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Acridine Orange emits green fluorescence when bound to dsDNA and red fluorescence when bound to ssDNA or RNA. This unique characteristic makes acridine orange useful for cell-cycle studies. Acridine orange has also been used as a lysosomal dye. This dye is available in solution (A-3568).
Apoptosis, Cell Analysis, Cell Cycle, Cell Structure, Cell Tracing & Tracking, Cell Viability & Cytotoxicity, Cell Viability, Proliferation & Function, DNA Fragmentation, Nucleus, Nucleoli & Nuclear Envelope, Organelle Tracing
Specifications
Color
Orange
Content And Storage
Store at room temperature and protect from light.
Excitation Wavelength Range
500⁄526 (DNA), 460⁄650 (RNA)
Dye Type
Cell-Permeant
For Use With (Equipment)
Fluorescence Microscope
Quantity
1 g
Detection Method
Fluorescence
Shipping Condition
Room Temperature
Label Type
Fluorescent Dye
Product Type
Dye
For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.
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