Promoter activity
Measure transcriptional activity driven by promoter or enhancer sequences.
Assay Kits
Reporter Assay Kits
Reporter assay kits are used to measure gene expression, promoter activity, pathway activation and cellular response through reporter systems such as luciferase, GFP, beta-galactosidase or other detectable markers. They help researchers convert transcriptional regulation or signaling activity into measurable signals. These kits are useful in molecular biology, cell biology, drug discovery, functional genomics and pathway analysis when experiments require sensitive, reproducible and scalable readouts.
Product catalog
Browse Reporter Assay Kits
Showing 25 unique product names from this subcategory.
Luciferase Reporter Assay Kit
SKU: K2181-200|Size: 200 Assays
Angiotensin I Converting Enzyme 2 (ACE2) Activity Fluorescence Assay Kit
SKU: MBS2576268-01|Size: 48 Tests
ResDetect™ RNase Activity Assay Kit (Fluorescence)
SKU: ASE-A001-480tests|Size: 480 Tests
LucyQ Renilla Luciferase Assay Kit
SKU: L0012-010|Size: 100 Assays
LucyQ Firefly Luciferase Assay Kit
SKU: L0010-010|Size: 100 Assays
LucyQ Duo-Luciferase (Firefly & Renilla) Assay Kit
SKU: L0013-100|Size: 1000 Assays
LucyQ Gaussia Luciferase Assay Kit
SKU: L0011-010|Size: 100 Assays
EZClick™ Global Protein Synthesis Assay Kit (FACS/Microscopy), Red Fluorescence
SKU: K715-100|Size: 100 Assays
EZClick™ Palmitoylated Protein Assay Kit (FACS/Microscopy), Red Fluorescence
SKU: K416-100|Size: 100 Assays
SuperLight™ Dual Luciferase Reporter Gene Assay Kit
SKU: SLDL-100|Size: 100 Tests
EZClick™ Myristoylated Protein Assay Kit, Red Fluorescence
SKU: K177-100|Size: 100 Assays
A-Galactosidase
SKU: MA-0142|Size: 100 Well
Beta-galactosidase
SKU: MA-0282|Size: 100 Well
Cell Cycle Assay Kit (Blue Fluorescence)
SKU: MBS2572195-01|Size: 20 Assays
Micro alpha-galactosidase (alpha-GAL) Activity Assay Kit
SKU: MBS9719408-01|Size: 48 Tests
A Disintegrin And Metalloproteinase With Thrombospondin 4 (ADAMTS4) Magnetic Fluorescence Assay Kit
SKU: MBS2161264-01|Size: 96 Tests
Pescadillo Homolog 1 (PES1) Magnetic Fluorescence Assay Kit
SKU: MBS2161261-01|Size: 96 Tests
A Disintegrin And Metalloprotease 22 (ADAM22) Magnetic Fluorescence Assay Kit
SKU: MBS2161254-01|Size: 96 Tests
DNA Repair Protein RAD50 (RAD50) Magnetic Fluorescence Assay Kit
SKU: MBS2161246-01|Size: 96 Tests
Protection Of Telomeres 1 Homolog (POT1) Magnetic Fluorescence Assay Kit
SKU: MBS2161244-01|Size: 96 Tests
Fas Associating Death Domain Containing Protein (FADD) Magnetic Fluorescence Assay Kit
SKU: MBS2161241-01|Size: 96 Tests
Enhancer Of Zeste Homolog 1 (EZH1) Magnetic Fluorescence Assay Kit
SKU: MBS2161238-01|Size: 96 Tests
Ring1 And YY1 Binding Protein (RYBP) Magnetic Fluorescence Assay Kit
SKU: MBS2161234-01|Size: 96 Tests
NANOG Homeobox Protein (NANOG) Magnetic Fluorescence Assay Kit
SKU: MBS2161227-01|Size: 96 Tests
Flightless I Homolog (FLII) Magnetic Fluorescence Assay Kit
SKU: MBS2161222-01|Size: 96 Tests
Overview
Measure gene expression and pathway activity
Reporter assays connect a biological event to a measurable signal. A promoter, response element or regulatory sequence drives reporter expression, allowing researchers to evaluate transcriptional activity, signaling pathway response or compound effects.
Kit selection depends on reporter type, signal stability, cell type, detection instrument and whether the workflow requires endpoint, kinetic or dual-reporter normalization.
Applications
Common reporter assay applications
Pathway analysis
Track activation or inhibition of signaling pathways using response-element reporters.
Compound screening
Compare treatment effects on gene regulation or cellular signaling.
Transfection optimization
Evaluate reporter expression as a readout of transfection efficiency and cell response.
Selection guide
How to choose reporter assay kits
Choose reporter assay kits based on reporter system, signal type, sensitivity and normalization strategy.
1
Select the reporter system
Choose luciferase, GFP, beta-galactosidase or another reporter according to sensitivity and detection equipment.
2
Check signal format
Confirm whether the assay uses luminescence, fluorescence, absorbance or imaging-based detection.
3
Plan normalization
Dual-reporter or internal control systems help correct for transfection efficiency and cell number variation.
4
Match the cell model
Verify compatibility with your cell type, promoter system, vector and culture conditions.
5
Review signal timing
Check whether the assay is designed for endpoint measurement, kinetic analysis or stable signal detection.
FAQ
Reporter Assay Kits FAQ
Common questions about reporter assay kits for gene expression and pathway research.
What are reporter assay kits used for?
Reporter assay kits are used to measure promoter activity, gene expression, pathway activation or cellular response through a detectable reporter signal.
What is a luciferase reporter assay?
A luciferase reporter assay measures light produced by luciferase activity, often linked to promoter or pathway activation.
Why use dual-reporter assays?
Dual-reporter assays help normalize experimental variation such as transfection efficiency, cell number or sample handling.
Can reporter assays be used for compound screening?
Yes. Reporter assays are widely used to compare how compounds affect gene regulation, promoter activity or signaling pathways.
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