Calcein, AM, Zellfarbstoff
Calcein, AM, Zellfarbstoff
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Calcein, AM, Zellfarbstoff

Calcein AM ist ein zellendurchlässiger Farbstoff, der sich zur Ermittlung der Zellviabilität in den meisten eukaryotischen Zellen eignet. In lebendeWeitere Informationen
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KatalognummerProdukttypMengeFarbe
C1429Calcein Blau AM1 mgBlue
C3100MPCalcein, AM20 x 50 μgGreen
C1430Calcein, AM1 mgGreen
C3099Calcein, AM1 mlGreen
C34852Calcein Grün, AM – Spezialverpackung20 x 50 μgGreen
C481Calcein100 mgGreen
Katalognummer C1429
Preis (EUR)
214,60
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Produkttyp:
Calcein Blau AM
Menge:
1 mg
Farbe:
Blue
Preis (EUR)
214,60
Special offer
Online exclusive
Endet: 15-Mar-2026
290,00
Ersparnis 75,40 (26%)
Each
Zum Warenkorb hinzufügen
Calcein AM ist ein zellendurchlässiger Farbstoff, der sich zur Ermittlung der Zellviabilität in den meisten eukaryotischen Zellen eignet. In lebende Zellen wird das nicht-fluoreszierende Calcein AM nach der Acetoxymethylester-Hydrolyse durch intrazelluläre Esterasen in grün fluoreszierendes Calcein umgewandelt. Dieser Farbstoff ist auch als 1 mg des Feststoffs (C-1430) und resuspendiert in DMSO (C-3099) erhältlich. Für eine Version dieses Farbstoffs mit längerer Wellenlänge eignet sich unser neues CellTrace Calcein Red-Orange AM (C-34851).
Nur für Forschungszwecke. Nicht zur Verwendung bei diagnostischen Verfahren.
Specifications
ZellpermeabilitätZellengängig
FarbstofftypAndere Etiketten oder Farbstoffe
Anregung/Emission322/437 nm
Molekulargewicht465.41
Menge1 mg
ReagenztypZell-Tracking-Verbindungen, Zell-Kennzeichnungsreagenzien
VersandbedingungRaumtemperatur, Raumtemperatur
ZielenzymEsterase
FarbeBlue
Emission449 nm
Zur Verwendung mit (Anwendung)Zelltracing, Zelltracer, Cell Tracker
Zur Verwendung mit (Geräte)Fluoreszenzmikroskop
ProdukttypCalcein Blau AM
Unit SizeEach
Inhalt und Lagerung
Im Tiefkühlgerät (-5 bis -30 °C) lagern und vor Licht schützen.

Häufig gestellte Fragen (FAQ)

I need a general cytoplasmic stain that does not overlap with the GFP in my cells. What do you recommend?

Calcein AM, a green dye, is typically used as a general cytoplasmic stain, but not recommended with GFP-positive cells. For GFP-expressing cells there are other colors available: Calcein Blue AM, Calcein Violet AM, and Calcein Red-Orange AM. The retention time of these dyes in live cells is dependent upon the inherent properties of the cell.

Find additional tips, troubleshooting help, and resources within our Cell Analysis Support Center.

I stained two populations of cells, one with CellTracker Green and the other with CellTracker Red, but it looks like there may be crossover of the red dye to the green cells. What is going on?

One possibility is that there is spectral bleedthrough between the dyes. Be sure to check the single-color samples by imaging the red cells in green and imaging the green cells in red, using the optimal imaging settings for the other color. If you see bleedthrough with these controls, then you will have to reduce the dye label concentration to reduce the brightness of the dyes, or choose dyes that are farther apart spectrally. If the issue isn’t bleedthrough, another possibility is that the cells were not adequately washed after staining, allowing some unincorporated dye to remain and label the other cells after they were introduced. Extending washes and wash times should help with this.

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I stained my cells with Calcein, AM, but the signal went away after I fixed my cells. Why is this?

Calcein, AM diffuses into cells, the 'AM' moiety is cleaved by cellular esterases, and then the dye molecules are observed in the cytoplasm without binding to anything. This gives a 'whole cell' stain. It also means that the dyes are not crosslinked with aldehyde-based fixation and thus will be lost upon fixation. Additionally, any disruption of plasma membrane, such as with detergents or trypsinization, will lead to leakage of the dye from the cell.

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I'm trying to stain my cells with CellTracker dyes or CFDA SE, but I'm not seeing much signal. What can I do?

First, make sure you aren’t staining in the presence of serum, since serum can have esterase activity that can prematurely cleave the AM group on these dyes, preventing entry into cells. After staining, it’s okay to return the cells to medium containing serum. After this, you can try increasing the concentration and label time to get a higher intensity.

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I like how calcein dyes label the whole cell. How long can I track my cells with them, and can I fix them?

Calcein dyes diffuse into cells, the 'AM' moiety is cleaved by cellular esterases and then are observed in the cytoplasm without binding to anything. This provides a 'whole cell' label. Calcein dyes may be pumped out by normal cellular efflux mechanisms, sometimes within a very short time, especially for cell types that may exhibit drug resistance, unless the efflux is inhibited (such as with probenecid). The dyes are not crosslinked with aldehyde-based fixation, unlike protein-binding CellTracker dyes, and thus will be lost upon fixation. Additionally, any disruption of plasma membrane, such as with detergents or trypsinization, will lead to leakage of the dyes from the cell.

Find additional tips, troubleshooting help, and resources within our Cell Tracing and Tracking Support Center.

Zitierungen und Referenzen (15)

Zitierungen und Referenzen
Abstract
Whole animal cell sorting of Drosophila embryos.
Authors:Krasnow MA, Cumberledge S, Manning G, Herzenberg LA, Nolan GP
Journal:Science
PubMed ID:1898782
'Use of primary culture cells has been limited by the inability to purify most types of cells, particularly cells from early developmental stages. In whole animal cell sorting (WACS), live cells derived from animals harboring a lacZ transgene are purified according to their level of beta-galactosidase expression with a fluorogenic ... More
UVA-induced apoptosis studied by the new apo/necro-Comet-assay which distinguishes viable, apoptotic and necrotic cells.
Authors:Morley N, Rapp A, Dittmar H, Salter L, Gould D, Greulich KO, Curnow A,
Journal:Mutagenesis
PubMed ID:16500949
An adaptation of the Comet-assay was developed which enables the discrimination of viable, apoptotic and necrotic single cells by use of the common Annexin-V staining and a dye exclusion test on the cells already embedded in agarose gel on glass slides. Membrane integrity (Ethidium-Homodimer exclusion), cellular esterase activity (Calcein blue-AM) ... More
Advantages and limitations of commonly used methods to assay the molecular permeability of gap junctional intercellular communication.
Authors:Abbaci M, Barberi-Heyob M, Blondel W, Guillemin F, Didelon J,
Journal:Biotechniques
PubMed ID:18611167
The role of gap junctional intercellular communication (GJIC) in regulation of normal growth and differentiation is becoming increasingly recognized as a major cellular function. GJIC consists of intercellular exchange of low molecular weight molecules, and is the only means for direct contact between cytoplasms of adjacent animal cells. Disturbances of ... More
Early intermediates in HIV-1 envelope glycoprotein-mediated fusion triggered by CD4 and co-receptor complexes.
Authors:Dimitrov AS, Xiao X, Dimitrov DS, Blumenthal R
Journal:J Biol Chem
PubMed ID:11397808
An early step in the process of HIV-1 entry into target cells is the activation of its envelope glycoprotein (GP120-GP41) to a fusogenic state upon binding to target cell CD4 and cognate co-receptor. Incubation of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-1 Env-expressing cells with an excess of CD4 and co-recepeptor-bearing target cells ... More
RANK ligand-induced elevation of cytosolic Ca2+ accelerates nuclear translocation of nuclear factor kappa B in osteoclasts.
Authors:Komarova SV, Pilkington MF, Weidema AF, Dixon SJ, Sims SM
Journal:J Biol Chem
PubMed ID:12496256
RANK ligand (RANKL) induces activation of NFkappaB, enhancing the formation, resorptive activity, and survival of osteoclasts. Ca(2+) transduces many signaling events, however, it is not known whether the actions of RANKL involve Ca(2+) signaling. We investigated the effects of RANKL on rat osteoclasts using microspectrofluorimetry and patch clamp. RANKL induced ... More