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Bio-Techne RNAscope Assays

Apr 17, 2018

Bio-Techne announced the launch of its RNAscope VS Duplex kit, which delivers simultaneous in situ detection of two RNA species on an automated platform. The assay enables experiments including co-localization studies and gene expression profiling in specific cell types identifiable with known markers. The assay delivers improved specificity and sensitivity with clean signals, allowing researchers to pinpoint gene expression at single-molecule sensitivity.

In addition, Bio-Techne has launched the RNAScope VS Universal HRP and AP assays, which will integrate with Roche's mRNA universal software. The assays also have protocols that allow dual staining with immunohistochemistry or immunofluorescence.

Bio-Techne has also released the updated RNAscope 2.5 VS Reagent Kit-BROWN and -RED assays, which deliver permanent and intensified staining. The firm claims the assays are suitable for archiving and are ideal when anticipating low copy target gene expression.

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