C-Trap Accelerator Suite
Supercharge your C-Trap into a faster, easier, more reproducible powerhouse. C-Trap Accelerator Suite boosts the capabilities of the instrument you already own, letting you capture publishable single-molecule data in half the time with rock-solid reproducibility.
50x
Data collection
Multiplexed experiments and enhanced workflows deliver unprecedented throughput
Faster set up
Guided wizard eliminates human error and improves reproducibility
More experimental time
Enhanced workflows dramatically increase productivity
Seven breakthrough upgrades for your LUMICKS C-Trap
C-Trap Accelerator Suite systematically targets every research bottleneck across your entire workflow: from sample preparation and instrument setup through workflow automation, experimental multiplexing, data analysis, training, and quality control. This complete ecosystem transforms both data quantity and quality, revolutionizing single-molecule research productivity.
“It’s a game changer, we couldn’t live without!”
Double Microfluidics Module
Maximize instrument utilization
Two independent microfluidics modules maximize data acquisition time by enabling flowcell cleaning in parallel with experimental execution, unlocking true back-to-back experiments. Parallel cleaning and measurement dramatically increases C-Trap throughput without compromising reproducibility.
DNA Repeat Assembly Kit
Up to 50x data throughput
A breakthrough DNA assembly kit multiplies experimental throughput by incorporating up to 50 identical binding sites into a single DNA construct. Collect up to 50x more binding events per experiment, shortening weeks of measurements into a single day data collection.
DNA Golden Gate Assembly Application Note
Combine multiple DNA sequences in a single experiment
Golden Gate technology allows you to seamlessly ligate multiple DNA fragments in any desired order into a single backbone and test multiple target DNA sequences within one single C-Trap experiment. This enables assays like DNA sequence-specific looping and significantly accelerates sequence screening workflows.
C-Trap Reference Kit
Your new standard assay for training
Fast-track C-Trap user training and proficiency, support assay troubleshooting, and verify instrument performance with the C-Trap Reference Kit. The kit provides standardized and validated reagents for a complete DNA-protein binding assay, including data analysis with reference values.
New protocol for Beads and Cleaning Kit
Improved experimental success & data quality
Our new streamlined cleaning and passivation protocol with optimized reagents secures pristine channels and consistent single-molecule data. The 60-minute protocol removes all adsorbed proteins and chemicals and re-passivates the flow cell, extending its lifetime and improving reproducibility.
Bluelake 2.7: Guided Setup
50% faster instrument setup time
The on-screen guided setup guarantees optimal setup, boosting confidence for new and returning users. The visual wizard walks users step-by-step through the setup process, all the way up to the start of the experimental session, cutting setup time in half with zero guesswork.
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Lakeview 1.4
Transform 6 hours of data processing into just minutes
Automated analytics convert raw C-Trap data into clear, publication-ready insights within minutes. The pre-built analysis pipelines extract key events and enable export figure-ready data and movies in one click.
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C-Trap Accelerator Suite
Live Webinar
Get an inside look at the new C-Trap Accelerater Suite and see how it can transform your experiments. Our product managers will walk you through the powerful new features, which are designed to make your C-Trap faster, easier to use, and more reproducible than ever.
Single-molecule data at warp speed: 3,905 events in 2 hours
Here's how the full C-Trap accelerated workflow pays off. Using DNA repeat assembly kit, Bluelake, and Lakeview data analysis, LUMICKS researchers captured thousands of high-quality kinetic datapoints in a single afternoon session.
The Experiment
- Sample: DNA repeat assembly generated 100kb-long DNA including 50 identical LacO operator sites
- Automation: Bluelake automatically caught beads, formed tethers, and recorded kymographs non-stop for hours
- Data: 3905 individual LacI binding events were measured in 2 hours of experimental time
- Analysis: Lakeview analysed tens of Gb of data in less than 2 hours
- Insight: DNA Bound lifetime was accurately determined to 2.75s +- 0.3s
Key insights
- One afternoon, one operator: Minimal hands-on time required
- Thousands of datapoints: Statistical power previously impossible
- Fully integrated workflow: Sample preparation, acquisition, and analysis seamlessly connected
- Publication-ready results: High confidence from robust statistics
DNA Repeat Assembly Kit
- 100kb DNA Repeat
- 50x LacO Sequence Repeat
Bluelake & Lakeview
- Bluelake Data Acquisition enables 2hrs of complete experiment automation
- Lakeview Data Analysis analyzes lifetime of 2.75s +/- 0.3s, N = 3905
What's next?
LUMICKS University
Our new gateway into the single-molecule ecosystem
Our new interactive learning hub equips every user with step-by-step C-Trap expertise on demand. Bite-size modules and interactive materials turn novices into confident and proficient C-Trap single-molecule operators.
- 📚 Written articles
- 🎥 Video tutorials
- 📰 Product news
- 📖 Support documentation
- 📋 Product manuals
- 💾 Software releases
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Kinetic control of mammalian transcription elongation
Webinar
July 17, 2025
01-01-20
Transcription elongation by RNA polymerase II (Pol II) is an integral step in eukaryotic gene expression. The speed of Pol II is controlled by a multitude of elongation factors, but the regulatory mechanisms remain incompletely understood, especially for higher eukaryotes. In this work, we developed a single-molecule platform to visualize the dynamics of in vitro reconstituted mammalian transcription elongation complexes (ECs). This platform enabled us to follow the elongation and pausing behavior of EC in real time and dissect the role of each elongation factor in the kinetic control of Pol II. We found that the mammalian EC harbors multiple gears depending on its associated factors and phosphorylation status. The elongation factors are not functionally redundant but act hierarchically and synergistically to achieve optimal EC activity. Such exquisite kinetic regulation may reflect the speed-changing events during the transcription cycle, such as pause-release and termination, and enable cells to adapt to a changing environment.
RNA聚合酶II（Pol II）介导的转录延伸是真核生物基因表达中的关键步骤。虽然已有大量研究表明，Pol II的延伸速度受多种延伸因子的调控，但其具体的调控机制，尤其是在高等真核生物中的调控机制仍未完全被揭示。
本次线上直播讲座，我们有幸邀请到来自美国洛克菲勒大学刘诗欣组的王昱焜博士，分享其在单分子水平重建哺乳动物转录延伸复合物（EC）平台方面的突破性研究成果。该研究利用LUMICKS C-Trap实时观察EC的延伸与停顿过程，揭示各类延伸因子如何协同调控Pol II动力学状态，推动转录过程的精细调节。
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Linking Mechanical Stability with in vivo Recombination: Single-molecule Research Reveals Bacterial Antibiotic Resistance
Scientific update
January 4, 2025
01-01-20
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Golden Gate meets C-Trap: A powerful combination for unprecedented molecular insights
Application note
December 18, 2024
01-01-20
Precisely manipulating genetic material at the single molecule level is gaining importance across life sciences – and so do the tools that allow researchers to do exactly that. The C-Trap system combines single molecule fluorescence microscopy with optical tweezers to manipulate DNA, allowing researchers to directly observe and track molecular events as they occur. Designing and creating specific DNA constructs is crucial for maximizing the potential of single molecule studies. In this application note we introduce the powerful combination of cutting edge biochemistry and single-molecule visualization methods to increase throughput and maximize the results gained from each individual measurement.
C-Trap Product Brochure
Brochure
February 28, 2025
01-01-20
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