Table 1.
Protocol Outline for Plate Preparation with Automation
| Sequence | Parameter | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reagent | 5 µL | 1000 cells/well in 1536 TC-treated plate |
| 2 | Time | 18–20 h | 37 °C 5% CO2 |
| 3 | Reagent | 23 nL | Compounds |
| 4 | Time | 18 h | 37 °C 5% CO2 |
| 5 | Reagent | 4 µL | 6% PFA with 0.1% Triton X-100 |
| 6 | Time | 20 min | Room temperature—fume hood |
| 7 | Decant | 8 µL | Kalypsys pipettor removes media + PFA |
| 8 | Reagent | 5 µL | HBSS buffer |
| 9 | Decant | 4 µL | Kalypsys pipettor with HBSS |
| 10 | Reagent | 5 µL | HBSS buffer |
| 11 | Decant | 4 µL | Kalypsys pipettor removes HBSS |
| 12 | Reagent | 5 µL | HBSS buffer with 10 µg/mL Hoechst 33342 |
| 13 | Detector | GFP filter set | IN Cell Analyzer 1000 measurement |
GFP, green fluorescent protein; HBSS, Hank’s buffered salt solution; PFA, paraformaldehyde; TC, tissue culture.