Bio-Rad ChemiDoc Touch Imaging System

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The ChemiDoc Touch Imaging System from Bio-Rad is a complete solution for gel and western blot imaging. The system combines the sensitivity of film with advanced detection technology to determine the best exposure settings for publication-quality western blot images.

The intuitive touch-screen interface enables simple acquisition with features such as image preview, auto-focus and optional exposure modes. Images can be viewed, compared, pinched and zoomed into on the 12″ touch screen with Image Lab Touch Software and exported via USB or network connection.

In addition to chemiluminescent western blot detection, the product employs Smart Tray Technology for gel imaging. The system recognition of each tray automates the set-up of the chosen application, eg, UV transillumination or colorimetric stain detection.

The device also fully supports Bio-Rad’s stain-free in-gel technology, allowing rapid fluorescent detection of protein gels and blots and giving multiple points at which to visualise, verify and validate results. This enables western blot loading control normalisation by using total protein concentration values, calculated by Image Lab Software, which eliminates the need for housekeeping proteins.