TSA Signal Amplification (TSA) Systems See the difference with TSA — the ultimate technology for unparalleled detection sensitivity For unparalled sensitivity, TSA technology Increase your immunohistochemistry and in situ hybridization detection capabilities with PerkinElmer’s proprietary Tyramide Signal Amplification technology (TSA™) — and see clearly why TSA is the standard for superior IHC and ISH sensitivity in labs around the world. The remarkable sensitivity enhancements that TSA delivers let you see previously undetectable levels of protein or nucleic acid — for invaluable new information and insight into your research. Hundreds of technical publications to date provide proof of the sensitivity, versatility and applicability of TSA technology to a wide range of scientific research fields. Add TSA to your protocols and you, too, will see the difference. Tyramide Signal Amplification is a patented* technology invented by PerkinElmer scientists that amplifies both chromogenic and fluorescent signals in many applications. TSA can be used in any application that allows the addition of horseradish peroxidase (HRP) into its protocol, such as immunohistochemistry, in situ hybridization, ELISA and microarray-based differential gene and protein expression studies. In standard IHC and ISH protocols, use of TSA results in a significant increase in sensitivity, without loss of resolution or increase in background. *TSA is protected by US patents: 5,731,158, 5,583,001, and 5,196,306 and foreign equivalents. PerkinElmer is the world’s sole source of patented TSA tech 2 makes all the difference Quick Glance Innovative amplification technology maintains signal clarity TSA is easily integrated into any protocol after an initial addition of horseradish peroxidase (HRP). The HRP is used to catalyze the deposition and binding of a labeled (e.g., biotin, DNP or other labeling moieties) tyramide onto tissue sections or cell preparations previously blocked with proteins. This reaction is quick (less than 10 minutes). The binding is covalent because the reaction intermediately dimerizes with tyrosine residues on the surface-bound endogenous proteins. These labels can then be detected by standard chromogenic or fluorescent techniques. Since the added labels are only deposited proximal to the enzyme site, there is minimal, if any, loss of resolution. Diagram of TSA direct fluorescence detection. hnology — the standard for superior IHC and ISH sensitivity. w w w. p e r k i n e l m e r. c o m 3 See the difference in your TSA can provide numerous benefits when you add it to your immunohistochemistry or Increase Sensitivity Conserve Antibody or Probe Maximizing the sensitivity of methods aimed at the cellular localization of proteins and nucleic acids is of particular importance when target levels are known or suspected to be low. Addition of TSA to your protocol may reveal localized targets previously undetectable and therefore unsuspected — without loss of resolution or increase in background. Application of TSA may be beneficial even when an increase in sensitivity is not required because TSA allows use of less antibody or probe. Typically, the same level of sensitivity can be achieved with a significant reduction in the amount of target antibody (up to 1,000-fold) or probe used. CHR 15 D2 Gene mapping of c-myc, exon 2 gene (855 bp) mapped to chromosome 15, band D2, mouse metaphase chromosomes. Sensitivity improvement with TSA allows use of smaller (cDNA, oligos) probes for more precise localization. Detection of single copy genomic sequence was achieved using a probe less than 2 kb. A B IHC of EBV antigen in Hodgkin’s Lymphoma of mixed cellularity. Comparison shows (A) Anti-EBV dilution 1:25, without TSA enhancement, (B) Anti-EBV dilution 1:25,000, enhanced by TSA. (Courtesy of R. Von Wasielewski and S. Gignac, Pathologisches Institut de Medizinischen Hochscule, Hannover, Germany.) Do Multi-Target Detection Eliminate PCR TSA systems have been designed to allow utilization of various chromogens or fluorophores. This flexibility facilitates applications in which multi-target detection in the same sample is of interest. TSA is simpler and faster than IS-PCR with equivalent sensitivity. It detects even low or single copy genes. No special equipment is required. Multi-target detection enables simultaneous visualization of multiple targets. A B Detection of HIV-1 DNA in formaldehyde-fixed lymph node tissues from positive autopsy material. (A) In situ PCR, 20 cycles. (B) TSA-enhanced ISH. (Courtesy of Dr. J. Luka and C. Afflerbach, Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, VA.) 4 research with TSA in your protocol in situ hybridization protocols. Use of TSA is particularly valuable when you need to: Obtain High Resolution Get Faster Results TSA provides exquisite resolution — for clearer images than other methods. See results within a day versus up to a week for radiometric detection, and achieve equivalent sensitivity and resolution. A B Comparison of direct immunofluorescent staining and TSAenhanced direct fluorescent staining of CMV infected cells. (A) Direct fluorescent staining. (B) Direct fluorescent staining enhanced by TSA. A Reduce Interference Biotin-free TSA Plus DNP Systems provide a simple protocol and eliminate biotin quenching procedures. Biotin-free formats also eliminate background problems. B Comparison of radiometric and TSA-amplified ISH detection of muscarinic receptor mRNA in rat brain hippocampus. M-1 oligo-nucleotide probes were labeled with 33P and fluoresceinN6-ddATP by 3' end-labeling and were hybridized to frozen rat brain tissue sections. (A) Autoradiography of 33P was carried out for one month. (B) TSA amplification with DAB. A B Detection of p53 mRNA in lung tissue. Digoxigenin-labeled p53 RNA probes were hybridized to paraffin-embedded lung tissue. Comparison shows (A) standard digoxigenin detection with alkaline phophatase/BCIP-NBT (60 minute substrate incubation), and (B) TSA Plus DNP with alkaline phosphatase/BCIP-NBT (15 minute substrate incubation). w w w. p e r k i n e l m e r. c o m 5 TSA Direct Fluorescence Detecti Immunohistochemistry P HR Detection of Target Key: SA B F T SA HRP AP B 2˚ Ab 1˚ Ab = = = = = = Biotin Fluorophore Tyramide Streptavidin Horseradish Peroxidase Alkaline Phosphatase Amplification and Visualization Procedures Actual Time Added to Protocol Blocking Step 30 min Wash Step 3 x 5 min Incubation of fluorophore tyramide 3 – 10 min Wash Step 3 x 5 min BLOCKING REAGENT TARGET F Signal Amplification T F T SA F HR T F P T T Production of Reactive Tyramide by HRP F B 2˚ Ab F F T T 1˚ Ab F F T T Visualization via Fluorescence Microscopy Mouse Brain, 20x magnification, 2 second exposure Conventional detection with Cyanine 3 conjugated 2˚ antibody. Dilution 1:1,000 6 Standard TSA Cyanine 3. Dilution 1:100,000 TSA Plus Cyanine 3. Dilution 1:10,000,000 on In Situ Hybridization Key: Detection of Target H R B F T SA HRP AP D P SA = = = = = = = Biotin Fluorophore Tyramide Streptavidin Horseradish Peroxidase Alkaline Phosphatase Digoxigenin Amplification and Visualization Procedures Actual Time Added to Protocol Blocking Step 30 min Wash Step 3 x 5 min Incubation of fluorophore tyramide 3 – 10 min Wash Step 3 x 5 min PROBE B BLOCKING REAGENT TARGET Signal Amplification F F T F T H R P Production of Reactive Tyramide by HRP T SA F F T T B F F T T Visualization via Fluorescence Microscopy Embryonic mouse brain histone H4 mRNA ISH, using TSA Plus Cyanine 3 and MAP2 immunoreactivity (IHC) with TSA Plus Fluorescein System. w w w. p e r k i n e l m e r. c o m 7 TSA Indirect Chromogenic or Fluo (Biotin-based or Biotin-free) Immunohistochemistry HR Detection of Target P SA B 2˚ Amplification and Visualization Procedures Actual Time Added to Protocol Blocking Step 30 min Wash Step 3 x 5 min Incubation of biotinyl tyramide 3 – 10 min Wash Step 3 x 5 min Addition of enzyme conjugate 30 min Wash Step 3 x 5 min Ab 1˚ Ab BLOCKING REAGENT B TARGET T B HR T B B T T Ab 1˚ Ab Detection of Amplified Signal B B B B B T T HR HR P SA T T SA T B P HR Ab SA 1˚ Ab B B T T Visualization SA SA B T T SA B P HR Ab SA 1˚ Ab HR P T P B HR HR P T 2˚ SA T SA B SA 8 HR HR P SA B T B HR P B Incubation of chromogen or fluorophore P HR HR P SA P SA B B HR P HR P P HR HR P T HR SA B SA B T T 2˚ Production of Reactive Tyramide by HRP B B SA P SA HR P SA T SA T 2˚ B P T Signal Amplification B B T T P rescence Detection (Biotin-based or Biotin-free) In Situ Hybridization Detection of Target H R P SA Amplification and Visualization Procedures Actual Time Added to Protocol Blocking Step 30 min Wash Step 3 x 5 min Incubation of biotinyl tyramide 3 – 10 min Wash Step 3 x 5 min Addition of enzyme conjugate 30 min Wash Step 3 x 5 min PROBE B BLOCKING REAGENT TARGET Signal Amplification B Production of Reactive Tyramide by HRP B T B H T R P T SA B B T T B B B T T Detection of Amplified Signal HR HR P P SA B T B B T T SA SA B P HR Incubation of chromogen or fluorophore SA SA SA P P T HR P B HR HR HRP SA B B T T Visualization HR HR P P SA T B T B B T T SA B SA P HR SA SA SA HR P B HR P P HRP HR SA B B T T w w w. p e r k i n e l m e r. c o m 9 Visualization Options for Indirect Immunohistochemistry Chromogenic with SA-HRP SA P HR T B P T SA P HR SA T P HR SA B T T 1˚ Ab P HR B B T T Chromogenic with SA-AP AP SA B B T T T B AP B B T T Fluorescence with SA-Fluorophore F SA B T B F T SA T B T T B B F 2˚ Ab F SA 1˚ Ab P HR T SA 10 B SA B F SA SA Addition of SA-Fluorophore (SA-Fluorescein) (SA-Coumarin) (SA-Texas Red®) viewed by fluorescence microscopy SA F F SA B AP SA 1˚ Ab AP SA B P HR SA B AP AP T 2˚ Ab SA SA T B T Addition of SA-AP followed by alkaline phosphatase catalyzed chromogen SA AP AP SA Addition of SA-HRP followed by horseradish peroxidase catalyzed chromogen SA B SA After signal amplification, the deposited biotin can be directly visualized by any of the following methods: B P 2˚ Ab SA SA B HR HR P HR P B T Amplification and Visualization Procedures B SA HR P HR B B T T F SA NOTE: TSA and Avidin Biotin Complex (ABC) — TSA can be integrated into systems currently using the ABC method, either before or after the ABC step. Detection In Situ Hybridization Chromogenic with SA-HRP HR HR P Amplification and Visualization Procedures P SA T B B T T HR SA SA B SA SA SA P P T B HR P B HR HR HRP SA B B T T P After signal amplification, the deposited biotin can be directly visualized by any of the following methods: Addition of SA-HRP followed by horseradish peroxidase catalyzed chromogen Chromogenic with SA-AP AP AP SA SA T B B T T SA SA B AP SA SA AP P T B SA Addition of SA-AP followed by alkaline phosphatase catalyzed chromogen B HR AP AP B B T T Addition of SA-Fluorophore (SA-Fluorescein) (SA-Coumarin) (SA-Texas Red®) viewed by fluorescence microscopy Fluorescence with SA-Fluorophore F F SA SA T B B T T SA B F SA SA SA SA F HR T B P B F F B B T T Probe Labeling Option P HR SA B H R P H Ab Ab F D R P w w w. p e r k i n e l m e r. c o m 11 There’s a TSA system PerkinElmer offers a variety of TSA systems to enable every lab to benefit from the sensitivity enhancements of this outstanding technology. You’ll maximize the difference that TSA makes in your IHC and ISH applications when you select a TSA system based on your research requirements and the experience of your lab. First, consider your research requirements: • Select chromogenic or fluorescence detection based on your laboratory equipment and your need for a permanent record. • Eliminate biotin interference by considering the level of endogenous biotin in your specimens and your desire to reduce background or eliminate biotin-quenching procedures. • Choose from several fluorophores based on your preferred fluors and your interest in performing multi-target detection. • Determine the degree of amplification you need, taking into account the abundance of the protein or gene in your specimen and your need to conserve antibody or probe. Then, based on your experience, choose one of three TSA formats: • Complete TSA Systems: complete tyramide signal amplification kits include labeled tyramide, amplification diluent, streptavidin HRP, blocking reagent and comprehensive instruction manuals. Additional antibodies, conjugates, and chromogens may be required for your optimal protocol and may be purchased separately. • Complete TSA Plus Systems: tyramide signal amplification kits that provide 10 to 20 times the sensitivity enhancement of regular TSA systems. • TSA Reagent Packs: stand-alone amplification reagents that provide researchers experienced with TSA the flexibility to develop their own protocols. Mouse Brain, 20x magnification, 15 second exposure Conventional detection with fluorescein conjugated 2° antibody. Dilution 1:100 12 Standard TSA fluorescein. Dilution 1:10,000 TSA Plus fluorescein. Dilution 1:1,000,000 for your laboratory… Complete TSA Systems TSA Fluorescence Systems • Used for direct fluorescence detection in IHC and ISH applications. • While not as sensitive as TSA Plus systems, allow significant reductions in antibody or probe with necessary sensitivity in many applications. A TSA Biotin Systems • Designed for chromogenic detection in ISH and IHC applications. • Can also be used for indirect fluorescence detection to maximize fluorescent signal amplification. • Use streptavidin-conjugated chromogens or fluorophores for visualization. B IHC detection of CD3 antigen in serial sections of paraffinembedded human tonsil. (A) Rabbit anti-CD3 1:400, biotinylated anti-rabbit, ABC, with DAB chromogenic detection. (B) TSA Biotin: Rabbit anti-CD3 1:400, biotinylated anti-rabbit, SA-HRP, biotinyl tyramide, ABC, with DAB chromogenic detection. (Courtesy of F. van den Berg and A. de Koning, Dept. Pathology, AMC, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.) Complete TSA Plus Systems TSA Plus Fluorescence Systems • Used for direct fluorescence detection in IHC and ISH applications. • Provide very high sensitivity in ISH compared to traditional methods. • While developed specifically for ISH applications, these systems can also be used with IHC applications. Embryonic mouse brain. Histone H4 mRNA ISH, using TSA Plus Cyanine 3 and MAP2 immunoreactivity (IHC) with TSA Plus Fluorescein System. • Choose from five different fluorphores: fluorescein, TMR, coumarin, Cyanine-3, or Cyanine-5. TSA Plus Fluorescence Palette Systems • Convenient and cost-effective way of combining two fluors for multi-target detection procedures. • Choose from four different two-fluor combinations. • Evaluation of TSA fluorescence detection or exploring multi-target detection is easy with our TSA Plus Fluorescence Palette System, a trial-sized kit with four different fluors packaged together. Each fluor has sufficient reagent for 10 –35 slides. Multi-target detection in the same sample. Detection of ArgVasopressin and Oxytocin in rat brain using TSA Cyanine 3 and TSA Cyanine 5, respectively. w w w. p e r k i n e l m e r. c o m 13 …with the flexibility to match your research and application needs. TSA Plus DNP Systems TSA Reagent Packs • Designed for biotin-free chromogenic detection in IHC and ISH applications. TSA Reagent Packs are stand-alone tyramide (SAT) kits for signal amplification that provide flexibility to researchers for TSA protocol development. Researchers must supply their own blocking buffer, HRP and other reagents as needed. If you have not used TSA Signal Amplification reagents before, we strongly suggest purchasing one of our complete TSA systems, which include a set of quality controlled reagents optimized to work well together. • Use to reduce background associated with endogenous biotin. • Simple protocol eliminates biotin-quenching procedures. • The ISH protocol included is specifically optimized for using with popular DIG-labeled probes, although any hapten-labeled probe can be used. • Enhances sensitivity of existing DIG labeling protocols. Use versatile, flexible TSA to enhance sensitivity in many applications TSA is compatible with all common detection methods: TSA makes a difference in the sensitivity of any application using an antibody or gene probe that allows the addition of HRP into its protocol: • Enzymatic ABC (avidin-biotinylated HRP complex) • ELISA: amplify signal in microplate-based assays, greatly increasing sensitivity or reducing the use of antibodies. Use our convenient ELAST ® ELISA Amplification System. • Protein microarrays: detect low abundance proteins in differential protein expression experiments. Use our TSA AUTOMATED Kits with our ProteinArray™ Workstation, a highly flexible, fully automated system for processing multiple protein microarrays. • Genomic microarrays: apply TSA to your cDNA differential gene expression studies using our MICROMAX™ TSA Labeling and Detection Kits. PAP (peroxidase anti-peroxidase) APAP (alkaline phosphatase anti-alkaline phosphatase) • Chromogenic BCIP/NBT (using alkaline phosphataseconjugated secondary antibody or avidin) DAB (using second application of HRPconjugated secondary antibody or avidin) • Electron Microscopy (EM) Gold conjugate Immunogold detection systems • Fluorescence (Direct and Indirect) Quick Glance Expert technical support with one phone call PerkinElmer Life and Analytical Sciences gives you easy access to a worldwide network of local support offices, staffed by highly trained professionals who speak your language. You’ll get expert assistance for all of your questions — no matter where you are located — when you add TSA to your protocols. Contact us at (800) 762-4000 or (+1) 203-925-4602, or by e-mail at techsupport@perkinelmer.com or techsupport.europe@perkinelmer.com. 14 Ordering Information TSA Fluorescence Systems Product No. of Slides Product No. TSA Fluorescein System 50–150 100–300 100–300 100–300 50–150 50–150 NEL701A001KT NEL701001KT NEL702001001KT NEL703001KT NEL704A001KT NEL705A001KT TSA TMR System TSA Coumarin System TSA Cyanine 3 System TSA Cyanine 5 System* TSA Biotin Systems Product No. of Slides Product No. TSA Biotin System 50–150 200–600 NEL700A001KT NEL700001KT Product No. of Slides Product No. TSA Plus Fluorescein System 50–150 250–750 50–150 250–750 50–150 250–750 50–150 250–750 NEL741001KT NEL741B001KT NEL742001KT NEL742B001KT NEL744001KT NEL744B001KT NEL745001KT NEL745B001KT Product No. of Slides Product No. TSA Plus Cyanine 3/Cyanine 5 System* TSA Plus Cyanine 3/Fluorescein System TSA Plus Cyanine 5/Fluorescein System* TSA Plus Fluorescein/TMR System TSA Plus Fluorescence Palette System (contains one each of Fluorescein, TMR, Cyanine 3 and Cyanine 5)* 50–150 50–150 50–150 50–150 10–35 NEL752001KT NEL753001KT NEL754001KT NEL756001KT NEL760001KT Product No. of Slides Product No. TSA Plus DNP (AP) System 25–75 50–150 25–75 50–150 NEL746B001KT NEL746A001KT NEL747B001KT NEL747A001KT Product No. of Slides Product No. TSA Biotin Tyramide Reagent Pack 200–600 1,000–3,000 100–300 500–1,500 100–300 50–150 250–750 50–150 SAT700001EA SAT700B001EA SAT701001EA SAT701B001EA SAT702001EA SAT704A001EA SAT704B001EA SAT705A001EA TSA Plus Fluorescence Systems TSA Plus TMR System TSA Plus Cyanine 3 System TSA Plus Cyanine 5 System* TSA Plus Fluorescence Palette Systems TSA Plus DNP Systems (Biotin-free) TSA Plus DNP (HRP) System TSA Reagent Packs TSA Fluorescein Tyramide Reagent Pack TSA TMR Tyramide Reagent Pack TSA Cyanine 3 Tyramide Reagent Pack TSA Cyanine 5 Tyramide Reagent Pack* *Cyanine 5 tyramides cannot be visualized with most digital cameras. w w w. p e r k i n e l m e r. c o m 15 Complementary Products for Use with TSA These high quality conjugates, chromogens and secondary antibodies can be used with TSA Assay Systems and Reagent Packs. Chromogens & Conjugates Product Product No. BCIP/NBT (AP substrate) DAB (HRP substrate) Antifluorescein-AP Antifluorescein-HRP Streptavidin Fluorescein Streptavidin Texas Red® Streptavidin Coumarin Streptavidin-HRP Streptavidin-AP NEL937001PK NEL938001EA NEF709001PK NEF710001EA NEL720001EA NEL721001EA NEL722001EA NEL750001EA NEL751001EA Secondary Antibodies Antibody Label Size Concentration Product No. Anti-human IgG (goat)* Anti-human IgG (goat)* Anti-human IgG (goat) Anti-mouse IgG (goat) Anti-mouse IgG (goat) Anti-mouse IgG (goat) Anti-rabbit IgG (goat) Anti-rabbit IgG (goat) Anti-rabbit IgG (goat) AP HRP Biotin AP HRP Biotin AP HRP Biotin 1 mL 1 mL 0.5 mg 1 mL 1 mL 0.5 mg 1 mL 1 mL 0.5 mg 1 mg/mL 1 mg/mL Lyophilized 1 mg/mL 1 mg/mL Lyophilized 1 mg/mL 1 mg/mL Lyophilized NEF801001EA NEF802001EA NEF803001EA NEF821001EA NEF822001EA NEF823001EA NEF811001EA NEF812001EA NEF813001EA *Bovine serum albumin added as a stabilizer. TSA technology from PerkinElmer — the difference is clear! Add TSA to your protocols and you, too, will see the difference. Learn more about the exciting enhancements you’ll see when you use the ultimate technology for maximizing detection sensitivity. For more information, visit www.perkinelmer.com/tsa, phone (800) 762-4000 or (+1) 203-925-4602, or contact your local sales representative. For a complete listing of our global offices, visit www.perkinelmer.com/lasoffices. PerkinElmer Life and Analytical Sciences 710 Bridgeport Avenue Shelton, CT 06484-4794 USA Phone: (800) 762-4000 or (+1) 203-925-4602 www.perkinelmer.com For a complete listing of our global offices, visit www.perkinelmer.com/lasoffices ©2007 PerkinElmer, Inc. All rights reserved. The PerkinElmer logo and design are registered trademarks of PerkinElmer, Inc. TSA, ProteinArray, MICROMAX and ELAST are trademarks or registered trademarks of PerkinElmer, Inc. or its subsidiaries, in the United States and other countries. Texas Red is a registered trademark of Teletype Corp. 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