Nexus Biosystems

Unique Features Increase Performance

Aurora microplates' key features offer superior performance through intelligent design:

  • A1 Chamfer: Allows for quick visual orientation of microplates when setting up automation runs.
  • Bar Coding: Each label has an 8-digit number adjacent to the bar code symbol. It can be used for data collection and auditing of the scientific data on the microplate. Labels have been tested for optimal readability, chemical resistance, and temperature variation.
  • Assay Wells: Featuring a 32 X 48 well array for the 1536-well microplates and a 48 X 72 well array for the 3456-well microplates. Both microplates are compatible with the 8 X 12 grid that is common in liquid handling and microplate reading devices.
  • Usable Volume: Supports a usable volume of 8.75 µL and 2.4 µL for the 1536-well and 3456-well microplates, respectively.
  • Round Wells: Promotes uniform cell distribution by eliminating aggregations in the corners of square wells. They exhibit a meniscus that is better suited for optical measurements.
  • Flat Bottom Wells: Excellent for optical measurements and microscopic examination.

Comparison of Microplate Polymer Materials

Property Description Cyclo-Olefin Polymer (COP) Polystyrene
 Polypropylene
Spectroscopy - Fluorescence  
High Light Transmittance 240nm - 900nm Excellent Good Average
Low Autofluorescence 240nm - 700nm
 Excellent
 Average
 Poor
Broad Chemical Resistance
 Yes
 No
 Yes
Thermal Stability at 140° C
 Yes
 No
 No
Flat Bottom
 120μ 250μ
 1000μ
 
Drug Discovery/Cell Biology  
DMSO Solvent Stable Yes No Yes
Biocompatibility - Low protein binding Ultra-low Binding Similar to PP High Binding Yes
Fluorescence Assay Compatible Yes Yes No
Luminescence Assay Compatible Yes Yes No
Cell Culture Compatible Yes Yes No
Chemical Storage Container Yes No Yes
Evaporation Barrier Yes No No
Cellular Image Analysis Compatible Yes No No
 
Genomic Applications  
PCR Compatible Yes No Yes
Realtime PCR Compatible Yes No Yes
Highthroughput Robotic PCR Compatible Yes No No
SNP Reaction Compatible Yes No Yes
mRNA Analysis Yes No Yes
DNA Sequencing Reaction Compatible Yes No Yes
 
Proteomic Applications  
Protein Crystallography Compatible Yes Yes No
Image Analysis Compatible Yes Yes No
Antibody Compatibility
 Yes Yes No
Protein Synthesis Compatible Yes Yes Yes