Table 3: Calcium Assay Protocol in 1536-Well Plate Format

Step Parameter Value Description
1 Cells 3 μl 2000 cells/well
2 Incubation 16-20 hrs 37°C, 5% CO2
3 Reagent 3 μl No-wash calcium dye
4 Incubation 60 min 37°C, 5% CO2
5 Compound 23 nl in DMSO dilution
6 Incubation 10 min Room temperature
7 Detection Basal signal 10 reads at 1 Hz
8 Reagent 2 μl Carbachol (EC80)
9 Detection Antagonist response 4-minute reading at 1Hz