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JC-1

A cationic, fluorescent, carbocyanine dye that can be used as a ratiometric indicator of mitochondrial potential δΨm in cells, tissues, and isolated mitochondria.

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Synonym(s):
JC-1, 5,5ʹ,6,6ʹ-Tetrachloro-1,1ʹ,3,3ʹ-tetraethylbenzimidazolylcarbocyanine Iodide
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C25H27Cl4IN4
CAS Number:
47729-63-5
Molecular Weight:
652.23
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
NACRES:
NA.25

Quality Level

100

Assay

≥95% (HPLC)

form

solid

manufacturer/tradename

Calbiochem®

storage condition

OK to freeze
protect from light

color

red-orange

solubility

DMSO: 5 mg/mL

shipped in

ambient

storage temp.

−20°C

InChI

1S/C25H27Cl4N4.HI/c1-5-30-20-12-16(26)17(27)13-21(20)31(6-2)24(30)10-9-11-25-32(7-3)22-14-18(28)19(29)15-23(22)33(25)8-4;/h9-15H,5-8H2,1-4H3;1H/q+1;/p-1

InChI key

FYNNIUVBDKICAX-UHFFFAOYSA-M

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General description

A cationic, fluorescent, carbocyanine dye that can be used as a ratiometric indicator of mitochondrial potential ΔΨm in cells, tissues, and isolated mitochondria. It labels mitochondria with high membrane potential orange and mitochondria with low membrane potential green. Mitochondrial depolarization is indicated by a decrease in the red/green fluorescence intensity ratio. Ideal for detection of collapse of ΔΨm induced by uncouplers of mitochondrial respiration. The potential-sensitive color shift is due to concentration-dependent formation of red fluorescent J-aggregates. JC-1 has also been used in a functional assay of multidrug-resistance cells and in apoptosis-related mitochondrial modifications.
A cationic, fluorescent, carbocyanine dye that can be used as a ratiometric indicator of mitochondrial potential ΔΨm in cells, tissues, and isolated mitochondria. Mitochondrial depolarization is indicated by a decrease in the red/green fluorescence intensity ratio. The potential-sensitive color shift is due to concentration-dependent formation of red fluorescent J-aggregates. Ideal for detection of collapse of ΔΨm induced by uncouplers of mitochondrial respiration. JC-1 has also been used in a functional assay of multidrug-resistance cells and in apoptosis-related mitochondrial modifications.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Cell permeable: no
Primary Target
Used as a ratiometric indicator of mitochondrial potential δΨm in cells, tissues, and isolated mitochondria
Product does not compete with ATP.
Reversible: no

Packaging

Packaged under inert gas

Warning

Toxicity: Irritant (B)

Reconstitution

Following reconstitution, aliquot and freeze (-20°C). Stock solutions are stable for up to 6 months at -20°C. Do not reuse thawed samples.

Other Notes

Mathur, A., et al. 2000. Cardiovasc. Res. 46, 126.
Gravance, C.G., et al. 2000. Theriogenology53, 1691.
Chanda, B., and Mathew, M.K. 1999. Biochim Biophys. Acta 1416, 92.
Dedov, V.N., and Roufogalis, B.D. 1999. FEBS Lett. 456, 171.
Polla, B.S., et al. 1996. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 93, 6458.
White, R.J., and Reynolds, I.J. 1996. J. Neurosci. 16, 5688.
Ankacrona, M., et al. 1995. Neuron 15, 961.
Reers, M., et al. 1995. Methods Enzymol. 260, 406.
Cossarizza, A., et al. 1993. Biochem. Biophys. Res. Commun. 197, 40.

Legal Information

CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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