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Product Overview

The RNAscope™ Multiomic LS Assay enables highly sensitive and specific detection of both RNA and proteins in the same tissue section for a true multiomic spatial assay. Proven class-leading single-molecule RNAscope technology is leveraged to enable simultaneous detection of up to 6 total proteins and RNA targets with single cell resolution.​​​​

This assay is based on the same technology as the RNAscope Multiplex v2 assay and is compatible with your existing probes and workflows. With both protease and a new completely protease-free workflow, the kit provides significantly upgraded capabilities and benefits.​​

The RNAscope™ Multiomic LS Assay is designed as an automated assay for the Leica Biosystems’ BOND RX Research Advanced Staining System

 

Figure 1 (right): Human cervical cancer tissue. Proteins detected: CD4 (yellow), CD8 (white), PanCK (pink), & FoxP3 (green). RNAs detected: GZMB (orange) & IFNG (red).

cervical cancer image - using RNAscope™ Multiomic LS Assay

Key Benefits 

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Choose Your Protease-Free Multiomic Workflow

  • Protease-free preserves antigen integrity for wide antibody compatibility and maintenance of tissue morphology.
  • Use a sequential co-detection workflow by performing RNAscope detection and following with your usual IHC.

    Or

  • Use the full RNAscope Multiomic workflow for more protein plex and minimal optimization by selecting from a pre-qualified RNAscope antibodies.

Note: Kit also includes protease to support your ongoing projects.

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Fast and Flexible Assay Design​

  • Up to 6 total plex.
  • RNAscope probes let you detect any RNA transcripts. Any gene. Any species.
  • Accelerate multiomic assay design at higher plex by selecting from RNAscope antibodies. Pre-qualified RNAscope primary and secondary antibodies minimize optimization time.
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Gold-Standard RNAscope Detection

  • Proven performance for FFPE samples and high to low expressing target genes.
  • Backed by over 12K publications in peer-reviewed journals​
  • Over 70K probes visualized
  • Compatible with downstream H&E staining

Protease-Free Workflow Flexibility


RNA Only

LS Workflow - RNA Only
  • For unparalleled sensitivity and specificity.
  • Detect up to 6 RNA targets at the same time.
  • Protease-free reagents maintain tissue morphology for precise spatial analysis.
  • Kit includes both protease-free and protease reagents for maximum compatibility.

Sequential Co-Detection

LS Workflow - Sequential Co Detection
  • Easily perform RNA and protein detection sequentially.
  • First, perform RNAscope detection with protease-free reagents to preserve antigen integrity.
  • Then simply follow with standard IHC or IF detection using your own primary and secondary antibodies.

Full Multiomic Workflow

LS Workflow - Full Multiomic Workflow
  • For increased protein plex, include RNAscope antibodies for a complete RNA and protein assay.
  • Select from pre-qualified RNAscope primary antibodies against popular targets.
  • For even more flexibility, use your own primaries with RNAscope secondary antibodies AND RNAscope primary antibodies.
  • For a total of 6 RNA and protein targets. 

Tumor-Associated Macrophages Visualized Using the Multiomic LS Assay

  • Assess cytokine profiles and identify their cellular source ​
  • Visualize gene signatures with cell-specific markers to assess activation states of immune cells

Image: Human breast cancer tissue stained for 2 protein targets (CD68 and CD163) and 4 RNA targets (IL10, IL-1B, TNFα, and CXCL10).

 

RNAscope Multiomic LS image - Breast Cancer

Featured Applications 

 

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Immunology and Inflammation

  • Assess cytokine profiles and identify their cellular source ​
  • Visualize gene signatures with cell-specific markers to assess activation states of immune cell

 

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Immuno-oncology

  • Evaluate the tumor-immune context for better therapeutic outcome

 

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Neurobiology

  • Visualize up to 6 targets to assay several cell types in complex tissues

 

Full Multiomics with RNAscope Antibodies. Easy as 1, 2, 3!

The RNAscope Multiomic protease-free workflow enables easy and robust integration with sequential RNA and protein detection workflows.​

For increased multiomic capability, the assay can be used with primary antibodies selected from a pre-qualified panel targeting the most common cell markers. These panels ensure sensitivity and specificity and that the antibodies work together in the assay, minimizing optimization time and effort. Select up to four protein targets from the panel and combine with your own primary antibodies and available conjugated secondaries for added protein detection capability.​

Finally, add probes to any gene to quickly build your own custom assay.

RNAscope Multiomic LS assay table

Fluorophore Selection

The RNAscope Multiomic LS assay supports detection of up to 6 targets simultaneously. The following are the recommended TSA fluorophores to maximize sensitivity and minimize spectral overlap. If using other TSA fluorophores, select the best combination for your imaging system.

Bio-Techne TSA Fluorophore Kits

Catalog #

3-plex

TSA Vivid™ Fluorophore Kit 520323271
TSA Vivid™ Fluorophore Kit 570323272
TSA Vivid™ Fluorophore Kit 650323273

 

Opal TSA Fluorophores

Akoya Biosciences Catalog #

3-plex

4-plex

5- or 6-plex

Opal 480 Reagent PackFP1500001KT  
Opal 520 Reagent PackFP1487001KT
Opal 570 Reagent PackFP1488001KT
Opal 620 Reagent PackFP1495001KT  
Opal 690 Reagent PackFP1497001K
Opal Polaris 780 Reagent Pack Antibody Diluent/Block
(needed when using Opal Polaris 780)
ARO1001EA 

NOTE: For 5-plex assay, select any 5 of the recommended fluorophores.

 

What Should I Order?

Assay Components 

Catalog #

Number of Assays

RNAscope™ Multiomic CORE & C1 - C3 Channel Kit

323155

323460

60

20

RNAscope™ Multiomic CORE & C1 - C6 Channel Kit

323175

323465

60

20

RNAscope™ Multiomic C4 Channel Reagents

322950

323445

60

20

RNAscope™ Multiomic C5 Channel Reagents

322955

323450

60

20

RNAscope™ Multiomic C6 Channel Reagents

322960

323455

60

20

 

Human TIL Panel Primary Antibodies

Catalog #

Number of Assays

RNAscope™ Ab Hs CD4-C332294920
RNAscope™ Ab Hs-CD8-C432295120
RNAscope™ Ab-Hs-PanCK-C532295220
RNAscope™ Ab-Hs FoxP3-C632295320

RNAscope™ Multiomic Human TIL Antibody Panel Pack

includes CD4, CD8, PanCK and FoxP3 antibodies

32318520

 

Neuro Panel Primary Antibodies

Cross reacts against mouse, human, and non-human primate targets.

Catalog #

Number of Assays

RNAscope™ Ab NeuN-C3 (Coming Soon)AB0018-C320
RNAscope™ Ab GFAP-C4 (Coming Soon)AB0028-C420
RNAscope™ Ab IBA-1-C5 (Coming Soon)AB0038-C520

RNAscope™ Multiomic Neuronal Antibody Panel Pack

includes NeuN, GFAP and IBA-1 antibodies

32178020

 

RNAscope Secondary Antibodies

Catalog #

Number of Assays

RNAscope™ anti-rabbit-C132295460
RNAscope™ anti-mouse-C232295660

 

Control Probes

Catalog #

Number of Assays

RNAscope™ Multiomic LS 6-plex Positive Control Probe-Hs 

(RTU mixture of 6 probes targeting human housekeeping genes in each of 6 separate channels: Hs-POLR2A-C1, Hs-PPIB-C2, Hs-UBC-C3, Hs-HPRT1-C4, Hs-ACTB-C5, Hs-TUBB-C6.)

32319830
Hs-Polr2A310458-C130
Hs-PPIB-C2313908-C230
Hs-UBC-C3312028-C330
Hs-HPRT1-C4310348-C430
Hs-ACTB-C5310148-C530
Hs-TUBB-C6588798-C630
RNAscope™ Multiomic LS 6-plex Negative Control Probe32320830
RNAscope™ Multiomic LS 6-plex Positive Control Probe-Mn
(RTU mixture of 6 probes targeting mouse housekeeping genes in each of 6 separate channels. Mm-POLR2A-C1, Mm-PPIB-C2, Mm-UBC-C3, Mm-HPRT1-C4, Mm-ACTB-C5, Mm-Sdha-C6)
32398830

 

 

Resources

 

RNAscope™ Multiomic LS Assay Brochure 

 

 

Please Note: For ordering checklists and user manual please see the documents section on each individual product page to download.