Fixable Cell Viability Assay Kit (Fluorometric - Red) - CytoPainter (ab176744)
Key features and details
- Assay type: Cell-based (quantitative)
- Detection method: Fluorescent
- Platform: Flow cytometer
- Sample type: Adherent cells, Suspension cells
Overview
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Product name
Fixable Cell Viability Assay Kit (Fluorometric - Red) - CytoPainter
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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
Abcam's CytoPainter Fixable Cell Viability Assay Kit (Fluorometric - Red) (ab176744) is used to evaluate the viability of mammalian cells by flow cytometry.
The fluorescent dye provided in the kit is retained in cells by reacting with cellular components. For viable cells, only the cell-surface amines are available to react with the dye while for the necrotic cells or the other cells with compromised membranes, the reactive dye reacts with cell surface amines and intracellular amines, resulting in more intense fluorescent staining. The difference in fluorescence intensity between the live and dead cell populations is ~100-500 fold and can be completely preserved after fixation.
The dye is designed to label cells at Ex/ Em = 583/603 nm. The Excitation source is 561 nm.
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Notes
Related assays
Review the cell health assay guide to learn about kits to perform a cell viability assay, cytotoxicity assay and cell proliferation assay.
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Platform
Flow cytometer
Properties
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Storage instructions
Store at -20°C. Please refer to protocols. -
Components 200 tests DMSO 1 x 200µl Tracking dye Red 1 vial -
Research areas
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Relevance
Cell viability is a determination of living or dead cells, based on a total cell population. Cell viability assess healthy cells in a sample, with no distinction between dividing or quiescent cells. An increase in cell viability indicates cell growth, while a decrease in viability can generally be interpreted as the result of either toxic effects of compounds/agents or suboptimal culture conditions. -
Alternative names
- cell tracking
Images
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HeLa cells stained with CytoPainter Fixable Cell Viability Assay Kit (Fluorometric - Red) (ab176744)
HeLa cells fixed with formaldehyde and labeled with CytoPainter Fixable Cell Viability Assay Kit (Fluorometric - Red) (ab176744) in a black wall/ clear bottom 96 well plate.
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Excitation and Emission spectra for CytoPainter Fixable Cell Viability Assay Kit (Fluorometric-Red) (ab176744)Fluorescence spectra properties of ab176744.
