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BioTracker 488 Green Microtubule Cytoskeleton Dye

Live cell imaging microtubule dye for imaging the cytoskeleton of living cells

Synonym(s):

Live cell imaging probe

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UNSPSC Code:
12352207
NACRES:
NA.47

technique(s)

cell based assay: suitable

detection method

fluorometric

shipped in

ambient

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General description

Cytoskeleton proteins such as actin and tubulin play an important role in cell structure and motility. Dysregulation of cytoskeletal proteins are also involved in cancer metastasis and disease. Taxol binds to polymerized tubulin and stabilizes microtubules, resulting in inhibition of mitosis. However, fluorescent taxol compounds like the BioTracker Microtubule Cytoskeleton dyes are less disruptive of microtubule dynamics and cell division, presumably due to lower binding affinity of the fluorescent probe compared to taxol itself.

The BioTracker Cytoskeleton Microtubule Dye is a green fluorescent cell-permeable taxol probe for imaging the microtubule cytoskeleton in live cells. It is a simple, rapid and sensitive stain that can be detected using the FITC channel. The dye is supplied with a vial of 100mM verapamil, an efflux pump inhibitor that may improve probe retention and staining in certain cell types.

Spectral Properties
Absorbance: 500nm
Emission: 515nm

Application

Live cell fluorescent imaging
Live cell imaging microtubule dye for imaging the cytoskeleton of living cells
Research Category
Cell Signaling
Research Sub Category
Live Cell Dye

Components

1) 1 vial of 50µL BioTracker 488 Green Microtubule Cytoskeleton Dye (1000X in DMSO) (CS224593)

2) 1 vial of 100µL Verapamil HCL (100mM in DMSO) (CS224592)

Quality

Spectral Properties
Absorbance: 500nm
Emission: 515nm

Physical form

Liquid

Storage and Stability

Store BioTracker 488 Green Microtubule Cytoskeleton Dye at 2-8ºC. Protect From Light.
Note: Centrifuge vial briefly to collect contents at bottom of vial before opening.

Disclaimer

Unless otherwise stated in our catalog or other company documentation accompanying the product(s), our products are intended for research use only and are not to be used for any other purpose, which includes but is not limited to, unauthorized commercial uses, in vitro diagnostic uses, ex vivo or in vivo therapeutic uses or any type of consumption or application to humans or animals.

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GHS07,GHS09

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H302,H411

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Aquatic Chronic 2

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

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JAN Code

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