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5.08741

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DAPI Stain

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Synonym(s):
DAPI Stain, 4ʹ,6-Diamidino-2-phenylindole, 2HCl, 2-(4-Amidinophenyl)-1H-indole-6-carboxamidine, 2HCl, 2-(4-Carbamimidoylphenyl)-1H-indole-6-carboximidamide, 2HCl, DAPI, ≥97% by HPLC, in H₂O
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C16H15N5 · 2HCl
CAS Number:
28718-90-3
Molecular Weight:
350.25
MDL number:
MFCD00012681
UNSPSC Code:
41116130
NACRES:
NA.21

Assay

≥97% (HPLC)

Quality Level

200

form

liquid

manufacturer/tradename

Calbiochem®

storage condition

OK to freeze
avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles
protect from light

fluorescence

λex ~359 nm
λem ~461 nm

storage temp.

−20°C

InChI

1S/C16H15N5.2ClH/c17-15(18)10-3-1-9(2-4-10)13-7-11-5-6-12(16(19)20)8-14(11)21-13;;/h1-8,21H,(H3,17,18)(H3,19,20);2*1H

InChI key

FPNZBYLXNYPRLR-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

Cell-permeable DNA-binding dye. Binds preferentially to DNA rich in adenine and thymine. Used in flow cytometry for measuring nuclear DNA content or for sorting isolated chromosomes. Useful for microscopic detection of nuclei and nuclear DNA in normal and apoptotic cells. Can also be used to detect mycoplasma. A reversible inhibitor of S-adenosyl-L-methionine decarboxylase and diamine oxidase. Cells are typically stained at 1 µg/ml.
Cells are typically stained at 1 µg/ml.

Application


  • Determination of Ploidy Levels and Nuclear DNA Content in Cryptococcus neoformans by Flow Cytometry: Drawbacks with Variability: This research utilizes DAPI for quantifying nuclear DNA content and determining ploidy levels in Cryptococcus neoformans, providing critical insights into fungal genetics and potential challenges in reproducibility (Chang et al., 2024).

  • Near-Infrared Light-Excited Quinolinium-Carbazole Small Molecule as Two-Photon Fluorescence Nucleic Acid Probe: Highlights the development of a novel two-photon fluorescence probe for nucleic acid imaging, employing DAPI as a reference for comparing fluorescence characteristics, enhancing molecular imaging techniques (Sun et al., 2024).

  • A FACS-based Novel Isolation Technique Identifies Heterogeneous CTCs in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma: Applies DAPI for the enumeration and characterization of circulating tumor cells (CTCs), showcasing its importance in cancer diagnostics and the potential for personalized medicine approaches (Chauhan et al., 2024).

Biochem/physiol Actions

Cell permeable: yes
Primary Target
DNA
Reversible: yes

Packaging

Packaged under inert gas

Warning

Toxicity: Standard Handling (A)

Physical form

A 5 mg/ml (14.27 mM) sterile-filtered solution of DAPI, 2HCl (Cat. No. 268298) in H₂O.

Reconstitution

Following initial thaw, aliquot and freeze (-20°C). Aliquots are stable for up to 6 months at -20°C.

Other Notes

Mathieu, C., et al. 1995. Exp. Cell Res.216, 13.
Cubria, C., et al. 1994. Comp. Biochem. Physiol. C.105, 251.
Hotz, M.A., et al. 1994. Cytometry15, 237.
Lee, L.S., and Garnett, H.M. 1993. J. Biochem. Biophys. Methods26, 249.
Miller, T., et al. 1993. Biotechniques15, 1042.

Gray, J.W., et al. 1982. Science238, 323.
Hessling, J.J., et al. 1980. J. Immunol. Methods38, 315.

Russels, W.C., et al. 1975. Nature253, 461.

Legal Information

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

Pictograms

Exclamation mark
GHS07

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H317

Hazard Classifications

Skin Sens. 1

Storage Class Code

12 - Non Combustible Liquids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Regulatory Information

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