While fluorescent and chemiluminescent imaging techniques and their detectors are becoming more sensitive and selective, photo-stimulated luminescence from phosphor storage plates remains a key application for many researchers. The Sapphire’s ability to phosphor image comes in handy especially for applications such as electrophoretic mobility shift assays (EMSA), enzyme assays, and in-vivo imaging.
Rely on a wide dynamic range for sensitive detection and higher sensitivity—both of which are necessities when conducting phosphor imaging.
The Sapphire can scan storage phosphor screens, allowing you to also move away from film-based autoradiography.
The compact Sapphire Biomolecular Imager incorporates visible fluorescent and NIR scanning along with true chemiluminescent and white light imaging. It’s a true making it a true lab workhorse.
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The Sapphire is able to scan storage phosphor screens with exceptional dynamic range and image quality, thanks to the use of laser excitation and photon multiplier tube (PMT) detection.
The compact Sapphire Biomolecular Imager also incorporates exceptional visible fluorescent and near infra-red scanning along with true chemiluminescent and white light imaging, making it a true lab workhorse.
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Work recently published in the Journal of Cell Biology1 provides new insight into a fundamental processes of cell biology, chromosome segregation. New insight into microtubule-kinetochore interactions In a
In recent work, Ekhzaimy et al1 took advantage of the three-channel fluorescence imaging capability of the Sapphire Biomolecular Imager to conduct a proteomics study of liraglutide treatment
Due to the extreme specificity of genetic information, accurate DNA replication is critical to maintaining normal cell function. DNA polymerases are key proteins that catalyze
“The Sapphire imager is one of our lab's main work horse instruments. It is used on a daily basis for fluorescent and chemiluminescent imaging of Western blots and plates. The image quality and resolution of the imager are top notch. The ability to image a single blot in multiple wavelengths is a great advantage as it saves precious samples, time and reagents. Customer support has been awesome and I would highly recommend this instrument to anyone looking to add fluorescent scanning to their lab."
"This is a high quality imager that has a strong value for the usability vs. price. The imager is highly programmable, supporting multiple applications, and returns sensitive and high quality data. The imager has also been reliable, with no errors, breakdowns, or problems. Adding to this, the sales staff, particularly David Grothen, are fantastic. They have worked with us, got us a great deal, and have been very supportive post-purchase. Buy it, you won't be sorry!"
“My lab has a Sapphire Imager RGB-NIR with 4 lasers for over a year and a half now. This has been a workhorse for us as we use it for fluorescent gels and western blots regularly. My researchers have been happy with it and I am pretty happy with the imager."
“We purchased the Sapphire imager to replace our obsolete typhoon scanner and could not be happier with the performance and ease of use. Equipped with multiple lasers, it is possible to probe for many proteins at high resolution and with great sensitivity. We primarily use the system for western blotting and fluorescent slide scanning and have had clear, publishable results. The software is easy to use and has many practical features. Customer service is amazing – they are always available, informative, and as scientists, they assist with troubleshooting experimental design and optimizing results. This product is highly recommended for anyone who routinely uses electrophoresis, cell-based, or slide-based analyses with fluorescent or chemiluminescent detection.”
"Sapphire RGBIR is a powerful and quality laser scanner in our laboratory. Its high-performance laser light sources, high-sensitivity detector and 10μm highest resolution gives us high-quality data; Its multiplex fluorescence channels and CCD-based function makes us can develop several methods to verify and get an accurate result. For us, the most important thing of the large precision instrument besides good quality, performance is service. Azure’s good service is better than most of other manufacturers because of the professional regular service about twice a year and the technical support without delay when asked.”
"The scanner is definitly the top model available on the market. It starts up fast, and doesnt need to warm up. The scanning is very sharp and time saving. It also gives a wide range of intensity dynamics. This machine gives us excellent publishing grade results. We recently relocated the machine, and our sales and service care manager Nicole gave us a lot of instruction on transporting and hand on hand calibration. She is very kind and responsible. We are all looking forward to cooperating with her in our coming new lab next year."
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