Phosphorimager

Phosphor Imager (Scanning instrument)

1. BIOCHEM 505 TOPIC:-PHOSPHORIMAGER NAME:- PALVI SINGLA ROLL No. L-2017-BS-27-IM SUBMITTED TO:- Dr. Neena Chawla

2. PHOSPHORIMAGER It is a scanning instrument Phosphor imager is a compact laser optical imager that uses innovative storage phosphor technology to detect and quantify radioactivity. Used for both localization and quantification of targets. Targets on radiolabelled DNA ,RNA , Proteins and post-translational protein modifications. Uses media including gels, homogenized samples, cell population, arrays and tissue slices.

3. Use of Phosphorimager We can use the scanner control software to scan a full 20 x 25cm sample in approximately 4 minutes using high resolution. We can use image analysis software to analyse and manipulate the data generated by the scans. Create image files that can be transferred to compatible graphics programs on computers to generate image prints and reports.

4. PRINCIPLE The Imaging Plate is a flexible image sensor in which bunches of very small crystals (grain size: about 5 µm) of barium fluoro bromide ( BaFBr ) containing a trace amount of bivalent europium (Eu 2+ ) ( formulated as BaFBr : Eu 2 + )are uniformly coated on a polyester support film . Image analysis and data processing are done on the CRT screen .The processed image can be printed either as a color or grayscale hard copy. The exposed Imaging Plate is reusable after erasing the residual latent image with uniformly irradiated visible light .

5. INSTRUMENTATION The PhosphorImager equipment includes the following hardware components : - PhosphorImager SI (scanning instrument ) — scans and analyzes samples . Phosphor screen — collects the image. Exposure cassette — holds the screen in a light-tight environment. Image Eraser SF ™ — erases screens for reuse. Additional accessories include a SCSI cable , a SCSI terminator , and a power cord .

6. Working Phosphors are compounds that absorb energy at one wavelength and re-emit energy at another. Storage phosphors release stored energy when stimulated by light of particular wavelengths. The Molecular Dynamics phosphor screens are composed of fine crystals of BaFBr:Eu +2 in an organic binder.

7. WORKING When the phosphor screen is placed against the radioactive sample, high-energy radiation from the sample excites Eu +2 electrons to a state in which they move easily within the phosphor. The electrons become trapped in “ F- centers ”—believed to be empty sites in the BaFBr -- crystal lattice. During the exposure process, Eu +2 is oxidized to Eu +3 , and BaFBr is reduced to BaFBr -- . These compounds remain oxidized and reduced after the phosphor screen is removed from the sample. In this way, the phosphor “stores” the energy from ionizing radiation. The screen retains more than 80% of the signal even after three hours. The PhosphorImager SI scans the screen, using a helium-neon laser that emits red light at 633 nm. Because the charged BaFBr complexes absorb light in the 600-nm range, the screen absorbs energy from the laser, freeing electrons and reducing Eu +3 to Eu +2* . As Eu +2* returns to the ground state, it releases energy in the form of a blue light, which can be collected and measured. The light is proportional to the radioactivity in the sample .

8. Different models of Phosphor imagers 1.Typhoon FLA 7000 2.Cyclone Plus Storage Phosphor System 3. GS-525/GS-505 Molecular Imager laser scanner 4 . Molecular Dynamics Model 475 Phosphorimager 5.Molecular Devices Storm 860 Phosphorimager 6.LiCor phosphoimager Odyssey 7.Molecular Imager® PharosFX ™ Systems

9. APPLICATIONS reduces exposure times by 90% for most samples simplifies accurate quantification because of its wide & linear response Storage phosphor screens capture latent images produced by ionizing radiation ( β and γ emissions from radiolabelled blots, gels, TLC plates, tissues, or X-rays). Latent images are read by laser scanning and saved in digital format. The PhosphorImager SI comes with Image Quant software and documentation for Mac or PC, with which 1-D analysis of density profiles (peak area integration) and volume quantitation of signal intensities can be determined. Typical applications include DNA sequencing gels, DNA blots, CAT assays, protein blots, X-rays, and whole body autoradiography. Southern, Northern, Western, and other radio-labelled blotting assays produce images on storage phosphor screens 10-100 times faster than with film. Any radioisotope material may be used for blotting applications .

10. ADVANTAGES