BrdU Cell Proliferation Chemiluminescent Assay Kit

Store at -20°C. Note: This kit contains mixed storage components. Please store this entire kit at -20°C for long term storage. Upon first use, please allow components to thaw and then store each component as indicated on individual component labels.

BrdU Cell Proliferation Chemiluminescent Assay Kit detects BrdU incorporation into cellular DNA during cell proliferation. The BrdU-labeled DNA must be denatured to be detected by the BrdU mouse mAb used in this kit. This BrdU mouse mAb does not cross-react with endogenous DNA. Depending on the cell type and the incubation time applied in the assay, 0.2-2x10⁴ cells/well are sufficient for most experimental setups. For best results, a cell number titration (Figure 1) is recommended.

The BrdU Cell Proliferation Assay Kit detects 5-bromo-2’-deoxyuridine (BrdU) incorporated into cellular DNA during cell proliferation using an anti-BrdU antibody. When cells are cultured with labeling medium that contains BrdU, this pyrimidine analog is incorporated in place of thymidine into the newly synthesized DNA of proliferating cells. After removing labeling medium, cells are fixed and the DNA is denatured with our fixing/denaturing solution. Denaturing of DNA is necessary to improve the accessibility of the incorporated BrdU to the detection antibody. A BrdU mouse mAb is then added to detect the incorporated BrdU. Anti-mouse IgG, HRP-linked Antibody is used to recognize the bound detection antibody. Chemiluminescent reagent is added for signal development. The magnitude of light emission, measured in relative light units (RLU), is proportional to the quantity of BrdU incorporated into cells, which is a direct indication of cell proliferation.