Why Non specific bands of PCR reaction appear while using specific primers for tobamoviruses?

i have done RNA extraction and cDNA for tobamovirus then i made a PCR reaction using primer pair Tob uni1/Tob uni2 according to the protocol in Letschert et al., 2002 ( annealing temp. 60C for 45s...

11 December 2019 7,406 3 View

Why my specific primer match to give cDNA but it does not work in PCR?

I work in plant virus and I use a specific primer to make the cDNA (I do not use oligo dT or hexamer) and it works giving me a sharp band (photo in attachment) But when I made the PCR using these...

07 August 2019 1,504 3 View

How can i get a positive control for my PCR test on Alfalfa mosaic virus ?

I want to do a pcr test on Alfalfa mosaic virus and i need a postive control to confirm my results . So how can i get or buy it.

04 May 2018 8,684 2 View

Buffer to disrupt platelet alpha granules for PF4 quantification?

Hello! I want to quantify by ELISA the secreted (from platelets poor plasma) and the non-secreted (from platelet lysate) PF4 before and after TRAP stimulation. I will use the ELISA from R&D...

03 March 2021 1,499 2 View

Sample dilution for quantitative analysis using ELISA?

If the detection range is in ng/ml but the reference range is in ug/ml for a molecule or protein in serum or plasma .how to dilute and what is the initial volume to be taken for quantitative analysis

02 March 2021 7,670 3 View

Are protein samples in SDS compatible with ELISA?

I have used an AllPrep DNA/RNA/Protein Mini Kit QIAGEN kit to extract RNA and protein from my samples. At the end of the protein purification, I resuspend my protein in 5% SDS. Will these samples...

28 February 2021 7,370 3 View

Does anyone use antinuclear antibody (ANA) and anti-Phospholipid antibody ELISA kit for Non Human Primate serum samples?

I am looking for anti-nuclear antibody (ANA) and anti-Phospholipid antibody ELISA kit for Non Human Primate serum samples. Any suggestions highly appreciated. Thank you.

28 February 2021 6,512 3 View

Anyone know of a good progesterone antibody?

I am looking for a good progesterone antibody to quantify levels of progesterone in zebrafish. Applications would be ELISA, and immunohistochemistry.

28 February 2021 5,929 2 View

Benefits of the 24 welled plate?

We have always used the 96 welled plate, the 48 welled plate but apparently there is much evidence on the 24 welled plate and above all its benefits.It states it is the same you would use on ELISA...

28 February 2021 1,149 1 View

Standard curve shifting over time. How do I stabilise the ELISA?

24 February 2021 1,365 3 View

Can I use a protein-devoid condition as my negative control in ELISA?

Hello, I am running a sandwich-type ELISA where I am trying to inhibit a protein-protein interaction using small molecules. For each experiment, I determine my Z' (Z-prime) to determine the...

23 February 2021 7,429 1 View

Open Source IoT Simulators supported by Machine Learning?

Dear Research Gaters, Let me first add context to the question. I am looking to simulate the waste management system and resources of a city. The hardware devices I need to simulate include,...

21 February 2021 2,333 4 View

Surprisingly low antibody titers against SASRS-COV-2 RBD in hamsters compared to mice?

21 February 2021 6,958 2 View