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SlowFade™ Glass Soft-set Antifade Mountant, 2 mL - FAQs

SlowFade™ Glass Soft-set Antifade Mountant, 2 mL - FAQs

View additional product information for SlowFade™ Glass Soft-Set Antifade Mountant - FAQs (S36917, S36917-5X2ML)

5 product FAQs found

May I use nucleic acid stains for samples that will be mounted with SlowFade Glass Soft-set Antifade Mountant (Cat. No. S36917)?

Yes. SlowFade Glass Soft-set Antifade Mountant (Cat. No. S36917) is compatible with many nucleic acid stains. Apply the stain at the last step prior to mounting.

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Will SlowFade Glass Soft-set Antifade Mountant (Cat. No. S36917) preserve the structure of fluorescent proteins?

No. SlowFade Glass Soft-set Antifade Mountant (Cat. No. S36917) does not maintain the structures of fluorescent proteins over time. The proteins will naturally unfold, and this unfolding would result in the loss of fluorescence.

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What can be done to remove any tiny air bubbles in SlowFade Glass Soft-set Antifade Mountant (Cat. No. S36917)?

To remove tiny air bubbles, place the vial of SlowFade Glass Soft-set Antifade Mountant (Cat. No. S36917) within a vacuum chamber with the vial cap loosened. Degas the solution by applying vacuum through either a T-connector on the faucet or a very brief application of vacuum from a vacuum pump.

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Does SlowFade Glass Soft-set Antifade Mountant (Cat. No. S36917) contain any volatile organic solvents?

No. SlowFade Glass Soft-set Antifade Mountant (Cat. No. S36917) is an aqueous-based mountant.

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Does Slowfade Antifade Mountant require using a nail polish for sealing?

No. Samples mounted with SlowFade mountants need not be sealed; they are intended for immediate viewing. The coverslip may be anchored (to prevent movement while viewing) by applying molten paraffin to three or four spots around the edge of the coverslip.

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