Luminex service

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1. Resource Description

   "The core lab has a BioPlex bead sorter, which allows the analysis of multiplex assays such as ELISAs from a single, small volume sample." "The Luminex 100/200 System is a flexible analyzer based on the principles of flow cytometry. The system enables you to multiplex (simultaneously measure) up to 100 analytes in a single microplate well, using very small sample volumes. The system delivers fast and cost-effective bioassay results on many assay formats including nucleic acid assays, receptor-ligand assays, immunoassays and enzymatic assays." BioPlex (Luminex) analysis is performed for the following proteins: 6 Plex: TNF-a, IL-6, Leptin, MCP-1, HGF, Insulin 2 Plex: Resistin, Total PAI1 1 Plex: Active PAI1 1 Plex: Insulin

2. Service Fee URL

   http://www.msm.edu/research/research_centersandinstitutes/RCMI/coreFacilities/analyticalchemistry/coreProtein.aspx

3. Contact

   Silvestrov, Natalia A., MS

4. Related Resource

   Luminex analyzer

5. Service Provided by

   Analytical Chemistry Laboratory

6. Website(s)

   http://www.luminexcorp.com/Products/Instruments/Luminex100200/index.htm

7. Related Technique

   High performance liquid chromatography

8. Related Technique

   Multiplex bead assay

9. Related Technique

   Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry

10. Related Technique

    ELISA