LipoFluor-MR™ is a cell-permeant stain for mitochondria. This tracing reagent can be used on live cells, frozen and fixed tissue samples and is compatible with other dyes. LipoFluor-MR™ has a large Stokes Shift, shows excellent resistance to photobleaching and demonstrates low cytotoxicity.
Application(s)IF, ICC, Live Cell IF
SpecificityFluorescent imaging of mitochondria. Cell penetration and localisation of LipoFluor-MR™ has been confirmed in prostate cells (PNT2 and 22RV1), cardiomyocytes (H9c2) and cancer cell lines (HeLa). Mitochondrial localisation has been shown in live tissues, including live adipose tissue (sheep) and muscle tissue (sheep cardiac and skeletal) and frozen or PFA fixed muscle tissue (sheep skeletal).
Species ReactivityHuman, Mouse, Other Mammals, Rat
Concentration20mM
Purity DescriptionThin layer chromatography using alumina plates and a solvent system of ethanol and water (3:1) revealed the presence of fluorescent isomers. No amount of starting material was detected.
LipoFluor-MR™ is a cell-permeant stain for mitochondria. This tracing reagent can be used on live cells, frozen and fixed tissue samples and is compatible with other dyes. LipoFluor-MR™ has a large Stokes Shift, shows excellent resistance to photobleaching and demonstrates low cytotoxicity.
Application DetailsFluorescent imaging of mitochondria.
Sample types: live cells, tisue (frozen and 4% paraformaldehyde). Quenching endogenous fluorescence can assist in imaging, refer to the product manual. Not suitable for application on fixed cells. Epifluorescence microscopy: YES Confocal microscopy: YES Multiphoton imaging: YES Infrared spectroscopy: NO Raman spectroscopy: NO Ex/Em: 405 nm / 600 nm.
The typical working concentration is 20µM (1:1000 dilution) in an appropriate buffer or cell culture medium. Biosensis recommends that the end user determine optimal dilutions/concentrations.
TargetMitochondria
SpecificityFluorescent imaging of mitochondria. Cell penetration and localisation of LipoFluor-MR™ has been confirmed in prostate cells (PNT2 and 22RV1), cardiomyocytes (H9c2) and cancer cell lines (HeLa). Mitochondrial localisation has been shown in live tissues, including live adipose tissue (sheep) and muscle tissue (sheep cardiac and skeletal) and frozen or PFA fixed muscle tissue (sheep skeletal).
Target Host SpeciesHuman
Species ReactivityHuman, Mouse, Other Mammals, Rat
Ex/Em MaxEx/Em: 405 nm / 600 nm
Detection MethodFluorescence
Kit ComponentsMaterials provided:
LipoFluor™ Stain Reagent, 1000X, 4 vials
Purity DescriptionThin layer chromatography using alumina plates and a solvent system of ethanol and water (3:1) revealed the presence of fluorescent isomers. No amount of starting material was detected.
FormatThe reagents in the LipoFluor™ RTD™ (1000X) are all supplied in a liquid format and are ready-to-dilute.
Concentration20mM
Reconstitution InstructionsDilute solutions as directed in the protocol instructions.
Storage InstructionsThe liquid stock solution vials can be stored up to 12 months from date of receipt at 2-8°C, properly sealed and protected from light. Working solutions should be used within 24 hours and not stored for later use.
Storage Temperature2-8°C
Batch NumberPlease see item label.
Expiration DateIf protected from light, the liquid 20 mM stock solution vials are stable for 12 months from date of receipt, at 2-8ºC. A vial should be diluted immediately prior to use and should be used within 24 hours for best results.