Filter for MR9600 SmartReader™ 96, 420 nm

The MR9600-420 is the 420 nm wavelength filter for the Accuris MR9600 SmartReader 96 — single-wavelength interference filter at 420 nm visible-range wavelength. The 420 nm wavelength is the standard absorbance wavelength for beta-galactosidase ONPG (o-nitrophenyl-β-D-galactopyranoside) hydrolysis assay — the workhorse reporter-gene activity assay for lacZ-based reporter constructs in molecular biology and gene-expression workflows.

For full filter family context and MR9600 chassis pairing requirements, see the MR9600-340 page.

Key Specifications

Common Application — Beta-Galactosidase ONPG Assay

The 420 nm wavelength is standard for lacZ-reporter activity quantification via ONPG hydrolysis. Beta-galactosidase encoded by the lacZ gene hydrolyzes ONPG (colorless) into galactose plus o-nitrophenol (yellow, λ_max 420 nm). The 420 nm absorbance signal scales with beta-galactosidase enzyme activity — useful for:

• Gene-expression reporter workflows — lacZ promoter-fusion activity quantification
• Protein-protein interaction studies — yeast two-hybrid β-gal reporter readout
• Promoter-trap and enhancer-trap screens — lacZ-based screening workflows
• Inducible-expression validation — quantifying induced vs uninduced lacZ activity

Ordering & Configuration

Confirm at quote: chassis pairing (MR9600 in inventory), workflow context (lacZ ONPG assay vs other 420 nm protocols), software version, and lead time.

Warranty: Per Accuris standard warranty terms — confirm at quote.

MR9600 SmartReader 96 wavelength filter family — visible range:

- MR9600-405 — 405 nm (pNP / ALP)

- MR9600-415 — 415 nm (heme-protein Soret band)

- MR9600-420 (this product) — 420 nm (lacZ ONPG)

- MR9600-450 / 470 / 492 / 510 etc. — additional visible-range wavelengths

See the MR9600-340 page for full filter family context and procurement guidance.