LipoFluor-P1™ is a cell-permeant stain with an affinity for polar lipids which can be used in a wide variety of live and fixed samples. LipoFluor-P1™ provides excellent and rapid lipid staining used for fluorescent microscopy applications and automated imaging. This stain is an effective tracer of lipids (e.g. cholesterol, sphingolipid and phospholipid) and intracellular localisation. This stain allows for simple and quick application and is ideal for epifluorescence, confocal and multiphoton microscopy. It can be used on live and fixed samples and is compatible with other dyes. LipoFluor-P1™ has a large Stokes Shift, is resistant to photobleaching and demonstrates low cytotoxicity.
Application(s)IF, ICC, Live Cell IF
SpecificityFluorescent imaging of lipid-rich compartments. LipoFluor-P1™ is an effective tracer of lipids (e.g., cholesterol, sphingolipid, and phospholipid) and intracellular localization. Cell penetration and localisation of LipoFluor-P1™ has been confirmed in a range of cell lines; including adipocytes (3T3-L1), prostate cells (PNT2, PNT1a, LNCaP, 22RV1 and DU145), cardiomyocytes (H9c2) and neuronal cells (PC-12), and tissues; including adipose tissue (sheep and Drosophila), muscle tissue (sheep cardiac and skeletal) and brain (murine).
Species ReactivityHuman, Mouse, Other Mammals, Rat
Concentration10mM
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-P1™ is a cell-permeant stain with an affinity for polar lipids which can be used in a wide variety of live and fixed samples. LipoFluor-P1™ provides excellent and rapid lipid staining used for fluorescent microscopy applications and automated imaging. This stain is an effective tracer of lipids (e.g. cholesterol, sphingolipid and phospholipid) and intracellular localisation. This stain allows for simple and quick application and is ideal for epifluorescence, confocal and multiphoton microscopy. It can be used on live and fixed samples and is compatible with other dyes. LipoFluor-P1™ has a large Stokes Shift, is resistant to photobleaching and demonstrates low cytotoxicity.
The typical working concentration is 10µM (1:1000 dilution) in an appropriate buffer or cell culture medium. Biosensis recommends that the end user determine optimal dilutions/concentrations.
TargetPolar Lipids
SpecificityFluorescent imaging of lipid-rich compartments. LipoFluor-P1™ is an effective tracer of lipids (e.g., cholesterol, sphingolipid, and phospholipid) and intracellular localization. Cell penetration and localisation of LipoFluor-P1™ has been confirmed in a range of cell lines; including adipocytes (3T3-L1), prostate cells (PNT2, PNT1a, LNCaP, 22RV1 and DU145), cardiomyocytes (H9c2) and neuronal cells (PC-12), and tissues; including adipose tissue (sheep and Drosophila), muscle tissue (sheep cardiac and skeletal) and brain (murine).
Target Host SpeciesHuman
Species ReactivityHuman, Mouse, Other Mammals, Rat
Ex/Em MaxEx/Em: 405 nm / 550 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.
Concentration10mM
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 10 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.