Phalloidin Labeling Probes
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Phalloidin Labeling Probes

Achieve precise and reliable F-actin staining with fluorescent and biotinylated phalloidins. Phalloidin conjugates are widely used in imaging applications to selectively label F-actin in a variety of sample types including fixed and permeabilized cells, tissue sections, and cell-free experiments.
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Número de catálogoColorIntervalo de longitud de onda de excitaciónTipo de colorante
A22282Amarillo531⁄554Alexa Fluor™ 532
A22281Azul346⁄442Alexa Fluor™ 350
A30104Violeta405/450Alexa Fluor™ Plus 405
A12379Verde495⁄518Alexa Fluor™ 488
O7466Verde496⁄520Oregon Green™ 488
F432Verde496⁄516FITC (fluoresceína)
R415Rojo anaranjado540⁄565TRITC (isotiocianato de tetrametilrodamina)
A22283Naranja556⁄570Alexa Fluor™ 546
A34055Naranja555⁄565Alexa Fluor™ 555
A30106Naranja555/565 nmAlexa Fluor Plus 555
B3475Rojo558⁄569BODIPY™
A12380Rojo anaranjado578⁄600Alexa Fluor™ 568
A12381Rojo581⁄609Alexa Fluor™ 594
T7471Rojo591⁄608Texas Red™
A22284Rojo lejano632⁄647Alexa Fluor™ 633
A34054Rojo lejano633⁄647Alexa Fluor™ 635
A22287Rojo lejano650⁄668Alexa Fluor™ 647
A30107Rojo lejano650/668 nmAlexa Fluor Plus 647
A22285Infrarrojo cercano663⁄690Alexa Fluor™ 660
A22286Infrarrojo cercano679⁄702Alexa Fluor™ 680
A30105Infrarrojo cercano758/784Alexa Fluor™ Plus 750
B7474NingunoNingunoBiotin-XX
P3457NingunoNingunoFaloidina (sin marcar)
Número de catálogo A22282
Precio (CLP)
724.704
Each
Color:
Amarillo
Intervalo de longitud de onda de excitación:
531⁄554
Tipo de colorante:
Alexa Fluor™ 532
Precio (CLP)
724.704
Each
Fluorescent and biotinylated phalloidins are water soluble and bind to filamentous actin (F-actin) with nanomolar affinity, making them convenient probes for labeling, identifying, and quantifying F-actin in cryopreserved tissue sections, fixed and permeabilized cells, and cell-free experiments. Phalloidin conjugates bind similarly to actin from various species, including plants and animals, enabling staining of the cytoskeleton in a wide range of samples.

A variety of phalloidin conjugates for filamentous (F-actin) staining are available, including fluorescent Alexa Fluor and Alexa Fluor Plus phalloidins, along with phalloidins conjugated to classic fluorescent dyes such as BODIPY, fluorescein, and rhodamine. Phalloidin staining is spectrally compatible with other fluorescent stains used in cellular analyses such as GFP/RFP, Qdot nanocrystals, and other Alexa Fluor conjugates and antibodies. Biotin‐XX Phalloidin can be used to visualize actin filaments via fluorescent streptavidin tags or standard enzyme-mediated avidin/streptavidin techniques such as in electron microscopy. Unlabeled phalloidin is available for use as a control in blocking F‐actin staining or in promoting polymerization.

Phalloidin conjugates bind to both large and small actin filaments with similar affinity in a 1:1 stoichiometry between phallotoxin and actin subunits. They do not bind G-actin monomers.

Alexa Fluor and Alexa Fluor Plus phalloidin conjugates for F-actin staining

Fluorescent Alexa Fluor dye conjugates of phalloidin are popular F-actin stains, offering color choices across the full spectral range. These phalloidin conjugates provide researchers with fluorescent probes that are superior in brightness and photostability compared to other spectrally similar conjugates.

Alexa Fluor Plus Phalloidin conjugates retain the same specificity for actin but offer 3-5 times greater sensitivity and brightness compared to the corresponding Alexa Fluor Phalloidin conjugate. This increased brightness is beneficial for challenging F-actin imaging, such as the super‐resolution microscopy methods SIM and STORM, and for reliable staining of actin stress fibers.

Features of phalloidin probes

  • High specificity—binds selectively to F-actin, which allows for precise labeling of actin filaments in fixed cells and cryopreserved tissues
  • Strong affinity—nanomolar binding affinity for F-actin, which ensures stable and reliable actin staining
  • Extensive fluorescent conjugate options—over twenty conjugated varieties of phalloidin
  • Compatibility with fixed samples—typically used with fixed cells and tissues, making them suitable for actin staining in detailed structural studies, immunofluorescence staining, and IHC applications
  • Multiplexing capability—the wide availability of phalloidin conjugates enables their use in combination with other fluorescent probes and antibodies for multiplex imaging. Biotinylated phalloidin can be made use of in downstream streptavidin steps.
  • Quantitative analysis—can be used for quantitative analysis of F-actin distribution and density within cells, aiding in the study of cytoskeletal dynamics. The unlabeled phalloidin can be titrated as a control.
  • Ease of use—staining is straightforward and quick
  • Excellent stability—exhibit good photostability, which is essential for prolonged imaging sessions and time-lapse studies
  • Wide applicability—used for a range of applications, including studying cell morphology, motility, and the effects of drugs on the actin cytoskeleton

Para uso exclusivo en investigación. No apto para uso en procedimientos diagnósticos.

Especificaciones
ColorAmarillo
Tipo de coloranteAlexa Fluor™ 532
Intervalo de longitud de onda de excitación531⁄554
Para utilizar con (equipo)Fluorescence Microscope, Flow Cytometer, Confocal Microscope, Compatible with TRITC/RFP filter set
Línea de productosAlexa Fluor
Cantidad300 Units
Condiciones de envíoTemperatura ambiente
Tipo de etiquetaColorantes Alexa Fluor
Tipo de productoFaloidina
Sub Cellular LocalizationActina, citoesqueleto, Cytoskeleton
Unit SizeEach
Contenido y almacenamiento
Almacenar en el congelador de -5 °C a -30 °C y proteger de la luz.

Preguntas frecuentes

Do you offer alternative package sizes for phalloidin or ReadyProbes reagents?

Alternative package sizes may be available through a custom request process. Contact Thermo Fisher Scientific customer support or your sales representative to discuss available options for the specific reagent and quantity needed.

Can I use conjugated phalloidin label probes on organoids?

Yes. Conjugated phalloidin labeling probes can be used with organoids when F-actin is accessible after fixation and permeabilization. Because organoids are thicker than monolayer cell cultures, protocol optimization may be needed, including permeabilization conditions, probe incubation time, and probe concentration.

Are conjugated phalloidin reagents antibodies?

No, Phalloidin is not an antibody. It is a bicyclic peptide toxin originally isolated from the Amanita phalloides mushroom and is used to bind and label F-actin in fixed and permeabilized samples.

Can I use methanol instead of DMSO to reconstitute the conjugated phalloidins from the lyophilized solids?

Yes, methanol can be used to reconstitute fluorescent phalloidin, but it creates a less concentrated stock solution than DMSO. Dissolve the vial contents in 1.5 mL of methanol to yield a 40X stock solution at a concentration of 200 assays/mL, which is equivalent to approximately 6.6 µM. One unit/assay of fluorescent phalloidins is equivalent to 5 µL of the methanolic stock solution. Methanol may be used as a stock-solution solvent, but methanol-containing fixatives are not recommended because they can disrupt F-actin.

How do I reconstitute fluorescent conjugated phalloidin probes to make a stock solution?

For fluorescent phalloidin label probes, prepare a DMSO stock solution by dissolving the vial contents in 150 µL anhydrous DMSO to make a 400X stock, with a concentration of approximately 66 µM or 2,000 assays per mL. Store between -25°C and -5°C, protected from light. One unit/assay of fluorescent phalloidins is equivalent to 0.5 µL of the DMSO stock solution.

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Citations & References
Abstract
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Authors:Tian F, Zhu CH, Zhang XW, Xie X, Xin XL, Yi YH, Lin LP, Geng MY, Ding J,
Journal:Mol Pharmacol
PubMed ID:17565003
'Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) signaling pathway is essential for tumor angiogenesis and has long been recognized as a promising target for cancer therapy. Current view holds that physical interaction between alpha(v)beta(3) integrin and kinase insert domain-containing receptor (KDR) is important in regulating angiogenesis and tumor development. We have reported ... More
Increase in phagocytosis after geldanamycin treatment or heat shock: role of heat shock proteins.
Authors:Vega VL, De Maio A
Journal:J Immunol
PubMed ID:16210633
'The response to injury is activated at the systemic and cellular levels. At the systemic level, phagocytosis plays a key role in controlling infections and clearing necrotic and apoptotic cells. The expression of heat shock proteins (Hsp), which is a well-conserved process, is a major component of cellular response to ... More
A novel mechanism for the formation of actin-filament bundles by a nonprocessive formin.
Authors:Michelot A, Derivery E, Paterski-Boujemaa R, Guérin C, Huang S, Parcy F, Staiger CJ, Blanchoin L,
Journal:Curr Biol
PubMed ID:17027489
Actin-filament bundles (or cables) have a structural role during cell division and morphogenesis, but also serve as important
Two distinct distributions of F-actin are present in the hyphal apex of the oomycete Achlya bisexualis.
Authors:Yu YP, Jackson SL, Garrill A
Journal:Plant Cell Physiol
PubMed ID:15047875
We show that two distinct distributions of F-actin are present in the hyphal apex of the oomycete Achlya bisexualis, that have been chemically fixed with a combination of methylglyoxal and formaldehyde and stained with Alexa phalloidin. In approximately one half of the hyphae examined, an F-actin depleted zone within the ... More
Controlling the behaviour of Drosophila melanogaster via smartphone optogenetics.
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Journal:Sci Rep
PubMed ID:33077824