Why did I get negative peaks in HPLC with a UV detector and a SEC column?

Hello, Today, when I analyzed my nectar sample (containing plant secondary metabolites, amino acids and proteins) using a HPLC with a UV detector (220nm) and a SEC column, NaOAC buffer as mobile...

11 December 2019 6,709 9 View

How to isolate peptides from sugar solution?

Dear all, I try to isolate peptide (MW less than 3000Da ) from sugar solution (sugar concentration ~30%). The concentration of the peptide might be very low, but it is ok if the isolated peptides...

31 December 2018 4,261 3 View

What is the white grains on the leaves, wax secretion?

Hello, I saw many white grains on the leaves of my Hibiscus plants in the green house. Does any people know what is it? It doesn't look like any insects' egg. And it can't dissolve in water. Wax? Zha

08 September 2018 2,532 0 View

Is it possible that L-gulonolactone oxidase diminish hydrogen peroxide by using ascorbate and produce L-gulono-1,4-lactone and oxygen?

Dear Colleagues We know that L-gulonolactone oxidase catalyzes the reaction of L-gulono-1,4-lactone with oxygen to L-xylo-hex-3-gulonolactone and hydrogen peroxide. Is this reaction reversible? Or...

04 May 2017 3,537 0 View

How to purify FAD-dependent enzyme?

Dear Colleagues I am trying to purify a FAD-binding protein. Is there a reliable method I can use to purity such proteins? Best Zha

03 April 2017 5,107 9 View

How to quantify FAD in biological samples?

Dear Colleagues, I am looking for a method that could be used to measure FAD concentration (Flavin adenine dinucleotide) in biological samples, such as nectar or plant bleeding sap. Hope any...

02 March 2017 5,016 2 View

Why are monocots and dicots mixed in the phylogeny tree?

04 May 2016 3,045 10 View

Please help to identify this plant.

Please help to identify this plant. I found it in a green house. A species from Liliaceae, but not sure about the exact name. Please help to identify it.

03 April 2016 3,333 10 View

How many times can Tenax TA column be used for floral scent analysis?

10 November 2014 2,900 3 View

Can someone help with identifying this beetle (see attached)?

Can anyone help with identifying this beetle? It is less than 0.5 cm long. The photo was taken in China.

08 September 2014 2,703 8 View

How to quantitative analize the data of TNBS assay for gelatin?

Estemeed colleagues, I found some issues regarding the quantification of the data for TNBS assay. There are different protocols on how to perform that but it is clear to me the "fil rouge" that...

02 March 2021 2,616 1 View

How to simultaneously perform multiple biochemical assays?

I am a research scholar working on heavy metal stress on plants. I will be doing biochemical characterisation( protein, carbohydrate, proline, antioxidant enzymes and many more assays) at interval...

01 March 2021 6,999 3 View

Is CD44 degraded in lysosome together with hyaluronan after CD44 mediated endocytosis of hyaluronic acid?

Also when RHAMM binds hyaluronic acid, they get internalized, will RHAMM also be degraded? Or both CD44 and RHAMM will be transferred back to the cell membrane? Asking for breast cancer cell line...

01 March 2021 8,169 2 View

RIA. How to measure?

When you use RIA, with a control the unknown sample with antibodies, you bare in mind the binding sites of the antibodies. However you still need to measure labelled antigen (radioactive) and not...

28 February 2021 2,133 3 View

I have a time series data of some biochemical studies ( DNA and Chromosomal damage) which I intend to use to further predict into future ?

I have a time series data of some biochemical studies ( DNA and Chromosomal damage) which I intend to use to further predict into future without necessarily conducting the assay for an extended...

23 February 2021 7,842 1 View

What is the standard protocol in doing replicates for C. elegans lifespan assay on solid media (thru worm picking)?

I would like to know what is the standard protocol in the number of worms per plate and number of plates per concentration of extract X in a lifespan assay done in solid media and not automated...

23 February 2021 9,933 1 View

Why anti-CD20 or other antibodies are not used to label target cells in flow cytometry t-cell cytotoxicity assay?

New to the field of cell therapy. Why fluorescent-labeled antibodies to target cell antigens are not used for determining target cell count by flow cytometry in cytotoxicity assay (eg car-t)? Cell...

21 February 2021 3,278 3 View

Can anyone help or comment on solubilising chlorobutanol in aqueous injections in minimum time possible?

Please suggest solubilisation of chlorobutanol in injections. Tried pH and high temperature. But the issue is of assay drop. If anyone can suggest any solution. Its a commonly used excipient for...

21 February 2021 7,397 1 View

Did anyone perform CD107a degranulation assay without the use of inhibitors like monensin?

I am planning to perform a degranulation assay using CD107a antibody. Some resources suggest to use inhibitors like monensin to inhibit the intracellular traficking and acidification of the...

21 February 2021 6,260 3 View

Are exogenous molecules transferred between human cells during doubling ?

Hello RG community, I wonderer whether exogenous molecules (e.g. reporter plasmids, miRNAs or other artificial molecules) are transferred between cultured human cells during their doubling ? So,...

21 February 2021 6,633 3 View