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Invitrogen™ DiSBAC2(3) (Bis-(1,3-Diethylthiobarbituric Acid)Trimethine Oxonol)
Description
DiSBAC2(3) can enter depolarized cells where it binds to intracellular proteins or membrane and exhibits enhanced fluorescence and a red spectral shift. Increased depolarization results in additional influx of the anionic dye and an increase in fluorescence. Conversely, hyperpolarization is indicated by a decrease in fluorescence. Potential-dependent fluorescence changes generated by this bis-oxonol are typically ∽1% per mV. Also, this probe has an excitation maxima of 530nm and emission maxima of 560nm. DiBAC dyes are excluded from mitochondria because of their overall negative charge, making them superior to carbocyanines for measuring plasma membrane potentials. Indicator type: Membrane Potential Probes.
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Shipping Condition: Room Temperature
Specifications
Specifications
| Content And Storage | Store at room temperature and protect from light. |
| Product Type | DiSBAC2(3) |
| Dye Type | Membrane Potential Probes |
| Quantity | 100 mg |
| Shipping Condition | Room Temperature |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
If you use our FluoVolt Membrane Potential Kit (Cat. No. F10488), the kit provides a background suppressor to reduce this problem. For other indicators, consider the use of BackDrop Background Suppressor (Cat no. R37603, B10511, and B10512).
Molecules that change their structure in response to the surrounding electric field can function as fast-response probes for the detection of transient (millisecond) potential changes. Slow-response dyes function by entering depolarized cells and binding to proteins or membranes. Increased depolarization results in additional dye influx and an increase in fluorescence, while hyperpolarization is indicated by a decrease in fluorescence. Fast-response probes are commonly used to image electrical activity from intact heart tissues or measure membrane potential changes in response to pharmacological stimuli. Slow-responding probes are often used to explore mitochondrial function and cell viability.
A membrane potential indicator selection guide can be found here (https://www.thermofisher.com/us/en/home/life-science/cell-analysis/cell-viability-and-regulation/ion-indicators/membrane-potential-indicators.html).
For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.
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