Syngene, a world-leading
manufacturer of image analysis solutions, today introduced the UltraBright-LED transilluminator, a new
generation of blue light transilluminator designed for safely imaging
fluorescently labelled gels (up to 20cm x 16cm) on the bench or inside Syngene
G:BOX imaging systems.
The UltraBright-LED uses two
high intensity LED arrays which produce uniform, bright excitation at 470nm,
and can illuminate
dyes that excite at 420 to 480nm. Therefore, the system is suitable for
visualising small amounts of Ethidium Bromide and non-toxic DNA stains including Syngene's new UltraSafe Blue
TM dye, SYBR Safe and GelGreen, as well as protein stains
such as SYPRO Ruby and Pro-Q Diamond. Since the UltraBright-LED
uses blue light, researchers imaging non-toxic stains can use the system
directly on the bench and as it is compact and light weight it takes up very
little space and is easy to move.
The UltraBright-LED features a special filter in its lid which
enhances band contrast and provides optimum viewing conditions. The
transilluminator has been designed to easily slide in and out of any Syngene G:BOX imaging system, making the UltraBright-LED
ideal for visualising faint bands, allowing precise band cutting and production of
high quality images for analysis and publication.
Laura Sullivan, Syngene's Divisional Manager stated: "Blue light
transilluminators are an alternative to UV when scientists work with non-toxic fluorescent
dyes. The advantage of using blue light is that it is a "safe" light source
which can be used on the bench, as it is not as harmful as UV and does not photo-nick
DNA samples."
Laura continued, "We are delighted to introduce the
UltraBright-LED blue light transilluminator as it complements our UltraSlim-LED
transilluminator for use in Syngene's In:Genius
3 and U:Genius
3
gel doc systems. The
UltraBright-LED transilluminator
when used in combination with a G:BOX system, is an
excellent tool for researchers looking to generate outstanding gel images
without compromising their DNA
quality or their safety."
For further information visit
www.syngene.com/blue-light-transilluminators/
