Why there is haziness in my comet. although they are coming, but not giving reproducible results?

The presence of haziness and inconsistent results in your comet assay can be attributed to several factors. The comet assay is a sensitive technique, and multiple variables can affect the outcome. Here are some potential causes to consider:

Gel preparation: Ensure that you prepare the agarose gel properly. Common issues include improper gel concentration, inadequate gel hydration, or insufficient cooling time. Follow the recommended protocol and verify the gel concentration, hydration time, and cooling conditions to ensure optimal gel formation.

Cell preparation: Proper cell handling is crucial for reproducible results. Factors such as cell density, viability, and cell suspension preparation can impact the assay outcome. Ensure that you use healthy, actively growing cells, and avoid overconfluent cultures or cells with high levels of apoptosis. Maintain consistent cell density and avoid excessive centrifugation steps that may damage the cells.

Lysis buffer: The composition and pH of the lysis buffer can affect the quality of DNA unwinding during the comet assay. Ensure that you use an appropriate lysis buffer with optimal pH and the correct detergents, such as Triton X-100 or sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS). Prepare the lysis buffer freshly and ensure thorough mixing to ensure proper cell lysis.

Electrophoresis conditions: The electrophoresis step is critical for the migration of DNA in the gel. Factors such as buffer composition, voltage, and run time can influence the comet tail length and intensity. Use the recommended electrophoresis buffer, and ensure that the voltage is appropriate for your specific system. Avoid prolonged electrophoresis that may cause excessive DNA degradation.

Comet staining: Proper staining is essential for visualizing the comet tails accurately. The staining solution, staining time, and concentration of the DNA intercalating dye (e.g., ethidium bromide or SYBR Green) can affect the visibility and intensity of the comet tails. Optimize the staining conditions and ensure that the staining solution is adequately distributed over the gel.

Imaging and analysis: Inconsistent imaging and analysis parameters can contribute to the variability of comet assay results. Ensure that you use consistent settings, such as microscope magnification, exposure time, and camera settings. Follow a standardized method for comet analysis to maintain consistency between samples.

Environmental factors: Environmental factors, such as temperature and humidity, can influence the gel formation, cell viability, and migration of DNA in the gel. Maintain a stable and controlled environment during all steps of the assay, including gel preparation, cell handling, lysis, and electrophoresis.

Performing control experiments and repeating the assay multiple times can help identify the specific factors contributing to the haziness and inconsistent results. By carefully addressing each step of the assay and optimizing the variables, you can improve the reproducibility and clarity of your comet assay results.

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Duncan Lunan

Hello Seema, I'm sorry, but I don't understand your question. Comets are composed of silicate dust and frozen gases, and as they approach the Sun, gases sublime and dust particles are released, to create the hazy head of the comet, which can expand to the size of the Sun. You'll never get a sharp image of a comet within the inner Solar System, and even the giant one recently discovered beyond the orbit of Saturn has a haze around it. Cheers, Duncan.

Fayez Hussian Niazi

Dear Duncan, i think seema is talking about comet assay which is performed for genotoxicity evaluation. it is a single-cell electrophoresis assay.

Seema Tripathy

right sir

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