General description
DAPI: 4′, 6-Diamino-2-phenylindole dihydrochloride. Antifade Solution: p-Phenylenediamine and glycerol in PBS solution. 0.4μg/mL DAPI suspended in Antifade. The product is ready to add to fixed slides or cells cultures.
Application
A nuclear fluorescent stain used for counterstaining paraffin-embedded, formalin-fixed tissue, metaphase chromosomes, or interphase nuclei that have been hybridized with probes detected with Fluorescein, or equivalent stains. Antifade prevents the permanent loss of fluorescence or fluorescent signal quenching due to photobleaching and prolonged exposure to high intensity light sources.
DAPI binds the minor groove of DNA at AT clusters and binds preferentially to ds DNA (Biochemistry 26:4545, 1987).
Materials Provided
Each vial contains 1 ml of DAPI/Antifade Solution
Warnings and Precautions
DAPI is a potential carcinogen. Antifade is a potential toxin and irritant. Use extreme caution. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and mucous membranes. Use extreme caution. Wear gloves and a lab coat when handling. Follow your institution′s guidelines for hazardous waste disposal. Keep tightly capped and limit exposure to light.
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DAPI binds the minor groove of DNA at AT clusters and binds preferentially to ds DNA (Biochemistry 26:4545, 1987).
Materials Provided
Each vial contains 1 ml of DAPI/Antifade Solution
Warnings and Precautions
DAPI is a potential carcinogen. Antifade is a potential toxin and irritant. Use extreme caution. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and mucous membranes. Use extreme caution. Wear gloves and a lab coat when handling. Follow your institution′s guidelines for hazardous waste disposal. Keep tightly capped and limit exposure to light.
Related Products
Antifade Solution S7114
Propidium Iodide Solution S7109
Propidium Iodide/Antifade Solution S7112
Physical form
Liquid PBS pH 8.0 containing ~50% glycerol and 0.4μg/mL of DAPI and 2-7mM phenylenediamine.
Storage and Stability
Store at -20ºC in undiluted aliquots for up to 1 year from date of receipt. Protect from light
Legal Information
CHEMICON is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
Disclaimer
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Hazard Statements
Precautionary Statements
Hazard Classifications
Aquatic Chronic 3
Storage Class Code
12 - Non Combustible Liquids
WGK
WGK 2
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