LightCycler 480
The LightCycler® 480 is a rapid, high-performance instrument for nucleic acid amplification and detection. It is a real-time PCR system, which means that it can amplify and detect DNA or RNA in a single step. This makes the LightCycler® 480 a very powerful and versatile tool for a wide range of applications, including:
- Qualitative and quantitative detection of nucleic acids
- Mutation scanning
- SNP analysis
- Gene expression analysis
- Methylation analysis
- Detection of pathogens
The LightCycler® 480 is known for its fast and reliable performance. It can amplify and detect DNA or RNA in less than an hour, and it produces highly sensitive and reproducible results. The LightCycler® 480 is also very easy to use, and it comes with a variety of software features that make it easy to design and run experiments, analyze data, and generate reports.
Here are some of the key features and benefits of the LightCycler® 480:
- Speed: The LightCycler® 480 can amplify and detect DNA or RNA in less than an hour.
- Sensitivity: The LightCycler® 480 is highly sensitive, and it can detect even very low levels of nucleic acids.
- Reproducibility: The LightCycler® 480 produces highly reproducible results, even between different instruments.
- Ease of use: The LightCycler® 480 is very easy to use, and it comes with a variety of software features that make it easy to design and run experiments, analyze data, and generate reports.
- Versatility: The LightCycler® 480 can be used for a wide range of applications, including qualitative and quantitative detection of nucleic acids, mutation scanning, SNP analysis, gene expression analysis, methylation analysis, and detection of pathogens.
The LightCycler® 480 is a valuable tool for any laboratory that needs to perform nucleic acid amplification and detection. It is a fast, reliable, and versatile system that can be used for a wide range of applications.
Here are some examples of how the LightCycler® 480 is being used in research and clinical laboratories today:
- In research laboratories, the LightCycler® 480 is being used to study gene expression, identify genetic mutations, and detect pathogens.
- In clinical laboratories, the LightCycler® 480 is being used to diagnose infectious diseases, monitor cancer patients, and perform genetic testing.
The LightCycler® 480 is a powerful and versatile tool that is helping researchers and clinicians to make new discoveries and improve patient care.
LightCycler 480
The LightCycler® 480 is a rapid, high-performance instrument for nucleic acid amplification and detection. It is a real-time PCR system, which means that it can amplify and detect DNA or RNA in a single step. This makes the LightCycler® 480 a very powerful and versatile tool for a wide range of applications
Features
A 96- or 384-well plates real time PCR platform.
Provides various methods for gene expression and genetic variation analysis in mono
or multicolor modes as well as multiplex protocols.
Ideal for fast, highly sensitive and reproducible results.
Utilizes a wide range of probe format (HybProbe, SimpleProbe, hydrolysis probes) and
fluorescent dyes (such as SYBR Green I, ResoLight Dye, FAM, HEX, Cy5 etc.).
Flexibility: choice of multiwell plate type.
Stackable: ability to build a modular real-time PCR platform.
Suitable for gene expression analysis, gene detection, and quantification, melt- curve
genotyping with labeled probes, high resolution melting, endpoint genotyping and
multiple plate analysis.
High quality reagent kits and accessories provide consistent and accurate results.
Results in < 40mins (96-wells) and < 60mins (384 wells).
Utilizes 5-20ul (96-wells) and 10-100ul (384 wells) of PCR reaction volume
Benefits
Increased accuracy.
User friendly.
Reduced hands-on time.
Highly durable.
