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Multiplex Immunofluorescence (mIF) on COMET™

The COMET™ platform, from Lunaphore, a Bio-Techne brand, is a fully-automated, high-throughput, spatial biology platform that performs sequential immunofluorescence (seqIF™) through staining, imaging, and elution cycles. It offers the unique flexibility to work with off-the-shelf, non-conjugated primary antibodies. 

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Featured Multiplex IF Antibodies Qualified on COMET™

Detection of EPCAM in Mouse Colon Data Image

Figure 1: Detection of EPCAM in Mouse Colon via seqIF™ staining on COMET™ using Rat Anti-Mouse EPCAM, Monoclonal Antibody (Catalog # MAB11623 ). Tissue was stained using the Alexa Fluor™ 647 Goat anti-Rat IgG Secondary Antibody (Yellow; Lunaphore Catalog # DR647RT) and counterstained with DAPI (blue; Lunaphore Catalog # DR100). Specific staining was localized to the membrane.

Detection of Desmin in Human Skeletal Muscle via seqIF™  Data Image

Figure 2: Detection of Desmin in Human Skeletal Muscle via seqIF™ staining on COMET™using Mouse Anti-Human Desmin Monoclonal Antibody (Catalog # MAB11607). Tissue was stained using the Alexa Fluor™ 555 Goat anti-Mouse IgG Secondary Antibody (Yellow; Lunaphore Catalog # DR555MS) and counterstained with DAPI (blue; Lunaphore Catalog # DR100). Specific staining was localized to the cytoplasm and membrane.

Detection of AQP4 in Human Brain Cortex Data Image

Figure 3: Detection of AQP4 in Human Brain Cortex via seqIF™ staining on COMET™ using Mouse Anti-Human AQP4, Monoclonal Antibody (Catalog # MAB11659 ). Tissue was stained using the Alexa Fluor™ 647 Goat anti-Mouse IgG Secondary Antibody (Yellow; Lunaphore Catalog # DR647MS) and counterstained with DAPI (blue; Lunaphore Catalog # DR100). Specific staining was localized to the brain astrocytes.

Antibody Testing Process on COMET™

Bio-Techne's antibody validation experts have collaborated and trained alongside Lunaphore's research and development team covering protocols and requirements involved in the antibody validation process on COMET™. This includes the antibody qualification process for protocol optimization, with a focus on assessing specificity, sensitivity, and elution efficiency using positive control tissue. At Bio-Techne, our IHC validated antibodies have already undergone a rigorous process to be added to the catalog.  Antibody qualification process for COMET involves several key aspects as shown in Figure 1.

Illustration showing antibody testing process for mIF on COMET with descriptions of antibody sensitivity and specificity

Figure 4. Steps of Antibody Testing Process on COMET™ that leads to Lunaphore Certified badge

Multiplex IF (mIF) validated antibodies with a Lunaphore certified badge are taken through the qualification or verification process listed above. This rigorous testing process ensures that antibodies, from R&D Systems™ and Novus Biologicals™, part of Bio-Techne, deliver high-quality and specific staining on the COMET™ platform.  Bio-Techne Lunaphore Certified antibodies are also in the Lunaphore Panel Builder and added to the expanding COMET marker database.