Nitro blue tetrazolium chloride (NBT) can be used to assess cell viability as a function of redox potential. Actively respiring cells convert the water-soluble NBT to a deep blue-colored precipitate.
For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.
Specifications
Detection Method
Colorimetric
Quantity
1 g
Substrate
Oxidase Substrate
Substrate Properties
Chemical Substrate
Shipping Condition
Room Temperature
Contents & Storage
Store at room temperature and protect from light.
Figures
Endogenous phosphatase activity in a zebrafish ovary cross section.
Endogenous phosphatase activity in a zebrafish kidney cross-section, stained with the blue-colored BCIP and NBT reagents.