Plasmid transfection
Increasing the amount of plasmid DNA and transfection reagent mixture increases transfection efficiency. Unfortunately, since most transfection reagents damage cells during transfection, simply using more is not always an option. Our Xfect reagent is a biodegradable transfection polymer that has been screened for its very low cytotoxicity profile and high transfection efficiency. Choose between Xfect Transfection Reagent, Xfect mESC Transfection Reagent, or Xfect Single Shots. If you prefer to use calcium phosphate instead, try our calcium phosphate transfection kit for consistent transfection efficiency.
Learn more about Xfect transfection
Overview of Xfect transfection
Xfect Transfection Reagent provides higher transfection efficiency, better cell viability, and a simple serum-compatible protocol.
Cell lines transfected with the Xfect reagent
See if your preferred cells have been successfully transfected with the Xfect reagent.
Transfection tips
Tips for maximizing transfection efficiency.
See all transfection reagent products
Select high-efficiency mammalian transfection reagents designed for plasmid DNA, RNA, or protein transfection.
Overview: Xfect RNA Transfection Reagent
Transfect all RNA types, including siRNA, mRNA, microRNA, and sgRNA, with Xfect RNA Transfection Reagent.
Xfect transfection protocol for cerebellar slices
Learn more about how to efficiently transfect cerebellar organotypic slice cultures.
Calcium phosphate transfection of neurons
Learn how to transfect your neuronal cultures more efficiently with lower toxicity.
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