Application

Research Sub CategoryLive Cell Dye

Live cell imaging apoptosis dye for caspase-3/7 enzyme activity used to detect programmed cell death using fluorescence microscopy or flow cytometry applications.

Live cell fluorescent imaging

Research CategoryCell Imaging

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General description

Caspases are a family of protease enzymes that play essential roles in programmed cell death, termed apoptosis. Caspase-3 is a caspase protein that interacts with caspase-8 and caspase-9 and sequential activation of plays a central role in the execution-phase of cellular apoptosis.

The BioTracker NucView™ 488 Green Caspase-3 Dye provides a convenient live cell tool for profiling apoptotic cell populations based on caspase-3/7 activity using either fluorescence microscopy or flow cytometry. In contrast to other fluorogenic caspase substrates or fluorescent caspase inhibitor based (FLICA) assays, the BioTracker NucView™ 488 Caspase-3 Dye can be used to detect caspase-3/7 activity within individual intact cells without inhibiting apoptosis progression. The substrate consists of a fluorogenic DNA dye coupled to the caspase-3/7 DEVD recognition sequence. The substrate, which is initially non-fluorescent, penetrates the plasma membrane and enters the cytoplasm. In apoptotic cells, caspase-3/7 cleaves the substrate, releasing the high-affinity DNA dye, which migrates to the cell nucleus and stains DNA with bright green fluorescence. Thus, NucView™ 488 Caspase-3 Substrate is bifunctional, allowing detection of caspase-3/7 activity and visualization of morphological changes in the nucleus during apoptosis. The dye is formaldehyde-fixable and compatible with subsequent immunostaining. The dye is offered in DMSO and PBS (phosphate-buffered saline) formulations. The substrate in PBS is formulated for use in cells that are sensitive to DMSO toxicity.

Spectral Properties
Absorbance: 500nm
Emission: 530nm

Legal Information

NucView is a registered trademark of Biotium Inc.

Physical form

Liquid

Quality

Spectral Properties
Absorbance: 500nm
Emission: 530nm

Storage and Stability

Store BioTracker NucView™ 488 Green Caspase-3 Dye, 1 mM in DMSO at 2-8°C. Protect From Light.
Note: Centrifuge vial briefly to collect contents at bottom of vial before opening.