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JC-1

A cationic, fluorescent, carbocyanine dye that can be used as a ratiometric indicator of mitochondrial potential δΨm in cells, tissues, and isolated mitochondria.

• Synonym(s): JC-1, 5,5ʹ,6,6ʹ-Tetrachloro-1,1ʹ,3,3ʹ-tetraethylbenzimidazolylcarbocyanine Iodide
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₂₅H₂₇Cl₄IN₄
• CAS Number: 47729-63-5
• Molecular Weight: 652.23
• UNSPSC Code: 12352200

Properties

• Quality Level: 100
• Assay: ≥95% (HPLC)
• form: solid
• manufacturer/tradename: Calbiochem^®
• storage condition: OK to freeze; protect from light
• color: red-orange
• solubility: DMSO: 5 mg/mL
• shipped in: ambient
• storage temp.: −20°C
• InChI: 1S/C25H27Cl4N4.HI/c1-5-30-20-12-16(26)17(27)13-21(20)31(6-2)24(30)10-9-11-25-32(7-3)22-14-18(28)19(29)15-23(22)33(25)8-4;/h9-15H,5-8H2,1-4H3;1H/q+1;/p-1
• InChI key: FYNNIUVBDKICAX-UHFFFAOYSA-M

Description

General description

A cationic, fluorescent, carbocyanine dye that can be used as a ratiometric indicator of mitochondrial potential ΔΨ_m in cells, tissues, and isolated mitochondria. It labels mitochondria with high membrane potential orange and mitochondria with low membrane potential green. Mitochondrial depolarization is indicated by a decrease in the red/green fluorescence intensity ratio. Ideal for detection of collapse of ΔΨ_m induced by uncouplers of mitochondrial respiration. The potential-sensitive color shift is due to concentration-dependent formation of red fluorescent J-aggregates. JC-1 has also been used in a functional assay of multidrug-resistance cells and in apoptosis-related mitochondrial modifications.

A cationic, fluorescent, carbocyanine dye that can be used as a ratiometric indicator of mitochondrial potential ΔΨ_m in cells, tissues, and isolated mitochondria. Mitochondrial depolarization is indicated by a decrease in the red/green fluorescence intensity ratio. The potential-sensitive color shift is due to concentration-dependent formation of red fluorescent J-aggregates. Ideal for detection of collapse of ΔΨ_m induced by uncouplers of mitochondrial respiration. JC-1 has also been used in a functional assay of multidrug-resistance cells and in apoptosis-related mitochondrial modifications.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Cell permeable: no

Primary Target
Used as a ratiometric indicator of mitochondrial potential δΨm in cells, tissues, and isolated mitochondria

Product does not compete with ATP.

Reversible: no

Packaging

Packaged under inert gas

Warning

Toxicity: Irritant (B)

Reconstitution

Following reconstitution, aliquot and freeze (-20°C). Stock solutions are stable for up to 6 months at -20°C. Do not reuse thawed samples.

Other Notes

Mathur, A., et al. 2000. Cardiovasc. Res. 46, 126.
Gravance, C.G., et al. 2000. Theriogenology53, 1691.
Chanda, B., and Mathew, M.K. 1999. Biochim Biophys. Acta 1416, 92.
Dedov, V.N., and Roufogalis, B.D. 1999. FEBS Lett. 456, 171.
Polla, B.S., et al. 1996. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 93, 6458.
White, R.J., and Reynolds, I.J. 1996. J. Neurosci. 16, 5688.
Ankacrona, M., et al. 1995. Neuron 15, 961.
Reers, M., et al. 1995. Methods Enzymol. 260, 406.
Cossarizza, A., et al. 1993. Biochem. Biophys. Res. Commun. 197, 40.

Legal Information

CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable