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Validated Method to Measure Multiple Parameters in Stimulated Human Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells Using StarBright™ Dye–Conjugated Antibodies, CytoTrack Cell Proliferation Kits, and VivaFix Cell Viability Assays.
Read MoreCytoTrack Cell Proliferation Assays efficiently stain live cells to obtain excellent resolution of each cell division generation. CytoTrack Dyes allow you to measure cell proliferation in live cells.
As the labeled cells divide, the concentration of the dye is halved and the proliferation can be measured based upon the reduced levels of fluorescence in subsequent generations.
These dyes are available in a range of excitation and emission spectra for convenient incorporation into multicolor flow cytometry panels.
For convenient CFSE staining, we also offer a cell proliferation assay featuring CFDA-SE dye to monitor proliferation.
Fig. 1. Excellent resolution of ten cell generations using CytoTrack green 511/525 (A) compared to CFDA-SE (B).
The benefits of using CytoTrack Cell Proliferation Dyes are numerous and these include:
Description |
Excitation Max, nm |
Emission Max, nm |
Optimal Excitation Laser |
Catalog Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CytoTrack blue |
403 |
454 |
405 |
|
|
CytoTrack green |
511 |
525 |
488 |
|
|
CytoTrack red |
628 |
643 |
640 |
|
|
CFDA-SE |
494 |
521 |
488 |
We also have reagents and kits to detect and measure proliferation, suitable for use in ELISA, microscopy, and flow cytometry as well as antibodies to detect common cell proliferation markers and BrdU incorporation into newly synthesized DNA.
View the Cell Proliferation RangeCell proliferation is a homeostatic process that involves the rapid growth and division of cells. If not properly controlled, it can lead to an unchecked increase in cell numbers, which may result in diseases such as cancer. Therefore, evaluating proliferation is crucial across various scientific fields.
This guide provides the knowledge you need to effectively study cell proliferation in your assays.