ExpiFectamine™ CHO Transfection Kit
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ExpiFectamine™ CHO Transfection Kit
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ExpiFectamine™ CHO Transfection Kit

The ExpiFectamine CHO Transfection Kit is a core component of the ExpiCHO Expression System Kit (Cat. No. A29133) and enablesRead more
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Catalog NumberQuantity
A29131For 50 L of culture
A29129For 1 L of culture
A29130For 10 L of culture
Catalog number A29131
Price (USD)
41,200.00
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Quantity:
For 50 L of culture
Price (USD)
41,200.00
Each
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The ExpiFectamine CHO Transfection Kit is a core component of the ExpiCHO Expression System Kit (Cat. No. A29133) and enables transient transfection of high-density cultures of Chinese hamster ovary (CHO) cells. The high-efficiency, cationic transfection reagent, coupled with an optimized transfection enhancer and culture feed, will help power the highest possible level of protein expression from ExpiCHO-S Cells (Cat. No. A29127) cultured in ExpiCHO Expression Medium (Cat. No. A2910001).

All components work together synergistically with expression yields of 1–3 g per L of transfected culture demonstrated for some antibody and non-antibody proteins.

Features of the ExpiFectamine CHO Transfection Kit include:

  • Enables robust and reproducible transfection results, giving you greater confidence in your results and ability to use CHO cells from research to discovery
  • Achieve >90% transfection efficiency of high-density suspension CHO cell culture, with matching transfection enhancer and culture feed to boost transfection performance and protein expression
  • Uses one-third to one-half less plasmid DNA than other transfection reagents
  • Scale growth and transfection in culture formats from <1 mL in deep well plates up to 5 L when using Nalgene angled-bottom shake flasks
  • Flexible, reliable culture and transfection protocols with multiple options that readily fit into current transient expression workflows

The ExpiFectamine CHO Transfection Kit is specifically designed to work with ExpiCHO-S Cells in the ExpiCHO Expression System Kit. The transfection kit supplies the cationic ExpiFectamine CHO Transfection Reagent, ExpiFectamine CHO Transfection Enhancer, and ExpiCHO Feed. ExpiCHO-S Cells and ExpiCHO Expression Medium are available separately.

For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.
Specifications
Cell LineExpiCHO-S™, CHO-S, SFM Adapted
ClassificationAnimal Origin-free, Chemically-defined, Protein-free, Serum-free
Cell TypeOvarian Cells
Transfection TechniqueLipid-based Transfection
Product LineExpiFectamine™
Product TypeCHO Transfection Kit
QuantityFor 50 L of culture
Shipping ConditionRoom Temperature
Unit SizeEach
Contents & Storage
Includes 5 x 10 L Kits:
• ExpiFectamine CHO Reagent, 160 mL
• ExpiFectamine CHO Enhancer, 300 mL
• ExpiCHO Feed, 16.5 L

Sufficient for transfection of 50 L of culture.
Store in the dark at 2°C to 8°C.

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

My ExpiFectamine CHO Transfection Kit (Catalog No. A29130) was accidentally frozen. Can I still use it?

ExpiFectamine reagents generally does not transfect well after being frozen, as the freezing disrupts the lipid micelles. Therefore, we do not recommend using this kit.

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

Do you offer the ExpiFectamine CHO Transfection Enhancer, from the ExpiFectamine CHO Transfection Kit, as a standalone product?

No, we do not offer this ExpiFectamine CHO Transfection Kit component as a standalone product.

How many days should I wait before harvesting my protein with the ExpiCHO system?

Optimal time to harvest protein will depend on the specific properties of the protein being expressed and the protocol chosen. Typical harvest times to reach maximum titers for the various protocols are as follows:
- Standard Protocol: 8-10 days post-transfection
- High Titer Protocol: 10-12 days post-transfection
- Max Titer Protocol: 12-14 days post-transfection

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

I didn't add the enhancer with the ExpiCHO system. Will I still get good protein expression?

The Enhancer is designed to work with the ExpiCHO system for maximal expression. If the enhancer is not added, there will be a greater than 50% loss in expression.

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

Can I use a different transfection reagent with the Expi-CHO Expression System?

The ExpiFectamine CHO Transfection Reagent, ExpiFectamine CHO Enhancer and ExpiCHO Feed are optimized to work together to provide maximal protein expression levels and are provided as a single kit for convenience. The ExpiFectamine CHO Transfection Reagent provides high transfection efficiency of high density cultures, superior to any other transfection reagent. Expression levels greater than 30-fold higher are obtained using the ExpiCHO kit as directed versus substitution of PEI as a transfection reagent, while also using 50% less DNA.

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