EZViable™ Calcein AM Cell Viability Assay Kit (Fluorometric)

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High-throughput, detects as low as 50 viable cells in less than 30 min.

Storage Conditions: -20°C

Shelf life: 12 months

Summary :

• Detection method- Fluorescence (Ex/Em = 485/530 nm)
• Applications- - Measurement of cell proliferation in response to growth factors, cytokines, mitogens and nutrients
- Analysis of cytotoxic and cytostatic compounds such as anticancer drugs, toxic agents and other pharmaceuticals
- Assessment of physiological mediators and antibodies that affect cell growth.

Detection Method: Fluorescence (Ex/Em = 485/530 nm)

Features & Benefits:

• Convenient & non-radioactive
• High-throughput
• Highly-sensitive: detect as low as 50 viable cells in less than 30 min.
• Suitable for cell proliferation, cell viability, chemotaxis, cytotoxicity and apoptosis

Description:

Quantification of number of viable cells is an indispensible tool in Cell Biology research. BioVision’s Calcein AM Cell Viability Assay Kit is a fluorometric method for extremely sensitive quantification of viable cells that can detect as low as 50 viable cells in less than 30 min. Calcein AM is a non-fluorescent, hydrophobic compound that easily penetrates intact and live cells. Hydrolysis of Calcein AM by intracellular esterase produces a hydrophilic, strongly fluorescent compound that is retained in the cell cytoplasm and can be measured at Ex/Em = 485/530 nm. The measured fluorescence intensity is proportional to the number of viable cells. This assay kit provides an easy-to-use, non-radioactive, and high-throughput method for cell proliferation, cell viability, chemotaxis, cytotoxicity and apoptosis.