Description
GenJet™ DNA In Vitro Tranfection Reagent for Neuro2A is pre-optimized for transfecting Neuro2A cells. Refer to the following optimal transfection conditions for maximal transfection efficiency on Neuro2A cells. GenJet™ reagent, 1.0 ml, is sufficient for 300 to 600 transfections in 24 well plates or 150 to 100 transfections in 6 well plates.
Summary of Optimal Transfection Conditions:
Confluence on the day of transfection
|
90% |
| Cell culture conditions |
DMEM with 4.5 g/L glucose, 10% FBS
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| GenJet™ (µl) : DNA (µg) Ratio |
3:1 |
Diluent for DNA and Transfection Reagent
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Serum-free DMEM with 4.5 g/L glucose
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| Incubation Time to Form GenJet™/DNA Complex |
15 minutes at RT |
| Presence of Serum/Antibiotics during Transfection |
Yes |
| Change Medium 5 Hours After Transfection |
Yes |
| Maximal Efficiency |
48 hours |
Transfection Results:
Reporter Gene
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EGFP |
Plasmid
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pEGFP-N3 (CMV promoter)
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| Efficiency (GFP %) |
89% |
Storage Condition
Store at 4 °C. If stored properly, the product is stable for 12 months or longer
A Picture Showing Transfection Efficiency of GenJet™ Reagent on Neuro2A Cells. Neuro2A cells were grown per ATCC recommended culture medium and transfected with pEGFP-N3 by GenJet™ and visualized by a Nikon Eclipse Fluorescence microscope with DIC phase (left panel) and FITC (right panel) imaging 36 hours post transfection
Data Sheet 
