Is it possible to perform Fura2 Ca2+ assays using BMG Clariostar?

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Karen A. Darbinyan

Hello, here the paper well describing the steps for performing radiometric Ca2+ assays.

Frank T. Edelmann

Dear Kasturi Pal I think that Karen A. Darbinyan already suggested the best available article about this topic. The paper is also available as public full text on RG:

Chapter Ratiometric [Ca2+]i Measurements in Adherent Cell-Lines Usin...

In this context please also have a look at the following potentially useful link which has a number of references to original research articles:

Calcium assays: at the centre of biology

https://www.bmglabtech.com/de/calcium-assays-at-the-centre-of-biology/

Good luck wth your research!