| Description | The AO/PI Double Staining Kit is a detection system based on fluorescent nucleic acid dyes, designed to quickly and reliably distinguish live, apoptotic, and necrotic cells in biological samples. Its core principle utilizes the differences in cell membrane permeability and the specific The AO/PI Double Staining Kit is a detection system based on fluorescent nucleic acid dyes, designed to quickly and reliably distinguish live, apoptotic, and necrotic cells in biological samples. Its core principle utilizes the differences in cell membrane permeability and the specific fluorescent reactions upon binding to nucleic acids of the two dyes, Acridine Orange (AO) and Propidium Iodide (PI). AO can penetrate the cell membranes of all cell types (live, apoptotic, and necrotic). After entering the cell, AO binds to nucleic acids, but its fluorescence color depends on the target: when it binds to double-stranded DNA (dsDNA) in the nucleus, it emits green fluorescence (Ex 488 nm, Em 530 nm); whereas when it binds to single-stranded DNA (ssDNA) or RNA, it emits red fluorescence (Em >640 nm). In contrast, PI cannot penetrate cells with intact cell membranes. It only enters late apoptotic and necrotic cells, whose cell membranes have been compromised, and binds to DNA to produce red fluorescence (Ex 535 nm, Em 617 nm). Therefore, after AO/PI double staining, observation under a fluorescence microscope allows clear differentiation of cells in different states: live cells display normal green fluorescence; early apoptotic cells show bright green speckled nuclear morphology (only AO enters); late apoptotic and necrotic cells appear orange-red or strong red fluorescence due to the combined effect of AO and PI.Product InformationA1492198Components100T500TStorageQuantity Per TestA1492198AAO Staining Solution100µL500µL2-8℃, Store in the dark.1µL per 0.5-1.0 x 10⁶ cellsA1492198BPI Staining Solution500µL2500µL-20℃. Store in the dark.5µL per 0.5-1.0 x 10⁶ cellsA1492198CAO/PI Dilution Buffer10mL50mL2-8℃0.1mL per 0.5-1.0 x 10⁶ cellsNote: The recommended number of cells to stain per test is 0.5-1.0 x 10⁶ cells.Procedure1. Preparation of Working Solution(1) Take out the reagents and allow them to reach room temperature. Dilute the AO/PI Dilution Buffer 10-fold with double-distilled water before use.(2) Prepare the AO/PI Staining Working Solution: The concentration of AO stock solution in this product is 10 mg/mL, and PI stock solution is 1 mg/mL. Add 50 µL of PI stock solution and 10 µL of AO stock solution to 10 mL of diluted AO/PI Dilution Buffer. Vortex to mix well, resulting in 10 mL of AO/PI Staining Working Solution.Note: Since optimal staining conditions may vary with cell type, it is recommended that users determine the appropriate dye concentration individually based on practical conditions.2. Staininga. For Adherent Cells:(a) Seed cells in culture dishes, multi-well plates, or on coverslips, and treat the cells as required by the experimental design. Gently aspirate the medium from the wells and wash with PBS for about 10 seconds, then remove the PBS.(b) Add an appropriate volume of AO/PI Staining Working Solution, and gently swirl to ensure the dye evenly covers all cells.Note: For adherent cells cultured in 6-well plates with a confluency over 80%, it is recommended to add 1 mL of staining working solution per well. This can be optimized according to the specific experimental setup.(c) Incubate the cells at room temperature, protected from light, for 1-10 minutes.(d) Aspirate the staining solution, wash 2-3 times with PBS, then add serum-free culture medium. Observe immediately under a fluorescence microscope: observe AO-DNA green fluorescence at Ex/Em = 488/530 nm, and PI-DNA red fluorescence at Ex/Em = 535/617 nm. Alternatively, analysis by flow cytometry or detection with a fluorescence microplate reader can be performed after staining.b. For Suspension Cells:(a) After treating the cells as required by the experimental design, count the cells. Take an appropriate number of cells, centrifuge at 500 × g for 5 minutes at room temperature, gently aspirate the medium, resuspend in an appropriate amount of PBS, and centrifuge again at 500 × g for 5 minutes at room temperature to remove the PBS.(b) Add an appropriate amount of AO/PI Staining Working Solution to achieve a cell density of approximately 10⁶ cells/mL.(c) Incubate the cells at room temperature, protected from light, for 1-10 minutes.(d) Place a drop directly on a glass slide, cover with a coverslip, and observe under a microscope: observe AO-DNA green fluorescence at Ex/Em = 488/530 nm, and PI-DNA red fluorescence at Ex/Em = 535/617 nm. Alternatively, analysis by flow cytometry or detection with a fluorescence microplate reader can be performed after staining.Note: If background interference is significant, centrifuge to remove the staining solution, wash 1-2 times with PBS, and then observe under the microscope.Precautions1. AO/PI staining solutions are somewhat toxic; handle with care. 2. For your safety and health, please wear a lab coat and disposable gloves.3. Fluorescent dyes are subject to quenching; it is recommended to complete detection on the same day after staining whenever possible... Read More | Inquire | Apoptosis refers to the cell autonomous and orderly death controlled by genes to maintain the stability of the internal environment. Apoptosis is different from cell necrosis. Apoptosis generally refers to a programmed cell death process that occurs during the development of body cells or under the Apoptosis refers to the cell autonomous and orderly death controlled by genes to maintain the stability of the internal environment. Apoptosis is different from cell necrosis. Apoptosis generally refers to a programmed cell death process that occurs during the development of body cells or under the action of some factors through the regulation of intracellular genes and their products. Cell necrosis is a cell death process that is caused by strong physical and chemical or biological factors to cause disordered changes in cells. The difference between apoptosis and necrosis lies in the characteristic morphological and biochemical changes, including the changes of cell membrane permeability and nuclear chromatin, the contraction of cytoplasm and the loss of membrane asymmetry. The oxazole yellow/pi membrane permeability apoptosis detection kit produced by our company is a dual fluorescence detection kit based on oxazole yellow and PI dyes. This kit is suitable for fluorescence microscopy, flow cytometry, fluorescence microplate reader and other fluorescence detection systems. Oxazole yellow is a non cell membrane penetrating cyanine monomer green fluorescent dye with high affinity for DNA. It basically has no fluorescence when it is not bound to DNA, but can emit bright green fluorescence after binding to DNA. When apoptosis occurs, the permeability of cell membrane changes. At this time, oxazole yellow can enter the cell and bind to DNA, emitting bright green fluorescence. Therefore, it is often used for the detection of apoptosis. It should be noted that oxazole yellow can also stain dead cells, so it needs to be double stained with PI that specifically fluorescently stains dead cells to effectively determine apoptosis. PI (propidium iodide) is a red fluorescent dye that can stain DNA. It is an analog of pyridine bromide that releases red fluorescence after embedding double stranded DNA. Although PI cannot pass through the membrane of living cells, it can cross the damaged cell membrane of dead cells to stain nuclei. Therefore, oxazole yellow combined with PI can be directly used for the detection of apoptosis. Apoptotic cells show green fluorescence, dead cells show both red and green fluorescence positive, and living cells have little or no fluorescence.Components: Components O598364-50T A. Oxazole yellow dye 50 µL B. Propidium Iodide (PI) 50 µLUsage (using flow cytometry as an example):1. Cell preparation(1) For adherent cells, after trypsin digestion, resuspend in culture medium and wash once with pre cooled PBS; The digestion time of trypsin should not be too long to prevent false positives. Note: Digest with trypsin and allow the cells to recover in the optimal cell culture conditions and medium for about 30 minutes, then stain.(2) For suspended cells, centrifuge at 1000 rpm for 5 minutes, discard the supernatant, and wash once with pre cooled PBS.2. Cell stainingSuspend cells in pre cooled PBS, with a recommended cell count of 106 cells/mL per sample. Add 1 µ L Oxazole Yellow and 1 µ L to 1 mL of the samplePI, Gently blow and mix well. Incubate on ice in the dark for 30 minutes. Note: We suggest adding the following two experimental controls:Blank tube: negative control group cells, without dye, used to regulate voltage.Single staining tube: Positive control group cells were treated with only two tubes, Oxazole yellow and PI, for regulating compensation.3. Flow detectionAfter incubation, the sample can be directly detected by flow cytometry, or centrifuged at 1000 rpm for 5 minutes, the supernatant can be aspirated, and the sample can be resuspended in 1 mL of pre cooled PBS for flow cytometry detection. Oxazole yellow can be excited by a 488 nm laser, and the detected fluorescence emission spectrum is around 530 ± 30 nm (FITC channel), while the PI channel emission spectrum is around 617 nm (PI or PE channel).Product parameters:Oxazole yellow dye:ex/em = 491 / 509 nm (bound DNA); Propidium iodine:ex/em = 535 / 617 nm (combined with DMatters needing attention:1. please centrifuge the product to the bottom of the tube immediately before use, and then conduct subsequent experiments. 2. fluorescent dyes have quenching problems. Please try to avoid light to slow down fluorescence quenching. 3. for your safety and health, please wear experimental clothes and disposable gloves.Scope of application:Membrane permeability apoptosis assay... Read More | The Succinic Acid (Succinate) assay kit is suitable for the specific assay of succinic acid in wine, cheese, eggs, sauce and other food products. Succinic acid (or succinate) is found in all plant and animal materials as a result of the central metabolic role played by this dicarboxylic acid in the The Succinic Acid (Succinate) assay kit is suitable for the specific assay of succinic acid in wine, cheese, eggs, sauce and other food products. Succinic acid (or succinate) is found in all plant and animal materials as a result of the central metabolic role played by this dicarboxylic acid in the Citric Acid Cycle. Succinic acid concentrations are monitored in the manufacture of numerous foodstuffs and beverages, including wine, soy sauce, soy bean flour, fruit juice and dairy products (e.g. cheese).Product Description: Succinic acid is found in all plant and animal materials as a result of the central metabolic role played by this dicarboxylic acid in the Citric Acid Cycle. Succinic acid concentrations are monitored in the manufacture of numerous foodstuffs and beverages, including wine, soy sauce, soy bean flour, fruit juice and dairy products (e.g. cheese). The ripening process of apples can be followed by monitoring the falling levels of succinic acid. The occurrence of > 5 mg/kg of this acid in egg and egg products is indicative of microbial contamination. Apart from use as a flavouring agent in the food and beverage industries, succinic acid finds many other non-food applications, such as in the production of dyes, drugs, perfumes, lacquers, photographic chemicals and coolants. Preparation Instructions:Suitable for succinate determination in food, beverage, agricultural products, and other biological samples.Note for Content:The number of manual tests per kit can be doubled if all volumes are halved. This can be readily accommodated using the MegaQuantTM Wave Spectrophotometer (D-MQWAVE).Browse all of our organic acid assay kits.Principle:The Succinate Assay Kit provides a simple, one step assay for measuring succinate. In this assay succinate is converted to pyruvate which reacts with specific reagents and dye to form a colored product. The color intensity at 570 nm or fluorescencAdvantages:Extended cofactors stability. Dissolved cofactors stable for > 1 year at 4oC.Very competitive price (cost per test)All reagents stable for > 2 years as suppliedVery rapid reaction (even at room temperature)Mega-Calc™ software tool is available from our website for hassle-free raw data processingStandard includedSuitable for manual, microplate and auto-analyser formats... Read More | This reagent kit is based on TRIzon's improved columnar total RNA extraction kit. This product can be extracted from animal groupsExtract total RNA from samples such as textiles, plant materials, various microorganisms, and cultured cells. Firstly, the cracking solution is fully cracked This reagent kit is based on TRIzon's improved columnar total RNA extraction kit. This product can be extracted from animal groupsExtract total RNA from samples such as textiles, plant materials, various microorganisms, and cultured cells. Firstly, the cracking solution is fully cracked andHomogenized samples, in their unique high salt state, RNA specifically binds to silicon matrix membranes, greatly reducingEffectively removing organic solvent contamination while removing protein contamination, resulting in higher purity and quality of RNA. bookThe product can quickly extract total RNA from various cells or tissues, and can process 30-50 mg of tissue or 5 × 10 ⁶ cells each time,Can handle multiple different samples simultaneously. If it is an RNA experiment that is very sensitive to trace amounts of DNA, the residual DNA can be utilizedUsing DNase without RNase for digestion and removal on the column, the extracted RNA can be directly applied to RT-PCR Experiments such as Northern Blot, Dot Blot, and in vitro translation. U665516 Component 50 T Storage U665516A DNase I 1000 U -20℃. Avoid freeze/thaw cycle. U665516B 10×Reaction Buffer 1000 µL -20℃. Avoid freeze/thaw cycle. U665516C TRIzon Reagent 60 mL 2-8℃. Protect from light. U665516D TRIzon PaI™ 10 mL 2-8℃. Protect from light. U665516E Buffer RW1 40 mL RT U665516F Buffer RW2 (concentrate) 11 mL RT U665516G RNase-Free Water 10 mL RT U665516H Spin Columns RM with Collection Tubes 50 sets RT U665516I RNase-Free Centrifuge Tubes (1.5 mL) 50 EA RTPreparation and important precautions before the experiment:1.To prevent RNase pollution, attention should be paid to the following aspects:1) RNase's plastic products and gun heads to avoid cross contamination.2) Prepare the solution using water without RNase.3) Operators should wear disposable masks and gloves, and change gloves frequently during the experiment.2. The sample should avoid repeated freezing and thawing, otherwise it will affect the yield and quality of RNA extraction.3. If TRIzon Reagent is found to have precipitates before use, it can be dissolved in a water bath at 56 ℃ for a few minutes.Before the first use, anhydrous ethanol should be added to Buffer RW2 according to the instructions on the reagent bottle label.5. All centrifugation steps should be carried out at room temperature unless otherwise specified, and all operation steps should be carried out quickly.Usage:1. Sample processing1a. Organization: 30-50 mg of tissue is thoroughly ground in liquid nitrogen and 1 mL of TRIzon Reagent is added, or 1 mL of TRIzon Reagent is added to the tissue sample and homogenized. Attention: The sample volume should not exceed 10% of the volume of TRIzon Reagent.2a. Single layer cell culture: Remove the culture medium and add an appropriate amount every 10 cm ² Add 1 mL of TRIzon Reagent.3a. Cell suspension: Collect cells by centrifugation. Add 1 mL of TRIzon Reagent to every 5 × 10 µ m cell.2. After adding TRIzon Reagent, repeatedly blow a few times to fully crack the sample. Leave at room temperature for 5 minutes to completely separate the protein nucleic acid complex.3. Add 200 to every 1 mL of TRIzon Reagent µ LTRIzon PaI ™, Cover the tube tightly, vigorously shake for 15 seconds, and let it sit at room temperature for 2 minutes.4. Centrifuge at 4 ℃ 12000 rpm (~13400 × g) for 10 minutes. At this time, the sample is divided into three layers: the red organic phase, the middle layer, and the upper colorless aqueous phase. RNA is mainly in the upper aqueous phase. Move the upper aqueous phase to a new RNase Free centrifuge tube (provided).5. Add an equal volume of 70% ethanol (prepared without RNase water) to the obtained aqueous solution, invert and mix well.6. Add all the solutions obtained in the previous step to the spin columns RM that have been loaded into the collection tube. If the solution cannot be added at once, it can be transferred in multiple batches. Centrifuge at 12000 rpm for 20 seconds, discard the waste liquid in the collection tube, and place the adsorption column back into the collection tube.7. Add 350 to the adsorption column µ L Buffer RW1, centrifuge at 12000 rpm for 20 seconds, discard the waste liquid in the collection tube, and place the adsorption column back into the collection tube.8. Preparation of DNase I mixture: Take 52 µ LRNase Free Water, add 8 to it µ L 10 x Reaction Buffer and 20 µ L DNase I (1 U/ µ L) Mix well and prepare to a final volume of 80 µ The reaction solution of L.9. Directly add 80 µ L DNase I mixture to the adsorption column and incubate at 20-30 ℃ for 15 minutes.10. Add 350 to the adsorption column µ L Buffer RW1, centrifuge at 12000 rpm for 1 minute, discard the waste liquid, and place the adsorption column back into the recovery manifold.11. Add 500 to the adsorption column µ L Buffer RW2 (check if anhydrous ethanol has been added before use), centrifuge at 12000 rpm for 20 seconds, discard the waste liquid in the collection tube, and place the adsorption column back into the collection tube.12. Repeat step 11.Centrifuge at 12000 rpm for 2 minutes and discard the waste liquid from the collection tube. Place the adsorption column at room temperature for a few minutes and thoroughly air dry. Attention: The purpose of this step is to remove residual ethanol from the adsorption column, which will affect subsequent enzymatic reactions (enzyme digestion,. )PCR, etc.14. Place the adsorption column in a new RNase free centrifuge tube and add 30-50 to the middle of the adsorption column µ Place RNase Free Water at room temperature for 1 minute, centrifuge at 12000 rpm for 1 minute, collect RNA solution, and store RNA at -70 ℃ to prevent degradation.Attention:1) The volume of RNase Free Water should not be less than 30 µ L. Small volume affects the recovery rate.2) If you want to increase RNA production, you can use 30-50 µ Repeat step 14 for the new RNase Free Water.3) If you want to increase the RNA concentration, you can add the obtained solution back to the adsorption column and repeat step 14... Read More |