GloMax® Galaxy Bioluminescence Imager

A Bioluminescence Microscope that Enables Functional Imaging of NanoLuc® Technologies

  • Research Use Only Device. Available soon
  • Luminescence, fluorescence and brightfield imaging capabilities
  • Image NanoLuc® Luciferase technologies (NanoBiT, HiBiT, NanoBRET) in living and fixed cells and tissues
  • Study protein dynamics and cellular physiology in real time

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Visualize Your NanoLuc® Luciferase Assays with Bioluminescence Imaging

GloMax® Galaxy Bioluminescence Imager is a fully equipped microscope designed to visualize NanoLuc® Luciferase chemistries. Transform your microplate assay results into beautiful and illuminating images through bioluminescence imaging.

  • Developed for the visualization of all NanoLuc® technologies, including HiBiT, NanoBiT and NanoBRET.
  • Ideal for assay development; validate the same bioluminescent assay reporter used in your system or workflow.

NanoLuc® Luciferase technologies enable a variety of protein reporter applications. GloMax® Galaxy enables the visualization of:

  • Protein:protein interactions
  • Protein localization and translocation
  • Protein degradation and stability
  • Ligand:protein interactions (target engagement)
  • Targeted cell killing
GloMax® Galaxy luminescence image of EGFR protein fusion with Nano-Glo® HiBiT.

GloMax® Galaxy luminescence image of EGFR protein fusion with Nano-Glo® HiBiT.

Image Low-Abundance Endogenous Proteins

Bioluminescence enables the imaging of low-abundance endogenous proteins. Due to the lower photon flux generated through bioluminescence, very few photons are required to observe a reporter tag. Though the low photon flux requires significantly longer exposure times depending on expression level when compared to fluorescence imaging, there is minimal background noise with bioluminescence imaging due to the lack of autofluorescence and autoluminescence in samples.

Relative Luminescence Units (RLU) are commonly used on a plate reader to indicate lower expressing proteins. Due to the signal-to-noise background of bioluminescence, one can observe very low expression targets by simply exposing the sample for longer periods of time.

 

 

Imaging low-abundance proteins through bioluminescence. Panel A. Low-abundance endogenous proteins show lower luminescent signals. Relative luminescent units (RLUs) from NanoBiT®-fusion proteins show a 2 log range in luminescent signal between high-abundance (CFL) and low-abundance (HDAC6) endogenous proteins. Panel B. Images of low- and high-abundance endogenous NanoBiT®-fusion proteins captured on the GloMax® Galaxy. HiBiT was inserted into the genomic locus of the target proteins via CRISPR/CAS9 in HeLa cells. LgBiT was expressed ectopically, and binary complementation yields the target protein-NanoBiT® fusion. Image of the high-abundance CFL required a 1-minute exposure. Image of the low-abundance HDAC6 required 3-minute exposure.

Panel A. Bar graph showing RLU comparison of high- versus low-abundance NanoBiT®-fusion proteins. Panel B. Images of low- and high-abundance endogenous NanoBiT®-fusion proteins captured on the GloMax® Galaxy.

Monitor Protein Kinetics Over Time

One of the major benefits of bioluminescent imaging is the inherent stability and sustainability of the bioluminescent signal, which unlike fluorescent tags, does not require external excitation. This lack of external excitation reduces the risk of phototoxicity and photobleaching, common issues that can adversely affect cell viability and signal integrity over time.

Bioluminescent tags allow repeated imaging sessions over days, weeks or months without altering the physiological state of the system under study. Also, subtle changes in bioluminescent signal reflective of protein changes are more easily observed due to the lower photon flux of bioluminescence. This is optimal for studying targeted protein degradation.

 

 

Targeted protein degradation over time. HEK293 cells expressing endogenous HiBiT-tagged GSPT1 and stably expressing LgBiT were treated with CC-885 degrader or DMSO control treatment. Assayed with Nano-Glo® Vivazine™ Live Cell Substrate and imaged over 5 hours using GloMax® Galaxy with the Stagetop Incubator/Controller, GloMax® Galaxy.

Images showing targeted protein degradation over time.

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  • Backed by a one-year warranty.
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Design Features and Specifications

GloMax® Galaxy Specifications
Capture Modes Luminescence, BRET, Fluorescence and Brightfield
Excitation Source LED, transillumination
Dimensions (W × H × D) 14.7in × 18.8in × 21.0in
37.3cm × 47.7cm × 53.3cm
Weight 62lb (28kg)
Resolution Limit 1.3–2.0µm
Power Requirements 100–240V AC, 50/60Hz
Digital Zoom Up to 100X
Objective Nikon 20X Plan APO Lambda D, 0.75 NA, 1mm WD
System Magnification 10.3X
Sensor and Pixel Size CMOS, 7 megapixel, cooled to –25°C, low noise, >70% quantum efficiency, 4.5µm × 4.5µm pixel size, up to 60-minute exposure
Pixel Size 3200 × 2200 pixels, 4.5µm × 4.5µm pixel size
Sample Vessels Slide, microchamber, 35mm dish, 6-, 12-, 24- and 96-well plates
Maximum Field of View 1.4mm × 0.95mm
Focus Mechanism Motorized, with manual focus to submicron resolution (0.3125µm)
Environment Control Optional: Stagetop chamber and controller with built-in gas mixer
Use Restrictions Research Use Only Device.
Stagetop Incubator/Controller, GloMax® Galaxy
Manufacturer Tokai Hit
Dimensions 151mm × 263mm × 196mm
Weight 4.1kg
Controller Provides electronic control of temperature and gas
PC Software Data logging
Stagetop Chamber Top heater equipped with glass heater to prevent condensation, external sensor, and vessel holders for well plates, 35mm and 50/60mm dishes, chamber slides, chambered cover glass
Sample Temperature Range 30°C to 40°C in 0.1°C increments; accuracy within +/– 0.1°C
Humidity Up to 85% Rh; integrated water reservoir
CO2 Concentration Range 5.0%–20.0%; accuracy within +/– 0.1°C
Input Gas Pressure Using a 100% CO2 cylinder: 0.1MPa–0.15MPa
Output Gas Pressure 160ml/minute
Power for Controller 100–240V AC, 50/60Hz; maximum consumption 100W
Not Included. Must be provided by user.
  • 100% CO2 cylinder
  • Dual valve regulator
  • 4.0mm ID Picso tubing or 6.0mm ID silicon tubing

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Accessories and Service Products
Product Catalog Number
Environment Chamber for GloMax® Galaxy GM4010
GloMax® Galaxy Petri Dish Holder Insert GM4021
GloMax® Galaxy Microplate Holder Insert GM4020
GloMax® Galaxy 1-Position Slide Holder Insert GM4022
GloMax® Galaxy UV 375/20nm Fluorescence Module GM4030
GloMax® Galaxy Blue 480/30nm Fluorescence Module GM4031
GloMax® Galaxy Green 540/25nm Fluorescence Module GM4034
GloMax® Galaxy Green 560/40nm Fluorescence Module GM4032
GloMax® Galaxy Red 620/60nm Fluorescence Module GM4033
GloMax® Galaxy Standard Service Agreement, 1-year SA1541
GloMax® Galaxy Standard Service Agreement, 2-year SA1551
GloMax® Galaxy Standard Service Agreement, 3-year SA1561
GloMax® Galaxy Premier Service Agreement, 1-year SA1484
GloMax® Galaxy Premier Service Agreement, 2-year SA1511
GloMax® Galaxy Premier Service Agreement, 3-year SA1531
GloMax® Galaxy Preventive Maintenance SA1488
GloMax® Galaxy Installation and Operational Qualification SA1490
GloMax® Galaxy Operational Qualification SA1501
GloMax® Galaxy Installation Qualification SA1502
GloMax® Galaxy Premier Warranty Upgrade SA1484