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OxiSelect Comet Assay Kit
OxiSelect 96-Well Comet Assay Kit
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OxiSelect Comet; N/A; OxiSelect 96-Well Comet Assay Kit; OxiSelect Comet assay kit
Preparation and Storage
Upon receipt, store the Vista Green DNA Dye at -20 degree C. Store all other kit components at room temperature until their expiration dates.
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Background: DNA damage, due to environmental factors and normal metabolic processes inside the cell, occurs at a rate of 1,000 to 1,000,000 molecular lesions per cell per day. While this counts for only a small part of the human genome's approximately 6 billion bases (3 billion base pairs), unrepaired lesions to critical genes can impede a cell's ability to carry out its function and appreciably increase the likelihood of cancer. The comet assay, or single cell gel electrophoresis assay (SCGE), is a common technique for measurement of DNA damage in individual cells. Under an electrophoretic field, damaged cellular DNA (containing fragments and strand breaks) is separated from intact DNA, yielding a classic "comet tail" shape under the microscope. Extent of DNA damage is usually visually estimated by comet tail measurement; however, image analysis software is also available for measuring various parameters. The OxiSelect™ 96-Well Comet Assay is a fast and sensitive kit for the measurement of cellular DNA damage. Each kit provides sufficient reagents to perform up to 96 assays.
Principle of the Assay: OxiSelect™ 96-Well Comet Assay is a single cell gel electrophoresis assay (SCGE) for simple evaluation of cellular DNA damage. First, individual cells are mixed with molten agarose before application to the OxiSelect™ 96-Well Comet Slide. These embedded cells are then treated with a lysis buffer and alkaline solution, which relaxes and denatures the DNA. Finally, the samples are electrophoresed in a horizontal chamber to separate intact DNA from damaged fragments. Following electrophoresis, the samples are dried, stained with a DNA dye, and visualized by epifluorescence microscopy. Under these conditions, the damaged DNA (containing cleavage and strand breaks) will migrate further than intact DNA and produce a "comet tail" shape (see Figure 1). Each kit provides sufficient reagents to perform up to 96 assays.
Principle of the Assay: OxiSelect™ 96-Well Comet Assay is a single cell gel electrophoresis assay (SCGE) for simple evaluation of cellular DNA damage. First, individual cells are mixed with molten agarose before application to the OxiSelect™ 96-Well Comet Slide. These embedded cells are then treated with a lysis buffer and alkaline solution, which relaxes and denatures the DNA. Finally, the samples are electrophoresed in a horizontal chamber to separate intact DNA from damaged fragments. Following electrophoresis, the samples are dried, stained with a DNA dye, and visualized by epifluorescence microscopy. Under these conditions, the damaged DNA (containing cleavage and strand breaks) will migrate further than intact DNA and produce a "comet tail" shape (see Figure 1). Each kit provides sufficient reagents to perform up to 96 assays.
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References
1. Ostling, O., and Johanson, K. J. (1984). Micro gel electrophoretic study of radiation induced DNA damages in individual mammalian cells. Biochem. Biophys. Res. Commun. 123, 291-298.
2. Singh, N. P., McCoy, M. T., Tice, R. R., and Schneider, E. L. (1988). A simple technique for quantification of low levels of DNA damage in individual cells. Exp. Cell. Res. 175, 184-191.
3. Olive, P. L., Banath, J. P., and Durand, R. E. (1990a). Heterogeneity in radiation induced DNA damage and repair in tumor and normal cells using the "Comet" assay. Radiat. Res. 122, 86-94.
4. De Boeck, M., Touil, N., De Visscher, G., Vande, P. A., and Kirsch-Volders, M. (2000). Validation and implementation of an internal standard in Comet assay. Mutat. Res. 469, 181-197.
Tyagi, A. et al. (2011). Resveratrol Selectively Induces DNA Damage, Independent of Smad4 Expression, in its Efficacy Against Human Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma. Clin. Cancer Res. 17:5402-5411.
2. Singh, N. P., McCoy, M. T., Tice, R. R., and Schneider, E. L. (1988). A simple technique for quantification of low levels of DNA damage in individual cells. Exp. Cell. Res. 175, 184-191.
3. Olive, P. L., Banath, J. P., and Durand, R. E. (1990a). Heterogeneity in radiation induced DNA damage and repair in tumor and normal cells using the "Comet" assay. Radiat. Res. 122, 86-94.
4. De Boeck, M., Touil, N., De Visscher, G., Vande, P. A., and Kirsch-Volders, M. (2000). Validation and implementation of an internal standard in Comet assay. Mutat. Res. 469, 181-197.
Tyagi, A. et al. (2011). Resveratrol Selectively Induces DNA Damage, Independent of Smad4 Expression, in its Efficacy Against Human Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma. Clin. Cancer Res. 17:5402-5411.
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The OxiSelect Comet (Catalog #AAA44522) is an Assay Kit and is intended for research purposes only. The product is available for immediate purchase. It is sometimes possible for the material contained within the vial of "OxiSelect Comet, Assay Kit" to become dispersed throughout the inside of the vial, particularly around the seal of said vial, during shipment and storage. We always suggest centrifuging these vials to consolidate all of the liquid away from the lid and to the bottom of the vial prior to opening. Please be advised that certain products may require dry ice for shipping and that, if this is the case, an additional dry ice fee may also be required.Precautions
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