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From Chromogenic to Chemiluminescent: A Comprehensive Overview of HRP/AP Immunoassay Reagents & Supporting Reagents


Abstract
Aladdin specializes in the R&D and manufacture of critical reagents for immunoassays and in-vitro diagnostics. Centered on HRP/AP platforms, we provide one-stop solutions spanning ready-to-use chromogenic and chemiluminescent substrates; enzyme/antibody/protein stabilizers; blocking and interference-suppression reagents; signal enhancers; and general buffers. Our products deliver low background, high sensitivity, a broad linear dynamic range, and outstanding lot-to-lot consistency across applications including ELISA, Western blot, immunohistochemistry (IHC), microarray/biochip, and lateral flow. Multiple pack sizes and sensitivity tiers are available to support both research development and large-scale manufacturing.

Ready-to-Use Chromogenic Substrates — HRP Soluble Substrates

One-Component TMB ELISA Substrate

The Aladdin series of one-component TMB ELISA substrates (one-component TMB chromogenic solutions) features low background, high stability, minimal lot-to-lot variation, and selectable sensitivity grades. The system provides excellent signal development and is suitable for ELISA kit R&D and manufacturing.

ELISA (Soluble) TMB Substrates

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Product Description

Shelf Life

TMB Super Sensitive One-Component ELISA Substrate

T615600-SS

125 mL
250 mL
500 mL

Ultra-sensitive grade; OD ≈ 30% higher than the “standard” TMB ST under comparable conditions.

3 years

TMB High Sensitive One-Component ELISA Substrate

T615600-HS

125 mL
250 mL
500 mL

High-sensitivity grade; OD ≈ 15% higher than the “standard” TMB ST.

3 years

TMB One-Component ELISA Substrate

T615600-ST

125 mL
250 mL
500 mL

The ELISA TMB “gold standard” substrate; suitable for both research and industrial manufacturing.

4 years

TMB Broad Range One-Component ELISA Substrate

T615600-BR

125 mL
250 mL
500 mL

Broad dynamic range TMB with an extended linear range.

4 years

TMB Slow One-Component ELISA Substrate

T615600-SL

125 mL
250 mL
500 mL

Slow-developing TMB with a wide linear detection range; for 15–30 min color development.

4 years

TMB Slow Plus One-Component ELISA Substrate

T615600-SP

125 mL
250 mL
500 mL

Ultra-slow TMB with an even wider linear range; for 20–30 min color development.

4 years


One-Component TMB Membrane Substrates 

The Aladdin series of one-component TMB membrane/precipitating substrates offers low background, stability, high sensitivity, and minimal inter-lot variability. The series provides blue, purple, and dark-green signal systems for flexible use in Western blot, line blot, and dot blot kit R&D and production.


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TMB One-Component Membrane Substrate

T615613-PR

 50 ml
125 mL
250 mL
500 mL

Produces a dark blue-purple precipitate; for immunoblotting, nucleic acid hybridization, and related methods.

3 years

TMB Enhanced One-Component Membrane Substrate

T615613-EN

50 ml
125 mL
250 mL
500 mL

Produces an enhanced dark blue-purple precipitate; for blotting, nucleic acid hybridization, etc.

3 years

TMB Blue One-Component Membrane Substrate

T615613-BL

50 ml
125 mL
250 mL
500 mL

Produces a dark blue precipitate; for immunoblotting, nucleic acid hybridization, etc.

3 years

TMB Green One-Component Membrane Substrate

T615613-GR

50 ml
125 mL
250 mL
500 mL

Produces a dark green precipitate; for immunoblotting, nucleic acid hybridization, etc.

3 years


One-Component TMB Chip Substrates

The Aladdin series of one-component TMB chip substrates provides low background, stability, high sensitivity, and minimal inter-lot variability. The series offers blue, purple, green, and dark green signal systems for flexible use in biochip and microarray kit R&D and production.

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TMB Enhanced One-Component Chip Substrate

T615617-EN

50 mL
125 mL
250 mL

Produces a dark olive-green precipitate; for microarrays, gene chips, etc.

3 years

TMB Purple One-Component Chip Substrate

T615617-PR

50 mL
125 mL
250 mL

Produces a dark purple precipitate; for microarrays, gene chips, etc.

3 years

TMB Green One-Component Chip Substrate

T615617-GR

50 mL
125 mL
250 mL

Produces a dark green precipitate; for microarrays, gene chips, etc.

3 years

TMB Blue One-Component Chip Substrate

T615617-BL

50 mL
125 mL
250 mL

Produces a dark blue precipitate; for microarrays, gene chips, etc.

3 years


Ready-to-Use Chromogenic Substrates — AP Soluble Substrates

pNPP ELISA Chromogenic Solution

The Aladdin series of pNPP substrates features low background, high stability, minimal lot-to-lot variation, and selectable sensitivity grades. The system provides an excellent signal development platform suitable for IVD/ELISA kit R&D and manufacturing.

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pNPP substrate

SS

pNPP Super Sensitive One-Component ELISA Substrate

P615624-SS

50 mL
125 mL
250 mL
500 mL

Ultra-sensitive grade; OD ≈ 40% higher than the “standard” pNPP ST; for assays with color development time ≤ 15 minutes.

1.5 years

pNPP substrate

 HS

pNPP High Sensitive One-Component ELISA Substrate

P615624-HS

50 mL
125 mL
250 mL
500 mL

High-sensitivity grade; OD ≈ 20% higher than the “standard” pNPP ST; for assays with color development time ≤ 20 minutes.

2 years

pNPP substrate

 ST

pNPP One-Component ELISA Substrate

P615624-ST

50 mL
125 mL
250 mL
500 mL

pNPP “gold standard” substrate; suitable for research and manufacturing; for assays with color development time ≤ 30 minutes.

2 years

pNPP substrate

 SL

pNPP Slow One-Component ELISA Substrate

P615624-SL

50 mL
125 mL
250 mL
500 mL

Slow-developing pNPP with a wider linear range; for assays with color development time ≤ 45 minutes.

4 years

pNPP substrate

 BR

pNPP Broad Range One-Component ELISA Substrate

P615624-BR

50 mL
125 mL
250 mL
500 mL

Broad dynamic-range pNPP with an extended linear range; for assays with color development time ≤ 45 minutes.

4 years

 

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50× pNPP

P615626

10 mL
25 mL
50 mL
100 mL

50-fold concentrated pNPP substrate; used to prepare 1× pNPP working solution; concentration can be adjusted as needed.

2 years

pNPP Substrate Buffer

P615628

100 mL
500 mL

Optimized, specially formulated substrate buffer for diluting 50× pNPP.

3 years


Ready-to-Use Chromogenic Substrates — AP Precipitating Substrates

One-Component BCIP/NBT Chromogenic Solution

The Aladdin series of BCIP/NBT chromogenic solutions features low background, high stability, high sensitivity, and minimal lot-to-lot variation. The series provides blue and purple signal systems for Western blot, microarray, and related applications, and also includes a BCIP/NBT substrate dedicated for immunohistochemistry (IHC).

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BCIP/NBT Blue One-Component Membrane Substrate

B615621-BL

50 mL
125 mL
250 mL
500 mL

Produces a dark blue precipitate; for blotting, dot blotting, microarray, and related methods.

3 years

BCIP/NBT Blue Enhanced One-Component Membrane Substrate

B615621-ENBL

50 mL
125 mL
250 mL
500 mL

Produces an enhanced dark blue precipitate; for blotting, dot blotting, microarray, and related methods.

3 years

BCIP/NBT Purple One-Component Membrane Substrate

B615621-PR

50 mL
125 mL
250 mL
500 mL

Produces a dark purple precipitate; for blotting, dot blotting, microarray, and related methods.

3 years

BCIP/NBT Purple Enhanced One-Component Membrane Substrate

B615621-ENPR

50 mL
125 mL
250 mL
500 mL

Produces an enhanced dark purple precipitate; for blotting, dot blotting, microarray, and related methods.

3 years

BCIP/NBT One-Component Membrane Substrate Plus

B615621-IMPR

50 mL
125 mL
250 mL
500 mL

Produces a dark purple precipitate; for immunohistochemistry (IHC) and also applicable to immunoblotting.

3 years


Ready-to-Use Chemiluminescent Substrates — HRP Chemiluminescent Substrates

Ultra-Sensitive ECL Reagents

Aladdin supplies ultra-sensitive ECL reagents at femto- and pico-level sensitivities for HRP chemiluminescent detection in microwell plates, tubes, and membranes. These are widely used in research, kit R&D, and production for applications such as Western blot, nucleic acid hybridization (e.g., Northern blot), protein chips, and gene chips.

HRP Microwell ECL

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Product Description

Shelf Life

HRP Microwell Femto ECL

H615630-FE

10 mL
50 mL
100 mL

Ultra-high-sensitivity (Femto) ECL; femtogram-level sensitivity; limit of detection down to 1.5 pg/mL.

3 years

HRP Microwell Pico ECL

H615630-PE

10 mL
50 mL
100 mL

High-sensitivity (Pico) ECL; picogram-level sensitivity; limit of detection down to 5 pg/mL.

3 years

HRP Microwell Enhanced ECL

H615630-EN

10 mL
50 mL
100 mL

Enhanced ultra-sensitive HRP ECL substrate; suitable for IVD kits.

3 years

HRP Microwell Enhanced ECL Plus

H615630-ENPL

10 mL
50 mL
100 mL

Enhanced HRP ECL substrate for IVD kits; higher sensitivity.

3 years

HRP Microwell ECL Diluent

H615632

25 mL
100 mL
500 mL

Diluent for ECL substrates to tune signal to the desired sensitivity and dynamic range.

3 years


Ultra-Sensitive ECL for Western Blot

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HRP Blotting Substrate Atto ECL

H615636-AE

10 mL
50 mL
100 mL

Extra-ultra-sensitive ECL substrate; suitable for atto-level protein detection.

3 years

HRP Blotting Substrate Femto ECL

H615636-FE

10 mL
50 mL
100 mL

Extra-ultra-sensitive ECL substrate; detects proteins at low femtogram levels.

3 years

HRP Blotting Substrate Dura ECL

H615636-DE

10 mL
50 mL
100 mL

High-sensitivity ECL for Western blot; mid-femtogram detection range with prolonged signal duration.

3 years

HRP Blotting Substrate Pico ECL

H615636-PE

50 mL
100 mL
500 mL

High-sensitivity ECL; suitable for detecting proteins from picogram to high femtogram levels.

3 years


Ready-to-Use Chemiluminescent Substrates — AP Chemiluminescent Substrates

AP Microwell Chemiluminescent Substrates

The Aladdin series of enhanced chemiluminescent substrates for alkaline phosphatase (AP) are ultra-sensitive, one-component reagents for quantitative detection of AP in free solution. In immunoassays, signal output is linear with AP concentration. Optional diluents allow you to tune signal intensity to meet specific sensitivity and dynamic-range requirements.

We also supply multiple AP chemiluminescent reagents optimized for NC and PVDF membranes for AP detection on blots. These are suitable for Western blot, nucleic acid hybridization (e.g., Northern blot), and can also be used for protein and gene chip platforms.

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AMPPD

AP Microwell ECL Substrate AMPPD

A615645-AMP

10 mL
50 mL
100 mL
250 mL

Ideal for high-throughput assays (5–10 min development); one of the most commonly used AP ECL reagents with high sensitivity, high stability, and high signal-to-noise ratio.

1.5 years

APS-5

AP Microwell ECL Substrate APS-5

A615645-APS

10 mL
50 mL
100 mL
250 mL

Reaches maximum signal within seconds; stability optimized and improved; long plateau phase.

1.5 years

CDP Star

AP Microwell ECL Substrate CDP Star

A615645-CDP

10 mL
25 mL
50 mL
100 mL

Faster to maximum signal than AMPPD; higher S/N; excellent stability.

1.5 years

CSPD

AP Microwell ECL Substrate CSPD

A615645-CSP

10 mL
25 mL
50 mL
100 mL

Faster to maximum signal than AMPPD; higher S/N; excellent stability.

1.5 years

 

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AMPPD Diluent

E615651-AMP

100 mL
250 mL

Diluent for AMPPD ECL substrates.

3 years

APS-5 Diluent

E615651-APS

100 mL
250 mL

Diluent for APS-5 ECL substrates.

3 years

CDP Star Diluent

E615651-CDP

25 mL
100 mL
250 mL

Diluent for CDP Star ECL substrates.

3 years

CSPD Diluent

E615651-CSP

25 mL
100 mL
250 mL

Diluent for CSPD ECL substrates.

3 years


AP Blot Chemiluminescent Substrates

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AMPPD

AP Blotting ECL Substrate AMPPD

A615662-AMP

10 mL
50 mL
100 mL

Suited for 5–10 min chemiluminescent detection; one of the most commonly used AP ECL reagents with high sensitivity, high stability, and high S/N.

1.5 years

APS-5

AP Blotting ECL Substrate APS-5

A615662-APS

10 mL
50 mL
100 mL

Achieves maximum signal within seconds; optimized stability; extended plateau phase.

1.5 years

CDP Star

AP Blotting ECL Substrate CDP Star

A615662-CDP

10 mL
50 mL
100 mL

Faster to maximum signal than AMPPD; higher S/N; robust stability.

1.5 years

CSPD

AP Blotting ECL Substrate CSPD

A615662-CSP

10 mL
50 mL
100 mL

Faster to maximum signal than AMPPD; higher S/N; robust stability.

1.5 years


Enzyme / Antibody / Protein Stabilizers — Ready-to-Use Stabilizers

HRP Stabilizers

The Aladdin HRP Stabilizer series are ready-to-use diluents/stabilizers for HRP-labeled conjugates. By protecting horseradish peroxidase (HRP) activity and preserving conjugate conformation, these reagents stabilize conjugates at working concentration, extend shelf life, increase signal-to-noise, and improve analytical performance. Stable for long-term storage at 2–8 °C.

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HRP Stabilizer

H615758-MO

50 mL
125 mL
250 mL
500 mL

MOPS-buffered; use as HRP conjugate diluent/stabilizer.

3 years

HRP Stabilizer TRIS

H615758-TR

50 mL
125 mL
250 mL
500 mL

TRIS-buffered; use as HRP conjugate diluent/stabilizer.

3 years

Protein-free HRP Stabilizer

H615758-MOPF

50 mL
125 mL
250 mL
500 mL

MOPS-buffered; no protein additives to avoid protein cross-reactivity.

3 years

HRP Stabilizer Plus

H615758-MOIG

50 mL
125 mL
250 mL
500 mL

MOPS-buffered; recommended for stabilizing sensitive IgM monoclonal–HRP conjugates.

3 years

HRP Stabilizer NE

H615758-TRNE

50 mL
125 mL
250 mL
500 mL

TRIS-buffered; stabilizes HRP conjugates and blocks interferences from HAMA, RF, etc.

3 years


AP Stabilizers

The Aladdin AP Stabilizer series are ready-to-use diluents/stabilizers for AP-labeled conjugates. By protecting alkaline phosphatase (AP) activity and preserving conjugate conformation, these reagents stabilize conjugates at working concentration, extend shelf life, boost S/N, and improve analytical performance. Stable for long-term storage at 2–8 °C.

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AP Stabilizer

A615749-MO

50 mL
125 mL
250 mL
500 mL

MOPS-buffered; use as AP conjugate diluent/stabilizer.

3 years

AP Stabilizer TRIS

A615749-TR

50 mL
125 mL
250 mL
500 mL

TRIS-buffered; recommended for AP conjugates with optimal pH ≥ 7.0.

3 years

Protein-free AP Stabilizer

A615749-MOPF

50 mL
125 mL
250 mL
500 mL

MOPS-buffered; no protein additives to avoid protein cross-reactivity.

3 years

AP Stabilizer MES

A615749-ME

50 mL
125 mL
250 mL
500 mL

MES-buffered; recommended for AP conjugates with optimal pH < 6.0.

3 years


Enzyme / Antibody / Protein Stabilizers — Ready-to-Use Stabilizers

Antibody Stabilizers

The Aladdin Antibody Stabilizer series helps stabilize antibodies or proteins by preserving the native three-dimensional conformation of antigens, antibodies, or proteins. Formulated on Tris or PBS buffer systems, these products stabilize antibodies or other proteins diluted to working concentration and can also stabilize medium-to-high concentration antibodies. They may also be used as diluents for calibrators, standards, and quality controls.

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Antibody Stabilizer PBS

A615676-PB

50 mL
125 mL
250 mL
500 mL

PBS-buffered; use as diluent for calibrators/standards/QC.

3 years

Antibody Stabilizer TRIS

A615676-TR

50 mL
125 mL
250 mL
500 mL

TRIS-buffered; use as diluent for calibrators/standards/QC.

3 years

Protein-free Antibody Stabilizer PBS

A615676-PBPF

50 mL
125 mL
250 mL
500 mL

No protein additives; avoids protein cross-reactivity.

3 years

Protein-free Antibody Stabilizer TRIS

A615676-TRPF

50 mL
125 mL
250 mL
500 mL

No protein additives; avoids protein cross-reactivity.

3 years


Beads (Coated Microsphere) Stabilizers

The Aladdin Beads Stabilizer series is designed to stabilize antibodies or other proteins coated onto carriers such as microspheres or magnetic beads. After stabilization, the coated beads can be stored long-term at 2–8 °C. By protecting biomolecular conformation and preventing activity loss during storage, these reagents deliver higher signal-to-noise ratios and improved assay performance.

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Beads Stabilizer PBS

B615681-PB

50 mL
125 mL
250 mL
500 mL

PBS-buffered; long-term stabilization of antigen/antibody-coated beads.

3 years

Beads Stabilizer TRIS

B615681-TR

50 mL
125 mL
250 mL
500 mL

TRIS-buffered; long-term stabilization of antigen/antibody-coated beads.

3 years

Beads Stabilizer PBS-PF

B615681-PBPF

50 mL
125 mL
250 mL
500 mL

Protein-free; avoids protein cross-reactivity.

3 years

Beads Stabilizer TRIS-PF

B615681-TRPF

50 mL
125 mL
250 mL
500 mL

Protein-free; avoids protein cross-reactivity.

3 years


Plate (Dry Protein) Stabilizers

Aladdin Plate Stabilizers (dry protein stabilizers) are used to stabilize antigen- or antibody-coated plates/tubes/slides, providing extra-long dry stability. Specific blocking components reduce non-specific binding, increase signal-to-noise, and help prevent high background and false positives for greater accuracy.

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Ultra Plate Sealer

P615667-Ul

50 mL
125 mL
250 mL
500 mL

“Gold standard” for stabilizing antigen/antibody-coated plates; provides ultra-long dry stability.

3 years

Protein-free Plate Sealer

P615667-PF

50 mL
125 mL
250 mL
500 mL

Free of protein components to avoid cross-reactivity.

3 years


Enzyme / Antibody / Protein Stabilizers — Add-in Protectants

Enzyme Protectants

The Aladdin Enzyme Protectant series comprises blended, broad-spectrum enzyme protectants designed to be added to user-prepared diluents for biochemical enzymes, molecular enzymes, or HRP/AP enzyme solutions. As additives, these protectants markedly improve storage stability and thermal stability of enzymes, extending kit shelf life.

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Product Description

Shelf Life

Enzyme Protectant 01

E615741-01

10 mL
50 mL

Broad-spectrum enzyme protectant; add at 0.2%–2% (V/V) to biochemical, molecular, or HRP/AP enzyme diluents.

3 years

Enzyme Protectant 02

E615741-02

10 mL
50 mL

Broad-spectrum enzyme protectant; add at 0.2%–2% (V/V) to biochemical, molecular, or HRP/AP enzyme diluents.

3 years

Enzyme Protectant 04

E615741-04

10 mL
50 mL

Broad-spectrum enzyme protectant; add at 0.2%–2% (V/V) to biochemical, molecular, or HRP/AP enzyme diluents.

3 years

Enzyme Protectant 05

E615741-05

10 mL
50 mL

Broad-spectrum enzyme protectant; add at 0.2%–2% (V/V) to biochemical, molecular, or HRP/AP enzyme diluents.

3 years

Enzyme Protectant 08

E615741-08

10 mL
50 mL

Broad-spectrum enzyme protectant; add at 0.2%–2% (V/V) to biochemical, molecular, or HRP/AP enzyme diluents.

3 years


Protein Protectants

The Aladdin Protein Protectant series are blended liquid stabilizers engineered for addition to user-prepared diluents of antigen/antibody standards, calibrators, or QC materials, and can also be used to formulate conjugate diluents. As additives, these protectants significantly enhance storage and thermal stability of protein working solutions, extending kit shelf life.

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Product Description

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Protein Protectant 01

P615722-01

10 mL
50 mL

Developed for antigen/antibody standards, calibrators, or QC diluents; add at 0.2%–2% (V/V); also suitable for conjugate diluent preparation.

3 years

Protein Protectant 03

P615722-03

10 mL
50 mL

Developed for antigen/antibody standards, calibrators, or QC diluents; add at 0.2%–2% (V/V); also suitable for conjugate diluent preparation.

3 years

Protein Protectant 05

P615722-05

10 mL
50 mL

Developed for antigen/antibody standards, calibrators, or QC diluents; add at 0.2%–2% (V/V); also suitable for conjugate diluent preparation.

3 years

Protein Protectant 06

P615722-06

10 mL
50 mL

Developed for antigen/antibody standards, calibrators, or QC diluents; add at 0.2%–2% (V/V); also suitable for conjugate diluent preparation.

3 years

Protein Protectant 07

P615722-07

10 mL
50 mL

Developed for antigen/antibody standards, calibrators, or QC diluents; add at 0.2%–2% (V/V); also suitable for conjugate diluent preparation.

3 years

Protein Protectant 09

P615722-09

10 mL
50 mL

Developed for antigen/antibody standards, calibrators, or QC diluents; add at 0.2%–2% (V/V); also suitable for conjugate diluent preparation.

3 years

Protein Protectant 10

P615722-10

10 mL
50 mL

Developed for antigen/antibody standards, calibrators, or QC diluents; add at 0.2%–2% (V/V); also suitable for conjugate diluent preparation.

3 years

Protein Protectant 21

P615722-21

10 mL
50 mL

Blended liquid formulated to protect small-molecule, hormone-type antigens; improves storage and thermal stability. Recommended use: 0.5%–5% (V/V).

3 years


Blockers

Interference-Eliminating Diluents

Aladdin supplies ready-to-use blockers (interference-eliminating/sample diluents) for serum and plasma dilution to reduce immunoassay interferences such as HAMA (human anti-mouse antibodies), RF (rheumatoid factor), non-specific binding, cross-reactivity, and matrix effects. These diluents help prevent false positives/negatives and improve agreement with “gold standard” methods, enhancing result reliability. They can also be used directly for antibody-pair screening without the need to optimize concentrated blocker types and ratios—fast and convenient.

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Product Description

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Noise Eliminator Plus

N616301-PL

50 mL
125 mL
250 mL
500 mL

TRIS buffer; eliminates HAMA, RF, etc.; reduces false positives and improves concordance.

3 years

Noise Eliminator PBS

N616301-PB

50 mL
125 mL
250 mL
500 mL

PBS buffer; eliminates HAMA, RF; reduces cross-reactivity and matrix effects.

3 years

Noise Eliminator TRIS

N616301-TR

50 mL
125 mL
250 mL
500 mL

TRIS buffer; eliminates HAMA, RF; reduces cross-reactivity and matrix effects.

3 years

Protein-free Noise Eliminator

N616301-PF

50 mL
125 mL
250 mL
500 mL

TRIS buffer; no animal proteins; minimizes cross-reactivity and matrix effects.

3 years

5× Noise Eliminator PBS

N616304-PB

25 mL
50 mL
125 mL
250 mL
500 mL

PBS buffer; supplied as a 5× concentrate.

3 years

5× Noise Eliminator TRIS

N616304-TR

25 mL
50 mL
125 mL
250 mL
500 mL

TRIS buffer; supplied as a 5× concentrate.

3 years


Rapid Blockers

ELISA Blocking Solutions

The Aladdin series of blocking solutions is developed specifically for ELISA. It includes BSA Blocking Solution, Casein Blocking Solution, and Protein-free Blocking Solution. These reagents saturate and block polystyrene microwell plates or other surfaces to reduce background and CV, thereby improving assay sensitivity and specificity. The blockers can also stabilize the biological activity of coated molecules and extend kit shelf life.

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Product Description

Shelf Life

BSA Blocking Solution

E615777-BS

50 mL
125 mL
250 mL
500 mL

ELISA “gold standard” blocker; proprietary optimization for high signal-to-noise ratio.

3 years

Casein Blocking Solution

E615777-CA

50 mL
125 mL
250 mL
500 mL

Highly purified, chemically modified casein to minimize non-specific adsorption.

3 years

Ultra Blocking Solution

E615777-Ul

50 mL
125 mL
250 mL
500 mL

Homogeneous polypeptide-based blocker; free of animal serum and BSA.

3 years

Protein-free Blocking Solution

E615777-PF

50 mL
125 mL
250 mL
500 mL

Contains no proteins; prevents inter-protein cross-reactivity.

3 years


General-Purpose Blockers

Aladdin offers a range of general-purpose blockers including 5% Casein, CaseiNSBlock, porcine skin gelatin, and deep-sea fish skin gelatin. These products are suitable for chemiluminescence, ELISA, Western blot, lateral flow, and other methods. By blocking the surfaces of microspheres, polystyrene plates, nitrocellulose membranes, and other carriers—or by formulating diluents for in-solution blocking—they deliver high signal-to-noise ratios for superior immunoassay sensitivity.

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Product Description

Shelf Life

5% Casein

C615760

50 mL
250 mL

5% alkali-soluble casein; uniquely ultra-low background blocker.

3 years

10% GelatiNSBlock-P

G615762-PI

25 mL
100 mL
250 mL
500 mL

10% highly purified porcine skin gelatin solution.

3 years

10% GelatiNSBlock-F

G615762-FI

25 mL
100 mL
250 mL
500 mL

10% highly purified deep-sea fish skin gelatin solution.

3 years

CaseiNSBlock

C615765

5 g
10 g
25 g
50 g

Lyophilized casein blocker with excellent blocking performance.

1 year (2–8 °C); 5 years (20 °C)


Western Blot Blocking Solutions

Aladdin Western blot blockers are used to saturate and block nitrocellulose, PVDF, and other membranes to reduce background, lower false positives, and enhance assay sensitivity and specificity.

Product name

Aladdin Cat. No.

Pack Sizes

Product Description

Shelf Life

Western Blocking Reagent

W615798

10 mL
50 mL
100 mL
500 mL

10% casein solution in maleate buffer.

2 years

Protein-free Blocker

W615811-PF

50 mL
125 mL
250 mL
500 mL

MOPS buffer; contains no protein.

3 years

5× Casein Blocker PBS

W615811-PB

50 mL
125 mL
250 mL
500 mL

PBS buffer; 5× concentrate with highly purified, chemically modified casein.

2 years

5× Casein Blocker TRIS

W615811-5×Ca

50 mL
125 mL
250 mL
500 mL

TRIS buffer; 5× concentrate with highly purified, chemically modified casein.

2 years

10× Casein Blocker TRIS

W615811-10×Ca

50 mL
125 mL
250 mL
500 mL

TRIS buffer; 10× concentrate with highly purified, chemically modified casein.

2 years


Enhancers

Antibody Enhancers

Antibody Enhancer is a buffer that strengthens antigen–antibody interactions. It is used to dilute primary antibodies, secondary antibodies, or antibody conjugates, enhancing antibody–antigen binding. Applicable to detection methods involving antigen–antibody reactions, it promotes specific binding while reducing non-specific adsorption, typically boosting detection sensitivity by 2× to over 10× and improving detection limits.

Product name

Aladdin Cat. No.

Pack Sizes

Product Description

Shelf Life

Antibody Enhancer MOPS

R616211-MO

50 mL
125 mL
250 mL
500 mL

MOPS-based buffer containing BSA. For diluting primary/secondary antibodies; raises signal by enhancing antigen–antibody binding.

3 years

Antibody Enhancer TRIS

R616211-TR

50 mL
125 mL
250 mL
500 mL

Tris-based buffer containing BSA. For diluting primary/secondary antibodies; raises signal by enhancing antigen–antibody binding.

3 years

Antibody Enhancer Plus

R616211-MP

50 mL
125 mL
250 mL
500 mL

MOPS-based buffer containing BSA. For diluting primary/secondary antibodies; raises signal by enhancing antigen–antibody binding.

3 years


Western Blot Enhancers

Western Blot Enhancer improves signal intensity and sensitivity by 3–10×. For low-abundance targets or weak immunoreactivity, it reduces background and enhances detection.

Product name

Aladdin Cat. No.

Pack Sizes

Product Description

Shelf Life

Western Blot Enhancer

W616276

50 mL
250 mL
500 mL

Compatible with PVDF and NC membranes; supports colorimetric, chemiluminescent, and fluorescent readouts.

3 years

Western Blot Signal Enhancer

W616296

50 mL
250 mL
500 mL

Two-component reagent; 15-min treatment; enhances signals for any protein (and related) targets.

3 years


Immunostain Enhancer

Immunostain Enhancer effectively blocks non-specific staining and increases signal and S/N in ICC/IHC. It requires no extra workflow steps and is used to dilute primary and secondary antibodies. Compatible with fluorescent and chromogenic detection; typical signal gain is antibody-dependent (≈3–12×). By increasing signal, it allows lower antibody consumption (higher dilution factors vary by antibody, tissue, and antigen).

Product name

Aladdin Cat. No.

Pack Sizes

Product Description

Shelf Life

Immunostain Enhancer

I616043

50 mL
125 mL
250 mL
500 mL

Replaces standard antibody diluent; markedly enhances staining signals.

3 years


General Buffers

Coating Buffers

Product name

Aladdin Cat. No.

Pack Sizes

Product Description

Shelf Life

Coating Buffer 10× PBS

C616315-PB

100 mL
500 mL

Phosphate-buffered, pH 7.4; dilute 10× with deionized water before use.

3 years

Coating Buffer 10× CB

C616315-CB

100 mL
500 mL

Carbonate-buffered, pH 9.6; dilute 10× with deionized water before use.

3 years


Wash Buffers

Product name

Aladdin Cat. No.

Pack Sizes

Product Description

Shelf Life

Washing Buffer 10× PBST

E616323-PB

100 mL
500 mL

Concentrated phosphate wash buffer with Tween-20; dilute 10× with DI or distilled water; for ELISA, Western blot, etc.

3 years

Washing Buffer 10× TBST

E616323-TB

100 mL
500 mL

Concentrated Tris-buffered wash with Tween-20; dilute 10× with DI or distilled water; for ELISA, Western blot, etc.

3 years

Washing Buffer 10× PBS

I616343-PB

100 mL
500 mL

Concentrated phosphate wash (no surfactant); dilute 10×; for IHC and related applications.

3 years

Washing Buffer 10× TBS

I616343-TB

100 mL
500 mL

Concentrated Tris-buffered wash (no surfactant); dilute 10×; for IHC and related applications.

3 years


Stop Solutions

Product name

Aladdin Cat. No.

Pack Sizes

Product Description

Shelf Life

TMB Stop Solution 650

T616350-BL

500 mL

Produces a blue endpoint; read OD at 620–650 nm. SDS-free to avoid precipitation.

3 years

TMB Stop Solution 450

T616350-YE

500 mL

Produces a yellow endpoint; read OD at 405 nm or 450 nm. Free of strong acids.

3 years

pNPP Stop Solution 405

P616352

100 mL
500 mL

Produces a yellow endpoint; read OD at 405 nm. Free of strong bases.

3 years

 

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Aladdin Scientific. "From Chromogenic to Chemiluminescent: A Comprehensive Overview of HRP/AP Immunoassay Reagents & Supporting Reagents" Aladdin Knowledge Base, updated Oct 31, 2025. https://www.aladdinsci.com/us_en/faqs/a-comprehensive-overview-of-hrp-ap-immunoassay-reagents-supporting-reagents-en.html
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