TaqMan™ hPSC Scorecard™ Kit, Fast 96-well
TaqMan™ hPSC Scorecard™ Kit, Fast 96-well
Applied Biosystems™

TaqMan™ hPSC Scorecard™ Kit, Fast 96-well

The Applied Biosystems™ TaqMan™ hPSC Scorecard™ Kit 2 x 96w FAST enables verification of pluripotency and determination of lineage biasRead more
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The Applied Biosystems™ TaqMan™ hPSC Scorecard™ Kit 2 x 96w FAST enables verification of pluripotency and determination of lineage bias for both ES and iPS cell lines. Each of the two 96-well plates contains 94 predefined TaqMan™ Gene Expression assays (including endogenous controls) dried-down in the wells. Master mix is included for your convenience. To purchase the panel alone, see TaqMan™ hPSC Scorecard™ Panel 2 x 96w FAST. This product is also available in a 384-well format.

• Assess an entire gene signature in one simple experiment
• Compare results to a reference standard with the accompanying hPSC Scorecard™ Analysis Software
• Identify lines with trilineage differentiation potential
• Evaluate inductive differentiation specified to one germ layer
• Access validated content for increased confidence in your results

Assess an Entire Gene Signature in One Experiment
The TaqMan™ hPSC Scorecard™ Panel helps save time by offering pre-plated assays in a stable and convenient dried-down format. Simply add TaqMan™ Master Mix to your cDNA of interest and transfer to the 96-well plate with a multichannel pipette.

Compare Results to a Reference Standard
The TaqMan™ hPSC Scorecard™ Panel includes access to proprietary cloud-based analysis software that allows you to view and export graphs and tables of results, as well as generate reports. The software is compatible with seven Applied Biosystems™ qRT-PCR systems and is available at no additional charge.

Identify Lines with Trilineage Differentiation Potential
Include randomly differentiated embryoid body (EB) samples (differentiated for at least 7 days using standard EB methods) in your analysis and determine whether your lines are biased toward one or more of the three germ layers (endoderm, mesoderm, ectoderm).

Evaluate Inductive Differentiation Specified to One Germ Layer
The panel includes over twenty markers for each of the three germ layers that have been shown to respond as expected to directed differentiation in monolayer culture. Quickly evaluate time course data, culture conditions and media formulations for your germ layer of interest with this one panel.

Access Validated Content
The panel contents are based on published work (Bock et al., Cell 144, 439–452, 2011) and were validated against multiple human ES and iPS lines.

What You Get
The TaqMan™ hPSC Scorecard™ Panel 2 x 96w FAST includes:

• Two 96-well plates of 94 TaqMan™ Gene Expression assays
• Two optical plate covers
• Two 1 mL vials TaqMan™ Fast Advanced Master Mix
For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.
Specifications
Detection MethodPrimer-probe
FormDried Down
Format96-well plate
Reaction SpeedFast
For Use With (Equipment)QuantStudio™ 12k Flex, StepOnePlus™, Fast Mode, ViiA™ 7 System
Product LineTaqMan™
Quantity2 x 96-well plates
Research CategoryStem Cell Research
SpeciesHuman
For Use With (Application)Stem Cell Analysis
No. of Reactions96 Reactions
Unit SizeEach
Contents & Storage
• Two 96-well plates each containing the 96-assay panel (room temperature)
• Two optical covers (room temperature storage)
• Two 1 mL vials of TaqMan™ Fast Advanced Master Mix (thawed for shipping, DO NOT RE-FREEZE, store at 2–8°C)

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

Will I need to update my TaqMan hPSC Scorecard Analysis Software?

No software update is required. Because the hPSC Scorecard Analysis Software is cloud based, you will always have access to the most up-to-date version of the software every time you log in.

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How do I export Ct values in the TaqMan hPSC Scorecard Analysis Software?

The only way to view the Ct values in the current version is through the expression plot. We expect the software's Excel export to include the gene names and Ct values in a future version of the software.

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I'm using the TaqMan hPSC Scorecard Analysis Software. How are the scores calculated?

A proprietary algorithm compares the Ct values for each marker set to the values in the reference database and calculates the score based on how well the expression correlates. In general, scores close to 0 indicate comparable expression to that of the reference standard using undifferentiated cells. Scores higher than 1 indicates up regulation relative to undifferentiated cells and less than -1 indicate down regulation relative to undifferentiated cells.

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I'm using the TaqMan hPSC Scorecard Analysis Software. What lines were used to generate the reference standard?

Thirteen pluripotent stem cell lines were used to generate the reference standard including:

  • H9 ESC P28
  • iPS BS3C P35
  • iPS18C P29
  • HUES9 P28
  • HUES13 P56
  • HUES28 P28
  • HUES44 P25
  • HUES48 P21
  • HUES49 P21
  • HUES53 P24
  • HUES63 P46
  • HUES64 P30
  • HUES65 P29


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I'm using the TaqMan hPSC Scorecard Analysis Software. My sample has a red flag on it, or is not showing any results. What does that mean?

The hPSC Scorecard Analysis Software performs a set of quality control checks upon data import to ensure the quality of the results.
You may see one of the following red flag warnings:

  • Internal positive control: The expression levels of the housekeeping genes were low, signifying that there was an issue with the qRT-PCR. The sample is excluded from analysis and must be repeated.
  • Bad Rox: The ROX dye is used as a passive reference during the qPCR. If the ROX dye is not detected, it is suggestive that some of the assay wells may not have received the proper amount of Master Mix. This may explain why a particular assay is not showing the anticipated gene expression level.
  • Sendai Virus Detected (SEV): The hPSC Scorecard Panel includes a control to look for Sendai virus expression. A flag will appear if a Ct value of greater than 30 is observed for this control. On some rare occasions, the SEV oligonucleotides will cross react with other genes resulting in a false SEV flag in differentiated cells. If you see this flag, and did not anticipate Sendai virus detection, you may want to repeat the sample or look at the amplification plot (In the 96 well plate: well B9; in the 384 well plate: wells D3, D9, D15, and D21) to see if the automated Ct value call is real, or just an error.
  • Insufficient Data: The analysis software requires a minimum number of genes to be amplified in each the four categories (i.e., self-renewal (“pluri”), ectoderm, mesoderm, and endoderm) to accurately analyze your data. If the minimum number of genes in each category does not amplify, or if data has been omitted by the user, the Insufficient Data flag will appear and the sample is excluded from analysis. The sample should be repeated.


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