Re: Quantum dots mounting media

Posted by Kelly Rogers-2 on
URL: http://confocal-microscopy-list.275.s1.nabble.com/LaVision-TriM-multiphoton-microscope-tp4962077p4966368.html

This is correct. Some mounting media can not be used with Qdots.
Invitrogen sells a mounting media specifically for Qdots called QMount.

Kelly
-no commercial interest


> As far as I remember only cytoseal can be used.  Others will kill the
> QD's.
>
> Diane
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> Subject: Quantum dots mounting media
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>
> Dear all,
>
> Can anyone tell me which is the optimal mounting media (composition) for
> quantum dots labelled samples? Which reactives should be avoided  during
> the immunochemistry with QD?
>
> Thank you for your help!
>
> Maria Calvo
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Kelly Rogers PhD
The Walter & Eliza Hall Institute
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Victoria 3052, Australia
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