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Product Overview

The RNAscope HiPlex v2 (manual) assay is an expansion of the RNAscope HiPlex assay platform, an advanced, in situ hybridization (ISH) tool to understand vital gene expression patterns at single cell resolution. The new assay generates precise gene expression data, enabling comprehensive spatial studies from 12 targets in FFPE samples and up to 48 targets in fresh and fixed frozen sample types.

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Product Features

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Fluorescent Multiplex Detection

•Detection of up to 12 RNAscope targets in FFPE tissues

•Detection of up to 48 RNAscope targets in frozen tissues with HiPlex UP

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Flexible Imaging Options

•Standard kit suited to systems capable of multiplex imaging with DAPI, AlexaFluor 488, Dylight 550, Dylight 650, and Alexa Fluor 750

•Alternative kit suited to systems capable of multiplex imaging with DAPI, AlexaFluor 488, Dylight 550, and Dylight 650

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WSI Registration Software

Register, merge, and background subtract images obtained using the RNAscope HiPlex v2 Assay. Whole slide images are supported with v2.1.

Technology Overview

RNAscope HiPlex assay provides signal amplification for simultaneous visualization of up to 12 RNA targets in FFPE and up to 48 targets in fresh and fixed frozen samples by performing iterative fluorescent imaging rounds.

The RNAscope HiPlex assay utilizes cleavable versions of different fluorophores and an iterative detection process that is repeated until all 12 targets are detected. The fluorophore cleaving procedure is rapid with minimal to no effect on RNA and tissue morphology since it does not strip away the bound probe. The images from various rounds can be merged using RNAscope HiPlex Image Registration Software v2.1.

 

Validate Gene Signatures with Spatial Context at the Single Cell Level

Visualizing striatal Drd1a and Drd2 medium spiny neurons (MSNs) using the RNAscope HiPlex assay for 12 targets in fresh frozen mouse brain sections. 

Targets are Drd1a, Drd2, Foxp1, Pcdh8, Synpr, Htr7, Meis, Calb1, Crym, Cnr1, Wfs1, and TH.

 

Drd1a
Synpr
Crym
Drd2
Htr7
Cnr1
Foxp1
Meis
Wfs1
Pcdh8
Calb1
TH
Drd1a
Synpr
Crym
Drd2
Htr7
Cnr1
Foxp1
Meis
Wfs1
Pcdh8
Calb1
TH
 

Featured Applications 

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TME Profiling

Detect immune cells, tumor cells, chemokines, and cytokines in the tumor microenvironment (TME). 

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Neuroscience

Visualize the cellular heterogeneity of complex organs.

 

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Transcriptomic Profiling

Strengthen data from single cell experiments by using RNAscope HiPlex assay for spatial mapping and confirmation of gene signatures.

 

 

Customer Success Stories

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Resources

Introducing the RNAscope HiPlex v2.0 assay for single-cell and spatial transcriptomic profiling

This webinar will demonstrate detection and characterization of tumor infiltrating immune cells using the new HiPlex v2 assay thereby advancing our understanding of the dynamic crosstalk within the complex and heterogeneous tumor microenvironment (TME)

Learning Objectives:

  • Learn about the expanded capabilities and applications of the HiPlex v2 assay
  • Understand how the assay enables characterization of immune cell types and activation states
  • Study complex spatial relationships among different cell types within the TME.

RNAscope Hiplex Panel Design Guidance

ChannelProsConsRecommendations 
Fluorescein - Green
For Alexa Fluor 488
Visible with naked eyeLeast distinct from most tissue autofluorescenceHigh Expressor
Cyanine 3 - OrangeVisible with naked eyeNoneLow Expressor or Expression Level Unknown
Cyanine 5 - Far
RedFor Dylight 650
Easily differentiated from autofluorescenceNot visible to the naked eyeLow Expressor or Expression Level Unknown
Cyanine 7 - Far Red
For Alex Fluor 750
Easily differentiated from autofluorescenceNot visible to the naked eyeLow Expressor 

 

Order Checklist  

Component​Product Name​Catalog #​

Reagent Kits​

RNAscope HiPlex12 Reagents Kit (488, 550, 650, 750) v2​

324409​

RNAscope HiPlex12 Reagents Kit (488, 550, 650) v2​

324419​

Species Specific Positive Control Probe​

RNAscope HiPlex12 Positive Control Probe – Rn v2​

324434​

RNAscope HiPlex12 Positive Control Probe – Hs​

324311​

RNAscope HiPlex12 Positive Control Probe – Mm v2​

324433​

Universal Negative Probe​

RNAscope HiPlex12 Negative Control Probe​

324341​

Probe Diluent​

RNAscope HiPlex Probe Diluent ​

324301​

Software​

RNAscope HiPlex Image Registration Software

300065​

Hydrophobic Barrier Pen​

Hydrophobic Barrier Pen​

310018​ 

Control Slide​


RNAscope Control Slide -Mouse 3T3 Cell Pellet​

310023​ 

RNAscope Control Slide- Hela Cell Pellet​

310045​ 

Hybridization System​

HybEZ™ II Hybridization System​

various​

Microscope Detection Capabilities​

Fluorescent microscope with detection capability to detect DAPI, AF488, Dylight 550, Dylight 650 and AF750​

User provided​

 

Intro Packs 

RNAscope HiPlex12 Intro Packs contain ACD consumables needed to get started using the assay, including hydrophobic barrier pen, control probes, and control slides (for human or mouse, not rat)

ComponentName​Catalog #

Species-specific Intro Packs with 3-color  (+DAPI) capability​

RNAscope Intro Pack for HiPlex12 Reagents Kit (488, 550,650,750) - Mouse​

324440​

RNAscope Intro Pack for HiPlex12 Reagents Kit (488, 550,650,750) - Rat​

324441​

RNAscope Intro Pack for HiPlex12 Reagents Kit (488, 550,650,750) - Human

324442​

Species-specific Intro Packs with 4-color  (+DAPI) capability​

RNAscope Intro Pack for HiPlex12 Reagents Kit ((488, 550,650) - Mouse

324443​

RNAscope Intro Pack for HiPlex12 Reagents Kit (488, 550,650) - Rat

324444​ 

RNAscope Intro Pack for HiPlex12 Reagents Kit (488, 550,650) - Human​

324445​