The Gemini™ XPS provides a flexible environment to determine the optimal excitation and emission settings for fluorescence intensity assays. The Gemini XPS Reader has dual monochromators that allow users to utilize new and novel dyes without purchasing expensive filter sets.
Applications include:
- Live/Dead viability/cytotoxicity assays
- Detection of nucleic acids
- Green fluorescent protein
- NanoOrange protein quantitation
- PicoGreen DNA detection
- Molecular beacons
- Caspase-3
- Fluorometric protease assays
- cAMP detection
The top-reading Gemini XPS Microplate Reader measures fluorescence on a variety of sample formats from 6- to 384-well microplates in endpoint, kinetic, spectral scan, and well-scan modes.
Assays vary depending on temperature or pH conditions; the monochromators allow users to select the optimal wavelength for any assay. Alternatively, literature values for the monochromator can be easily entered. When methods or fluorophores change, it takes only a few software commands to adjust the reader. SoftMax® Pro Software, included with every Gemini XPS Reader, provides convenient data analysis.
For more information, see manufacturer’s website: https://www.moleculardevices.com/products/microplate-readers/fluorescent-readers/gemini-em-xps-readers#gref
Fees
Service |
Cost |
Instrument |
free |
Training |
$10/session |
Contact and Booking
Zhilin Chen (zc@queensu.ca; ext. 78238) and Xiaohu Yan (yanx@queensu.ca; ext. 78265)
Location
Botterell, Room 671