Rhodamine dyes are membrane-permeable cationic fluorescent probes that specifically recognize mitochondrial membrane potentials, thereby attaching to mitochondria and producing bright fluorescence. At certain concentrations, rhodamine dyes have low toxicity to cells, making them commonly used to detect mitochondria in animal cells, plant cells, and microorganisms.
- Fluorescent dye
- Specifically recognizes mitochondrial membrane potentials
- Attaches to mitochondria and produces bright fluorescence
- Low toxicity to cells at certain concentrations
- Used to detect mitochondria in animal cells, plant cells, and microorganisms