Frequently Asked Questions

What if I need an OV or lentivector not in the ...

We can custom design and make it for you! Please contact Imanis at info@imanislife.com or call us at +1-507-218-2559 (8:30 am to 5:00 pm USA Central Time zone) to discuss...

What if I need an OV or lentivector not in the ...

We can custom design and make it for you! Please contact Imanis at info@imanislife.com or call us at +1-507-218-2559 (8:30 am to 5:00 pm USA Central Time zone) to discuss...

Luciferase seems more convenient. Why and When ...

Luciferase is an excellent reporter gene for ‘quick and dirty’ studies of cell or virus fate in SCID or nude mice. Up to five mice can be imaged at one...

Luciferase seems more convenient. Why and When ...

Luciferase is an excellent reporter gene for ‘quick and dirty’ studies of cell or virus fate in SCID or nude mice. Up to five mice can be imaged at one...

Which reporter gene should I use for whole anim...

Mice: you can use optical imaging (luciferase or fluorescent proteins) or nuclear imaging (NIS). Biolumonescence imaging is very sensitive and there is no issue with background signals. Due to issues with...

Which reporter gene should I use for whole anim...

Mice: you can use optical imaging (luciferase or fluorescent proteins) or nuclear imaging (NIS). Biolumonescence imaging is very sensitive and there is no issue with background signals. Due to issues with...

How often can I repeat the NIS imaging study in...

This depends on the physical half life of the radiotracer you are using.  Basically, you need to be sure that your imaging study is not contaminated by residual radioactive signals...

How often can I repeat the NIS imaging study in...

This depends on the physical half life of the radiotracer you are using.  Basically, you need to be sure that your imaging study is not contaminated by residual radioactive signals...

What is the concentration of your antibodies?

Our antibody concentrations range from 0.4 mg/mL to 1.5 mg/mL. Please refer to the COA shipped with your antibody for recommended dilutions.

What is the concentration of your antibodies?

Our antibody concentrations range from 0.4 mg/mL to 1.5 mg/mL. Please refer to the COA shipped with your antibody for recommended dilutions.

What is the difference between a p24 and qPCR t...

A p24 titer is acquired via a p24 Gag antigen ELISA, whereas qPCR detects the amount of lentivirus DNA present in the sample. Traditional p24 ELISA titrations measure both functional...

What is the difference between a p24 and qPCR t...

A p24 titer is acquired via a p24 Gag antigen ELISA, whereas qPCR detects the amount of lentivirus DNA present in the sample. Traditional p24 ELISA titrations measure both functional...