DAPI nuclear stain
Price range: €75.00 through €300.00
DAPI nuclear stain available in powder and 1 mg/ml aqueous solution. Trusted blue-fluorescent dye for live and fixed cell imaging in fluorescence microscopy.
- F-0410, DAPI aqueous solution, 1 mg/ml, 1 mL – ready to use for staining. This solution is suitable for several thousand microscopy stainings, and represents excellent value.
- F-0408, DAPI solid powder, 10 mg, 25 mg and 100 mg
Ready to Ship in all formats. Delivery in 2-3 days.
Looking for a better stain for live cells? Check out our Hoechst stain.
DAPI Nuclear Staining Protocol (PDF)
Description
DAPI Nuclear Stain – Product Overview
DAPI (4′,6-diamidino-2-phenylindole) is a widely used blue fluorescent nuclear stain that binds strongly to A-T rich regions of DNA. It is suitable for fixed and live cell imaging, commonly used in fluorescence microscopy, cell imaging, and counterstaining protocols.
Available Formulations
1. DAPI, 1 mg/ml in Water
- Ready-to-use for rapid nuclear staining
- Suitable for direct application or further dilution
2. DAPI, Solid Powder
- Long-term storage and high flexibility
- Enables custom stock concentrations
Excitation/Emission
- Excitation: ~358 nm
- Emission: ~461 nm (blue fluorescence)
Applications
- Fluorescence microscopy of nuclei
- Live and fixed cell imaging
- Counterstaining in immunofluorescence
- Quantification of nuclear content
Choosing the Right Format
| Formulation | Format | Recommended Use |
|---|---|---|
| 1 mg/ml in water | Aqueous | Ready-to-use for quick nuclear staining |
| Solid powder | Dry powder | Ideal for long-term storage and custom dilutions |
Protocol
Download the DAPI Nuclear Staining Protocol (PDF) for detailed instructions on how to stain both live and fixed cells.
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