Lysosomal Staining Kit - Deep Red - Cytopainter (ab138896)
Overview
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Product name
Lysosomal Staining Kit - Deep Red - Cytopainter
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Detection method
Fluorescent -
Sample type
Adherent cells, Suspension cells -
Assay type
Cell-based -
Species reactivity
Reacts with: Mammals, Other species -
Product overview
Abcam's fluorescence imaging kits are a set of fluorescence imaging tools for labeling sub-cellular organelles such as membranes, lysosomes, mitochondria, nuclei, etc. The selective labeling of live cell compartments provides a powerful method for studying cellular events in a spatial and temporal context.
ab138896 is designed to label lysosomes of live cells in red fluorescence at Ex/Em = 590/620 nm. The proprietary lysotropic dye used in the kit selectively accumulates in lysosomes probably via the lysosome pH gradient. The lysotropic indicator is a hydrophobic compound that easily permeates intact live cells, and trapped in lysosomes after it gets into cells. Its fluorescence is significantly enhanced upon entering lysosomes.
The LysoDeep Red Indicator dye used in the kit has extremely high photostability as well as excellent cellular retention makes it useful for a variety of studies, including cell adhesion, chemotaxis, multidrug resistance, cell viability, apoptosis and cytotoxicity. It is suitable for proliferating and non-proliferating cells, and can be used for both suspension and adherent cells.
Review other dyes and kits for lysosomal staining, or the live cell staining fluorescent dyes guide
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Notes
Lysosomes are cellular organelles which contain acid hydrolase enzymes to break up waste materials and cellular debris. Lysosomes digest excess or worn-out organelles, food particles, and engulfed viruses or bacteria. The membrane around a lysosome allows the digestive enzymes to work at pH 4.5. The interior of the lysosomes is acidic (pH 4.5-4.8) compared to the slightly alkaline cytosol (pH 7.2). The lysosome maintains this pH differential by pumping protons from the cytosol across the membrane via proton pumps and chloride ion channels.
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Platform
Fluorescence microscope
Properties
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Storage instructions
Store at -20°C. Please refer to protocols. -
Components 500 tests LysoDeep Red Indicator 1 x 50µl Staining Buffer A 1 x 25ml Staining Buffer B 1 x 25ml -
Research areas
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Alternative names
- lysosome marker
- lysotracker
Images
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Fluorescence Microscopy of HeLa cellsHeLa cells stained with ab138896 in a black 96-well plate. The Texas Red signals were compared at 0 (upper image) and 120 seconds (lower image) exposure time by using a fluorescence microscope.