FilterMax F3 & F5 Multi-Mode Microplate Readers
See the future of your projects, sooner, with a beautifully designed F3 or F5 FilterMax Multi-Mode Microplate Reader
FilterMax F3 Multi-Mode Microplate Reader
The FilterMax F3 offers a stunning set of features at an economical price. With the F3 Reader, you get visible-wavelength absorbance, top-reading fluorescence intensity, and glow luminescence modes for programmable endpoint, kinetic, multiple-wavelength linear scan and area scan measurements in 96- to 384-well plates. Easily accessible filter slides give you wavelength selection options from 340 nm to 650 nm.
FilterMax F5 Multi-Mode Microplate Reader
The FilterMax F5 gives you an even richer set of features while maintaining an economical price-to-performance ratio. With the F5 Reader, you get UV and visible absorbance, top and bottom fluorescence intensity, glow luminescence, fluorescence polarization, and time-resolved fluorescence modes, plus temperature control and linear and orbital shaking for programmable endpoint, kinetic, multiple wavelength, linear scan, and area measurements in 6- to 1536-well plates. Filter slides on the F5 Reader give you wavelength selection options from 230 nm to 750 nm.
FilterMax F3 Multi-Mode Microplate Reader
The FilterMax F3 offers a stunning set of features at an economical price. With the F3 Reader, you get visible-wavelength absorbance, top-reading fluorescence intensity, and glow luminescence modes for programmable endpoint, kinetic, multiple-wavelength linear scan and area scan measurements in 96- to 384-well plates. Easily accessible filter slides give you wavelength selection options from 340 nm to 650 nm.
FilterMax F5 Multi-Mode Microplate Reader
The FilterMax F5 gives you an even richer set of features while maintaining an economical price-to-performance ratio. With the F5 Reader, you get UV and visible absorbance, top and bottom fluorescence intensity, glow luminescence, fluorescence polarization, and time-resolved fluorescence modes, plus temperature control and linear and orbital shaking for programmable endpoint, kinetic, multiple wavelength, linear scan, and area measurements in 6- to 1536-well plates. Filter slides on the F5 Reader give you wavelength selection options from 230 nm to 750 nm.
The FilterMax™ F3 and F5 Multi-Mode Microplate Readers provide value and flexibility for a variety of applications capable of performing:
- Absorbance detection in the visible range (340 nm to 650 nm, F3) or UV and visible range (230nm to 650nm, F5)
- Fluorescence Intensity (FI) top read
- Fluorescence Intensity (FI) top read & bottom read (F5)
- Luminescence (glow)
- Fluorescence Polarization (FP) - F5
- Time-Resolved Fluorescence (TRF) - F5
- Scan measurement types: endpoint, kinetic, multiple wavelength, linear scan and area scan
- Linear and Orbital shaking
- Temperature Control
The FilterMax Series can operate as standalone instruments or can be integrated seamlessly with laboratory automation platforms, and is ideal for a broad range of applications, including drug discovery, genomics, proteomics and cell-based research. The unique patented design ensures precise performance and sensitivity across all detection modes.
Benefits
- Performance driven specifications for sensitivity, dynamic range, accuracy, precision and linearity
- Affordable multi-mode microplate reader
- Excellent price / performance ratio
Features
- 3 or 5 Modes of detection
- Automatic z-height optimization (top read) (F5 only)
- Patented LED intensity adjustment
- Up to 384-well format
- Filter based multi-mode
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General Specifications |
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Light Source
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High Power LEDs
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High Power LEDs + Deuterium Lamp
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Detectors
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Silicon Photodiode + PMT
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Filters
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1 EX + 1 EM Filter Slides (6 filter capacity)
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2 EX + 1 EM Filter Slides (6 filter capacity)
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Plate Formats
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96-384 well
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6-1536 well
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Measurement Methods
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Endpoint, Kinetic, Linear Scan, Area Scan
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Shaking
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Linear + Orbital (3 speeds)
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Temperature Control
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n/a
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Ambient +4°C to 45°C
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Power/Voltage
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100-240VAC; 50/60Hz
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Dimensions
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39cm W x 24cm H x 58cm L
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Weight
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25 kg
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Fluorescence Intensity (FI) - Top Read
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Wavelength Range
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340-650nm
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230-750nm
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Detection Limit--96 well plate
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3 fmol/200µl fluorescein
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0.5 fmol/200µl fluorescein
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Detection Limit--384 well plate
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3 fmol/100µl fluorescein
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0.4 fmol/100µl fluorescein
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Linear Dynamic Range
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6 decades
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Read Time (Fly mode)
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18sec/96well; 37sec/384well
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Fluorescence Intensity (FI) - Bottom Read
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Wavelength Range
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n/a
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300-650nm
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Detection Limit--96 well plate
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n/a
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25 fmol/200µl fluorescein
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Detection Limit--384 well plate
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n/a
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15 fmol/100µl fluorescein
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Time-Resolved Fluorescence (TRF)
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Wavelength Range
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n/a
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340-750nm
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Detection Limit--96 well plate
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n/a
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30 amol/200µl Europium
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Detection Limit--384 well plate
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n/a
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15 amol/100µl Europium
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Linear Dynamic Range
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n/a
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5 decades
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Read Time (1sec integration)
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n/a
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180sec/96well; 690sec/384well
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Fluorescence Polarization (FP)
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Wavelength Range
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n/a
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300-750nm
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Detection Limit--96 well plate
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n/a
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3 mP at 10nM Fluorescein
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Detection Limit--384 well plate
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n/a
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4 mP at 10nM Fluorescein
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Read Time (Fly mode)
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n/a
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38sec/96well; 79sec/384well
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Luminescence (LUM) - Glow
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Wavelength Range
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400-650nm
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400-750nm
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Detection Limit--96 well plate
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2 fmol ATP
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Linear Dynamic Range
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6 decades
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Read Time (Fly mode)
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18sec/96well; 37sec/384well
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Absorbance (Abs)
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Wavelength Range
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340-650nm
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230-650nm
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Indication Range
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0-3.5 OD
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Accuracy
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<+1%+10mOD at 2 OD
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Reproducibility
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<+0.5% and +0.005 OD at 2 OD
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Read Time
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18sec/96well; 37sec/384well
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Operating System
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Item
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Minimum
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Recommended |
| Processor | Single-core, 2 GHz or faster | Quad core or faster |
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Operating System
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Window 7, 32-bit or 64-bit (x86 or x64) and .NET Framework 4.0 (.NET Framework is installed automatically by the SoftMax Pro Software installer if necessary)
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Windows 7, 32-bit or 64-bit (x86 or x64), or Windows 8, 32-bit or 64-bit (x86 or x64) |
| Data Connection | RS-232 serial port or USB 2.0 port (depending on the instrument) | USB 2.0 ports; For those that require an RS-232 serial port, you can use a USB 2.0 port with a Keyspan, USB-to-serial adapter. Keyspan USB-to-serial adapters have been field tested and approved by Molecular Devices. |
| Memory | 2 GB RAM | 4GB RAM; If running on a virtual machine, Molecular Devices recommends a minimum of 6 GB RAM. For automation, Molecular Devices recommends a minimum of 8 GB RAM. |
| Hard Disk | 500 MB of available space | 1 GB of available space or more |
| Graphics Display | Graphics display adapter 1024 x 768 or higher resolution display | 32-bit graphics display with 265 MB video RAM; 1280 x 1024 or higher resolution display |
| Software Installation and Activation | CD/DVD drive; Internet connection or external USB drive | CD/DVD drive; Internet connection |
From basic research to drug discovery, the FilterMax series cover a range of applications at an affordable price without sacrificing performance of your multi-mode microplate reader.
Representative Applications
- Apoptosis
- Cell proliferation, viability, cytotoxicity
- ELISA
- Endotoxin tests, agglutination assays
- Enzyme activity and kinetic assays
- Genotyping
- GPCRs
- Molecular interactions
- Nucleic acid and protein quantitation
- Proliferation assays
- Reporter gene assays with fluorescent proteins (GFP)
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Product |
Product Number |
| FilterMax F3 Microplate Reader | F3 |
| FilterMax F5 Microplate Reader | F5 |
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FilterMax FLUORESCENCE EXCITATION FILTER 360NM BW 35NM
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6590-0042
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FilterMax FLUORESCENCE EXCITATION FILTER 485NM BW 20NM
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6590-0043
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FilterMax FLUORESCENCE EXCITATION FILTER 535NM BW 25NM
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6590-0044
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FilterMax FLUORESCENCE EXCITATION FILTER 430NM BW 35NM
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6590-0045
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FilterMax FLUORESCENCE EXCITATION FILTER 590NM BW 20NM
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6590-0046
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FilterMax FLUORESCENCE EXCITATION FILTER 320NM BW 25NM
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6590-0047
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FilterMax FLUORESCENCE EXCITATION FILTER 405 NM BW 30NM
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6590-0048
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FilterMax FLUORESCENCE EXCITATION FILTER 465NM BW 35NM
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6590-0049
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FilterMax FLUORESCENCE EXCITATION FILTER 500NM BW 25NM
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6590-0050
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FilterMax FLUORESCENCE EXCITATION FILTER 518NM BW 26NM
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6590-0051
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FilterMax FLUORESCENCE EXCITATION FILTER 525 NM BW 45NM
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6590-0052
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FilterMax FLUORESCENCE EXCITATION FILTER 540NM BW 25NM
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6590-0053
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FilterMax FLUORESCENCE EXCITATION FILTER 550NM BW 10 NM
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6590-0054
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FilterMax FLUORESCENCE EXCITATION FILTER 585NM BW 10NM
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6590-0055
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Fluorescence (FI) Emission Filters
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Description
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FilterMax FLUORESCENCE EMISSION FILTER 465NM BW 35NM
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6590-0056 |
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FilterMax FLUORESCENCE EMISSION FILTER 535NM BW 25NM
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6590-0057 |
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FilterMax FLUORESCENCE EMISSION FILTER 595NM BW 35NM
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6590-0058 |
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FilterMax FLUORESCENCE EMISSION FILTER 625NM BW 35NM
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6590-0059 |
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FilterMax FLUORESCENCE EMISSION FILTER 430NM BW 35NM
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6590-0060 |
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FilterMax FLUORESCENCE EMISSION FILTER 650NM BW 40NM
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6590-0061 |
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FilterMax FLUORESCENCE EMISSION FILTER 485NM BW 20NM
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6590-0062 |
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FilterMax FLUORESCENCE EMISSION FILTER 500 NM BW 25NM
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6590-0063 |
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FilterMax FLUORESCENCE EMISSION FILTER 550NM BW 10NM
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6590-0064 |
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FilterMax FLUORESCENCE EMISSION FILTER 574 NM BW 25NM
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6590-0065 |
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FilterMax FLUORESCENCE EMISSION FILTER 585NM BW 10NM
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6590-0066 |
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FilterMax FLUORESCENCE EMISSION FILTER 635NM BW 35NM
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6590-0067 |
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FilterMax FLUORESCENCE EMISSION FILTER 660NM BW 32NM
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6590-0068 |
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FilterMax FLUORESCENCE EMISSION FILTER 668NM BW 12NM
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6590-0069 |
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FilterMax FLUORESCENCE EMISSION FILTER 670NM BW 40NM
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6590-0070 |
Fluorescence Polarization (FP) Filters
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Product Name
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Product Number |
| FilterMax FLUORESCENCE POLARIZATION (FP) Excitation Filter Visible | 6590-0071 |
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FilterMax FLUORESCENCE POLARIZATION (FP) Emission Filter Visible (QTY 2)
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6590-0072
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Time-Resolved Fluorescence (TRF) Filters
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Product Name
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Product Number |
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FilterMax TIME RESOLVED FLUORESCENCE (TRF) Excitation Filter 370NM BW80 NM
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6590-0073
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Absorbance Filters
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Product Name
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Product Number |
| FilterMax ABSORBANCE FILETER 280NM BW 5,5NM | 6590-002 |
| FilterMax ABSORBANCE FILTER 260NM BW 5,5NM | 6590-001 |
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FilterMax ABSORBANCE FILTER 320NM BW 5,5NM
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6590-0003
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FilterMax ABSORBANCE FILTER 420NM BW 8NM
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6590-0004
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FilterMax ABSORBANCE FILTER 450NM BW 8NM
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6590-0005
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FilterMax ABSORBANCE FILTER 465NM BW 8NM
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6590-0006
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FilterMax ABSORBANCE FILTER 470NM BW 8NM
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6590-0007
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FilterMax ABSORBANCE FILTER 480NM BW 8NM
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6590-0008
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FilterMax ABSORBANCE FILTER 490NM BW 8NM
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6590-0009
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FilterMax ABSORBANCE FILTER 492NM BW 8NM
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6590-0010
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FilterMax ABSORBANCE FILTER 510NM BW 8NM
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6590-0011
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FilterMax ABSORBANCE FILTER 515NM BW 8NM
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6590-0012
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FilterMax ABSORBANCE FILTER 520NM BW 8NM
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6590-0013
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FilterMax ABSORBANCE FILTER 532NM BW 8NM
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6590-0014
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FilterMax ABSORBANCE FILTER 540NM BW 8NM
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6590-0015
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FilterMax ABSORBANCE FILTER 548NM BW 8NM
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6590-0016
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FilterMax ABSORBANCE FILTER 550NM BW 8NM
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6590-0017
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FilterMax ABSORBANCE FILTER 560NM BW 8NM
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6590-0018
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FilterMax ABSORBANCE FILTER 562NM BW 8NM
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6590-0019
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FilterMax ABSORBANCE FILTER 570NM BW 8NM
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6590-0020
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FilterMax ABSORBANCE FILTER 575NM BW 8NM
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6590-0021
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FilterMax ABSORBANCE FILTER 580NM BW 8NM
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6590-0022
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FilterMax ABSORBANCE FILTER 590NM BW 8NM
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6590-0023
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FilterMax ABSORBANCE FILTER 595NM BW 8NM
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6590-0024
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FilterMax ABSORBANCE FILTER 600NM BW 8NM
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6590-0025
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FilterMax ABSORBANCE FILTER 610NM BW 8NM
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6590-0026
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FilterMax ABSORBANCE FILTER 620NM BW 8NM
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6590-0027
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FilterMax ABSORBANCE FILTER 630NM BW 8NM
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6590-0028
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FilterMax ABSORBANCE FILTER 640NM BW 8NM
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6590-0029
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FilterMax ABSORBANCE FILTER 645NM BW 8NM
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6590-0030
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FilterMax ABSORBANCE FILTER 650NM BW 8NM
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6590-0031
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FilterMax ABSORBANCE FILTER 340NM BW 10NM
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6590-0032
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FilterMax ABSORBANCE FILTER 350NM BW 10NM
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6590-0033
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FilterMax ABSORBANCE FILTER 360NM BW 10NM
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6590-0034
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FilterMax ABSORBANCE FILTER 370NM BW 10NM
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6590-0035
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FilterMax ABSORBANCE FILTER 380NM BW 10NM
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6590-0036
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FilterMax ABSORBANCE FILTER 405NM BW 10NM
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6590-0037
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FilterMax ABSORBANCE FILTER 414NM BW 10NM
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6590-0038
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FilterMax ABSORBANCE FILTER 260NM BW 12NM
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6590-0039
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FilterMax ABSORBANCE FILTER 280NM BW 12NM
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6590-0040
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FilterMax ABSORBANCE FILTER 320NM BW 12NM
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6590-0041
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FilterMax F3/F5 brochure
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Identification of phenolics in litchi and evaluation of anticancer cell proliferation activity and intracellular antioxidant activity
L Wen, L You, X Yang, J Yang, F Chen, Y Jiang… - Free Radical Biology …, 2015 - Elsevier
... Quercetin was used as positive control. The fluorescence generation was measured every 5
min for 35 cycles using a multimode microplate reader (Filter Max F5, Molecular Devices, USA)
with an excitation wavelength of 485 nm and an emission wavelength of 538 nm. ...
min for 35 cycles using a multimode microplate reader (Filter Max F5, Molecular Devices, USA)
with an excitation wavelength of 485 nm and an emission wavelength of 538 nm. ...
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The NADPH oxidase inhibitor DPI can abolish hypoxia-induced apoptosis of human kidney proximal tubular epithelial cells through Bcl2 up-regulation via ERK …
H Song, IY Han, Y Kim, YH Kim, IW Choi, SK Seo… - Life sciences, 2015 - Elsevier
... The cells were then incubated with 10 μL of WST-1 reagent at 37 °C for 4 h. The absorbance
of the cell cultures was measured at a wavelength of 450 nm using a Molecular Devices Filter
MAX F5 microplate reader (Molecular Devices, Sunnyvale, CA, USA). ...
of the cell cultures was measured at a wavelength of 450 nm using a Molecular Devices Filter
MAX F5 microplate reader (Molecular Devices, Sunnyvale, CA, USA). ...
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... The fluorescence intensity (488 nm excitation, 507 nm emission [16]) of each sample was
measured using a fluorescence microtiter-plate reader (FilterMax F5, Molecular Devices,
Sunnyvale, CA, USA) with excitation at 485 nm and emission at 535 nm. ...
measured using a fluorescence microtiter-plate reader (FilterMax F5, Molecular Devices,
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