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Invitrogen™ LIVE/DEAD™ Viability/Cytotoxicity Kit, for mammalian cells
Description
The LIVE/DEAD Viability/Cytotoxicity Kit is a quick and easy two-color assay to determine viability of cells in a population based on plasma membrane integrity and esterase activity. The kit can be used in flow cytometry, fluorescence microscopy, and with fluorescence microplate readers.
- Faster, Safer, more sensitive
- Less expensive
Ubiquitous intracellular esterase activity and an intact plasma membrane are distinguishing characteristics of live cells. The LIVE/DEAD Viability/Cytotoxicity Kit quickly discriminates live from dead cells by simultaneously staining with green-fluorescent calcein-AM to indicate intracellular esterase activity and red-fluorescent ethidium homodimer-1 to indicate loss of plasma membrane integrity. It is adaptable to most eukaryotic cells where cytotoxic conditions produce these cellular effects. The assay is useful with a variety of fluorescence-detection methodologies.
Sensitive, Safe, and Efficient
The LIVE/DEAD Viability/Cytotoxicity Kit is more sensitive than Trypan blue exclusion, a commonly used method for live/dead cell discrimination. The cost-effective LIVE/DEAD Viability/Cytotoxicity Kit is highly sensitive due to the bright fluorescence of both dyes upon interacting with either live (for calcein-AM) or dead (for ethidium homodimer-1) cells. Background levels are low due to the fact that both dyes are virtually non-fluorescent prior to interacting with cells.
LIVE/DEAD Assays Available for a Broad Range of Applications
A selection of Invitrogen LIVE/DEAD Viability Assays is offered for mammalian cells, bacteria, yeast and fungi, as well as Fixable Dead Cell Stain Kits for use in intracellular staining for flow cytometry. All LIVE/DEAD assays provide quick, positive discrimination between viable and non-viable cells.
Cell Analysis, Cell Counting and Viability, Cell Counting, Viability, and Cryopreservation, Cell Culture, Cell Metabolism, Cell Viability and Cytotoxicity, Cell Viability, Proliferation and Function, Cellular Imaging, Cellular Toxicology Assays, Drug Discovery and Development, Flow Cytometry, Flow Cytometry Viability and Cytotoxicity Assays, Flow Cytometry of Cellular Processes, High-Content Screening (HCS), Immunofluorescence (IF), Immunofluorescence Staining and Detection, Target-Based ADME/Tox Assays
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Shipping Condition: Room temperature
Specifications
Specifications
| Cell Type | Mammalian Cells |
| Color | Green, Red |
| Content And Storage | Store in freezer at -5°C to -30°C and protect from light. |
| Description | LIVE/DEAD™ Viability/Cytotoxicity Kit, for mammalian cells |
| Detection Method | Fluorescence |
| For Use With (Application) | Viability Assay |
| For Use With (Equipment) | Fluorescence Microscope, Flow Cytometer, Microplate Reader |
| Product Type | Viability/Cytotoxicity Kit |
| Dye Type | Other Label(s) or Dye(s) |
| Emission | 517/617 |
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Safety and Handling
- LIVE/DEAD Viability/Cytotoxicity Kit, for mammalian cells
- Warning
- Carcinogenicity Category 2
- H351-Suspected of causing cancer.
- P201-Obtain special instructions before use.
- P202-Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P308+P313-IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
- P501b-Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : 5,5-[Ethylenebis(iminotrimethylene)]bis[3,8-diamino-6-phenylphenanthridinium] dichloride dihydrochlo
For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.
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