Escort™ IV Transfection Reagent Lipid reagent for transient and stable transfection of mammalian and insect cells.

General description

Escort™ IV is a unique formulation of a proprietary polycationic lipid and a neutral non-transfecting lipid. This liposome-forming compound is used for transfection of nucleic acids into a wide variety of eukaryotic cell types.

Application

Suitable for transient and stable transfection of nucleic acids into cultured eukaryotic cells. Use approximately 4-16 μL Escort™ IV and 2 μg DNA per 6 cm cell culture plate. Protocol optimization provides very efficient transfection. For a list of cells that have been successfully transfected using Escort™ IV, see the Transfection Reagent Selection Guide.

Features and Benefits

• Suitable for stable and transient transfection
• Optimized for a wide variety of cell lines
• Low toxicity
• Compatible with both serum and serum-free transfection protocols
• Ideal for Sf9, Sf21 and S2 insect cells