Cellular Membrane Potential Assay Kit (Fluorometric - Orange) (ab176764)
Key features and details
- Assay type: Cell-based (quantitative)
- Detection method: Fluorescent
- Platform: Microplate reader
- Sample type: Adherent cells, Suspension cells
Overview
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Product name
Cellular Membrane Potential Assay Kit (Fluorometric - Orange)
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Detection method
Fluorescent -
Sample type
Adherent cells, Suspension cells -
Assay type
Cell-based (quantitative) -
Species reactivity
Reacts with: Mammals, Other species -
Product overview
Membrane potential is the difference in voltage between the interior and exterior of a cell. The membrane potential allows a cell to function as a battery, providing power to operate a variety of "molecular devices" embedded in the membrane. In electrically excitable cells such as neurons, membrane potential is used for transmitting signals between different parts of a cell. Opening or closing of ion channels at one point in the membrane produces a local change in the membrane potential, which causes electric current to flow rapidly to other points in the membrane. Ion channels have been identified as important
drug discovery targets.Abcam's Cellular Membrane Potential Assay Kit (Fluorometric - Orange) (ab176764) is a homogeneous assay with fast read time. It uses a proprietary long wavelength membrane potential indicator to detect the membrane potential change that is caused by the opening and closing of the ion channels. The red fluorescence of the membrane potential indicator used in the kit has enhanced fluorescence upon entering cells and minimizes the interferences resulted from the screening compounds and/or cellular autofluorescence.
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Platform
Microplate reader
Properties
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Storage instructions
Store at -20°C. Please refer to protocols. -
Components 1 x 96 tests 10 x 96 tests 100 x 96 tests 10X Assay buffer 1 x 1ml 1 x 10ml 1 x 100ml HHBS 1 x 9ml 1 x 100ml 0 x 0ml MP Sensor 1 x 15µl 1 x 150µl 10 x 150µl -
Research areas
Images
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GABA Dose Response in WSS-1 cells measured with Cellular Membrane Potential Assay Kit (Fluorometric-Orange) (ab176764)
WSS-1 cells were seeded overnight in 50,000 cells per 100 µL per well in a 96-well black wall/clear bottom plate. The cells were incubated with 100 µl of ab176765 for 30 minutes at room temperature. GABA (50µl/well) was added to achieve the final indicated concentrations.
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Excitation and Emission Spectra for Cellular Membrane Potential Assay Kit (Fluorometric - Orange) (ab176764)
