Diphenyl Blue is a cell active dye commonly used for identifying dead cells and testing cell membrane integrity and cell viability. It serves as a method for tissue and cell culture. When cells are deactivated or have incomplete cell membranes, Diphenyl Blue can stain them blue, while normal living cells with intact cell membranes reject the dye. Macrophages can phagocytose Diphenyl Blue, allowing it to be used as a living stain for these cells.
- Cell active dye
- Identifies dead cells
- Tests cell membrane integrity
- Tests cell viability
- Suitable for tissue and cell culture
- Stains deactivated or damaged cells blue
- Rejected by living cells with intact membranes
- Can be used as a living stain for macrophages