Mix-n-Stain kits compared to Invitrogen’s Zenon antibody kit
Posted: Tue 20 Jan 2015 15:40What are the advantages of Mix-n-Stain™ kits over Invitrogen’s Zenon® antibody labeling kits?
FAQ from Biotium
1- Unlike Zenon, Mix-n-Stain labeling covalently attaches the dye to the antibody, eliminating dye transfer or diffusion between antibodies during multi-color staining.
2- Mix-n-Stain conjugates are stable for at least 6 months in storage buffer, whereas Zenon complexes must be used within 30 minutes.
3 - Mix-n-Stain conjugates are less bulky because the dyes are directly linked to the antibody, unlike Zenon conjugates which use antibody fragments.
4 - No post-staining fixation is required with Mix-n-Stain.
5 - Unlike Zenon, Mix-n-Stain labeling is not species-specific.
FAQ from Biotium
1- Unlike Zenon, Mix-n-Stain labeling covalently attaches the dye to the antibody, eliminating dye transfer or diffusion between antibodies during multi-color staining.
2- Mix-n-Stain conjugates are stable for at least 6 months in storage buffer, whereas Zenon complexes must be used within 30 minutes.
3 - Mix-n-Stain conjugates are less bulky because the dyes are directly linked to the antibody, unlike Zenon conjugates which use antibody fragments.
4 - No post-staining fixation is required with Mix-n-Stain.
5 - Unlike Zenon, Mix-n-Stain labeling is not species-specific.