ExpiFectamine™ 293 Transfection Kit
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ExpiFectamine™ 293 Transfection Kit
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ExpiFectamine™ 293 Transfection Kit

The ExpiFectamine™ 293 Transfection Kit is a core component of the Expi293™ Expression System. It is designed for transient transfectionRead more
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A14525For 10 L of culture
A14526For 50 L of culture
A14524For 1 L of culture
Catalog number A14525
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For 10 L of culture
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The ExpiFectamine™ 293 Transfection Kit is a core component of the Expi293™ Expression System. It is designed for transient transfection of high density cultures of HEK (human embryonic kidney) 293 cells. The high-efficiency, cationic, lipid-based transfection reagent and transfection enhancers are designed to power the highest possible level of protein expression from Expi293F™ cells cultured in Expi293™ Expression Medium

  • Designed specifically for transfection of high density suspension cell culture, with matching transfection enhancers that boost transfection performance and protein expression
  • Achieves protein yields 2- to 10-fold higher than other transfection reagents used on high density 293 cell cultures
  • Employs the same transient expression protocols typically used in current low-density 293 suspension culture systems to easily switch from low density systems to the high yield, high density Expi293™ Expression System
  • Provides robust and reproducible transfection results, giving users greater confidence in their results
  • Scale transfections for culture volumes of less than 1 mL to greater than 10 liters, while maintaining equivalent volumetric protein yields

The ExpiFectamine™ 293 Transfection Kit is specifically designed to work with Expi293F™ cells in the Expi293™ Expression System. The transfection kit consists of the cationic lipid-based ExpiFectamine™ 293 Reagent and ExpiFectamine™ 293 Transfection Enhancers 1 and 2. The enhancers are added 18 to 22 hours post-transfection to boost transfection, cell viability, and protein expression. The protocol for use of ExpiFectamine™ 293 Transfection components is very similar to transfection protocols for other transient expression reagents, such as 293fectin™ and FreeStyle™ MAX.

For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.
Specifications
Cell LineExpi293F™
ClassificationAnimal Origin-Free, Chemically Defined, Protein-Free, Serum-Free
Cell TypeEstablished Cell Lines
Sample TypePlasmid DNA
Transfection TechniqueLipid-based Transfection
For Use With (Application)Transfection
Product LineExpiFectamine™
Product TypeTransfection Kit
PurityCell Culture Grade
QuantityFor 10 L of culture
Serum CompatibleNo
Unit SizeEach
Contents & Storage
27 mL ExpiFectamine™ 293 Reagent
50 mL ExpiFectamine™ 293 Transfection Enhancer 1
500 mL ExpiFectamine™ 293 Transfection Enhancer 2

Sufficient for transfection of 10 L of culture

Store at +2°C to +8°C

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

I left my DNA-ExpiFectamine 293 transfection complexes sit longer than 20 minutes. Will they be okay?

The best transfection efficiencies are obtained when transfection complexes are used fresh. However, they should be stable for at least an hour.

Find additional tips, troubleshooting help, and resources within our Transfection Support Center.

I ran out of OptiPRO SFM. Can I use use Opti-MEM I Reduced Serum Medium to make my DNA-ExpiFectamine 293 transfection complexes?

We do not recommend using OptiPRO SFM to make DNA-ExpiFectamine 293 transfection complexes. If you require an animal origin-free system, you may use FreeStyle 293 Expression Medium to make the complexes, but keep in mind that there will be a 10-20% drop in final protein yields.

Find additional tips, troubleshooting help, and resources within our Transfection Support Center.

Can FreeStyle 293-F cells grown in FreeStyle 293 expression medium be transfected with ExpiFectamine293 Reagent along with enhancers? Is so, will the transfection efficiency be higher than that with FreeStyle Max Reagent?

You should be able to use the ExpiFectamine293 Reagent for transfection of Freestyle 293-F cells grown in FreeStyle 293 Expression Medium; however, the enhancers will provide only a little boost in expression as they are designed to work with higher density cultures that FreeStyle 293 Expression Medium cannot support.

Find additional tips, troubleshooting help, and resources within our Transfection Support Center.

What is the stability of DNA-ExpiFectamine 293 transfection complexes?

The best transfection efficiencies are obtained when transfection complexes are used fresh. However, they should be stable for at least an hour.

Find additional tips, troubleshooting help, and resources within our Transfection Support Center.

Can I purchase the ExpiFectamine 293 Transfection Enhancers 1 & 2 separately?

No, you cannot purchase the enhancers separately. They are only sold as part of a kit (with ExpiFectamine 293 Reagent).

Find additional tips, troubleshooting help, and resources within our Transfection Support Center.