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MasterPlex Tutorial Series
We are pleased to announce the new MasterPlex Tutorial Series:

Each series guides the user through the entire analysis workflow.

It has been a long awaited item on our todo list and we hope MasterPlex users will find this content useful. Please let us know if you have any requests for “how-to’s” that you would like to see.

From Genes to Proteins: Multiplex Assays for Studying Gene Regulation and Cell Function

Join us for a Webinar on June 30
Space is limited.
Reserve your Webinar seat now at:
https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/347794241
Biomarkers for studying gene regulation and cell function can be efficiently analyzed by multiplexed methods.  Dr. Jim Lazar from OriGene Technologies will provide an overview of four different but related detection technologies that can be used to analyze genetic variants, microRNA expression, transcription factor binding, and protein expression on the Luminex xMAP platform.  OriGene’s broad panel of assays and tools for discovery, analysis and validation of multiple classes of important biomarkers will allow researcher to develop more accurate descriptions of biologically complex systems.
Title:   From Genes to Proteins: Multiplex Assays for Studying Gene Regulation and Cell Function
Date: Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PDT
After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar.
System Requirements
PC-based attendees
Required: Windows® 7, Vista, XP, 2003 Server or 2000
Macintosh®-based attendees
Required: Mac OS® X 10.4.11 (Tiger®) or newer


Posted by aliu under MasterPlex EX

Live FREE Webinar: Multiplex Expression Analysis with MasterPlex EX

Join us for a Webinar on May 27
Space is limited.
Reserve your Webinar seat now at:
https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/981577848
Please join us for our MasterPlex EX webinar.  This webinar is designed for beginners and for people interested in seeing how the software works.  We will be going over the entire workflow of a sample analysis.  Topics include:

1) Importing raw data

2) Indicating sample type

3) Linking control to treatment groups

4) Applying quality control standards

5) Assigning housekeeping genes

6) Applying normalization

7) Calculating fold changes

8) Viewing results

9) Generating reports

10) Creating templates

Title:   Live FREE Webinar: Multiplex Expression Analysis with MasterPlex EX
Date: Thursday, May 27, 2010
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PDT
After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar.
System Requirements
PC-based attendees
Required: Windows® 2000, XP Home, XP Pro, 2003 Server, Vista
Macintosh®-based attendees
Required: Mac OS® X 10.4 (Tiger®) or newer

What’s New in this Upgrade?



For MasterPlex QT
  • Quality Control Manager (Optional)
    • Lower Limit of Detection (LLOD) – Automatically calculate your LLOD on a per analyte basis from the mean of the selected background wells plus the number of standard deviations you want defined
    • Percent Coefficient of Variation (% CV) – Define your maximum % CV threshold
    • Extrapolated Values – Automatically exclude extrapolated data from your results

  • Step-by-Step Wizard

    The new step-by-step wizard will guide you along the way from start to end.

  • Tooltip Popups for the Standard Curve

    Get at-a-glance views of all points on the standard curve by simply hovering over with your mouse.

  • Improved Best Fit

    The “Best Fit” feature has been improved to better pick the optimal model equation & weighting algorithm combination.
  • Copy & Paste Group Names

    You can now copy & paste group names just like with sample names.
  • Full Compatibility with FlexMAP 3D data formats
  • Full Compatibility with Multi-plate Batch Files
  • Full Compatibility with .XLSX Files
  • Full Compatibility with Windows XP, Vista, and 7

Download Free Trial Form


For MasterPlex ReaderFit
  • Quality Control Manager (Optional)
    • Lower Limit of Detection (LLOD) – Automatically calculate your LLOD on a per analyte basis from the mean of the selected background wells plus the number of standard deviations you want defined
    • Percent Coefficient of Variation (% CV) – Define your maximum % CV threshold
    • Extrapolated Values – Automatically exclude extrapolated data from your results

  • Step-by-Step Wizard

    The new step-by-step wizard will guide you along the way from start to end.

  • Tooltip Popups for the Standard Curve

    Get at-a-glance views of all points on the standard curve by simply hovering over with your mouse.

  • Improved Best Fit

    The “Best Fit” feature has been improved to better pick the optimal model equation & weighting algorithm combination.
  • Copy & Paste Group Names

    You can now copy & paste group names just like with sample names.
  • Full Compatibility with .XLSX Files
  • Full Compatibility with Windows XP, Vista, and 7

Download Free Trial Form


For MasterPlex EX
  • Step-by-Step Wizard

    The new step-by-step wizard will guide you along the way from start to end.

  • Copy & Paste Group Names

    You can now copy & paste group names just like with sample names.
  • Full Compatibility with .XLSX Files
  • Full Compatibility with Windows XP, Vista, and 7

Download Free Trial Form

The MasterPlex 21 CFR Part 11 Plug-in has just been released for use with MasterPlex QT v4.0, MasterPlex ReaderFit, and/or MasterPlex EX.

For organizations working under the FDA 21 CFR Part 11 regulations, this plug-in offers:

  • Multi-level user account management
  • Electronic Signature
  • Digital Signature on the digital outputs
  • File alteration detection
  • Log records
  • Audit trail (full log records)
  • Seamless connection with the xPONENT Luminex control software
  • A unique Finger Vein Identification option (PowerPoint Brochure, Product Page)

Download the FREE Trial version and request a license today!

The following webinar recordings have been made available for viewing at your own leisure:

Posted by aliu under Bio Plex, MasterPlex EX, MasterPlex QT

Add value to your Bio-Plex® system with the MasterPlex software suite:

Many Bio-Plex owners may not be aware of this but the new MasterPlex platform is fully compatible with the raw data files that can be exported with the Bio-Plex Manager software.

To obtain the raw data file from the BioPlex Manager software:

  1. Locate the original RBX file and open it with BioPlex Manager
  2. Make sure you are viewing the Raw Data table
  3. In the top row of icons, there is an Export to Excel icon. This icon may be in a different position depending on the version of the software. This function will export the raw data into an Excel .xls file that is compatible with MasterPlex.
  4. Simply use the Open file function in the MasterPlex software and browse to the .xls file and that is it!

Bio-Plex® is a registered trademark of Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.

MiraiBio offers 3 licensing schemes for the MasterPlex software:

  1. Stand Alone – This is the most commonly used licensing scheme where each purchased license is installed on a single computer to run and activate the MasterPlex software. This is a perpetual license that does not expire. This is the most convenient scheme to manage and install. Stand Alone license installation instructions.
    MasterPlex Stand Alone Licensing Scheme

    MasterPlex Stand Alone Licensing Scheme

  2. Network – This is a shared licensing scheme that involves the MasterPlex Network License Manager. For each x number of purchased licenses, there will be x number of allowed concurrent or simultaneous users using the MasterPlex software on the entire network. This means that the MasterPlex software can be installed on all the client computers that is on the same network as the MasterPlex Network License Manager. This scheme is usually more involved as far as the setup goes and could require your IT group to make sure the network security setup will allow such a configuration. Network license installation instructions.

    MasterPlex Network Licensing Scheme

    MasterPlex Network Licensing Scheme

  3. Term – Term licensing is similar to Stand Alone licensing except that it expires after a certain duration. Term Licensing durations include the 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 12, or 24 month options. The software license expires at the end of the purchased term and also includes all major upgrades released during the term. Term license installation instructions.

    MasterPlex Term Licensing Scheme

    MasterPlex Term Licensing Scheme

With the exception of the Term Licensing, the type of license is not fixed to a sale: Rather it is decided when the time comes for the customer to fill out the online product registration form.

Posted by aliu under MasterPlex EX

Luminex multiplex expression data analysis has been taken to a whole new level in this major upgrade that features a new dashboard for managing your housekeeping genes and a makeover of the entire user interface.  Other improvements include:

  • Data Reporting – A highly flexible data reporting interface will allow you to create your own reports and export them in many useful formats such as CSV, Excel, or PDF.
  • Professional Charts – MasterPlex EX will include a new powerful charting engine for you to create and customize your own charts.