and BCA Strip plates (5), 500 tests |
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BCAO-521 |
Alpha Diagnostics |
1 kit |
EUR 270 |
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1290-NOS-1 |
Alpha Diagnostics |
1 kit |
EUR 781.2 |
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BCAO-522 |
Alpha Diagnostics |
1 kit |
EUR 270 |
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