Maximize results while minimizing hands-on time with Luminex Automation Solutions for multiplex RNA and protein screening
Streamline your Luminex workflow and increase efficiency. Generate accurate and reliable results using our assays designed for 384-well high-throughput format for both protein and gene expression studies. Leverage our lab automation solutions, whether automating a single step or your entire workflow for Invitrogen ProcartaPlex or QuantiGene Plex assays. The combination of multiplexing assays and high throughput maximizes data per sample and number of samples processed, saving weeks compared to single plex and lower throughput assays.
Workflow
In a typical workflow, cells are treated with various stimulants or compounds. Cell lysates (for RNA, membrane and intracellular proteins) or cell supernatants (for cytokines or other secreted proteins) are collected. Samples are interrogated with kits corresponding to the targets of interest. Results are generated on a Luminex Instrument.
Luminex high-throughput solutions and capabilities
Two assays, one simple technology: High-throughput measurement of protein and gene expression on a single platform
Invitrogen ProcartaPlex and QuantiGene Plex assays offer the unique ability of a multi-omics high-throughput approach by utilizing the Luminex platform. Genomic and proteomic workflows can be combined without compromising data interpretation or sensitivity. Investigate cell functions and responses by simultaneously interrogating large sets of RNA or protein targets in single samples in the 384-well format.
Examination of both RNA and protein expression variations (see Workflow and Sample data, below) can provide a robust and accurate indication of cell states. RNA levels can be transient and may not correlate with protein levels, which are likely to be maintained for longer periods of time to maintain cellular functions. Due to differences in timing and expression levels, one assay may detect changes that the other does not. Alternatively, the two data sets can further support key findings. The ability to perform both RNA and protein measurements using simple, unified high-throughput workflows can make the Invitrogen ProcartaPlex and QuantiGene Plex assays ideal screening tools for large-scale screening studies that benefit from automation workflows.
Sample data
Automated laboratory solutions for Invitrogen Luminex Assays
The Thermo Fisher Laboratory Automation team brings decades of experience in automated incubation, laboratory robotics and workflow scheduling. Our dedicated team of specialists is on-hand to provide automation support and expertise to help you meet your laboratory high-throughput needs.
Scalable solutions from single step liquid transfers to full systems that also include magnetic bead washing, reagent dispensing, and more are available. Solutions are also available for multiple throughputs ranging from partial plates to multiple plates within the same run.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Laboratory Automation solutions include: automated incubators, configurable platforms, robotic movers, workflow scheduling software, and lab informatics. We leveraged the expertise of our assay development and laboratory automation teams to design automated high-throughput solutions for our Invitrogen Luminex assays, ProcartaPlex and QuantiGene Plex on the Thermo Scientific inSPIRE Collaborative Automation Platform (see image above), which can help bring configurable and intuitive solutions to the lab.
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