Biolegend, 427403, Apotracker™ Green, 200tests

Apotracker Green (also known as Apo-15 peptide) is a calcium-independent probe for detecting apoptotic cells. Similar to Annexin V, it detects the translocation of phosphatidylserine residues to the cell surface in a cell undergoing apoptosis. This probe can be used in conjunction with a dead cell indicator like the Helix impermeant nucleic acid stains or Zombie live/dead probes in regular cell staining buffer or PBS.
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Verified Reactivity: Human, Mouse
Formulation: This product consist of dry-down Apotracker™ Green and DMSO reconstitution solution.
Preparation: Apotracker™ Green is prepared by dissolving the probe in methanol and drying it down.
Storage & Handling: Store Apotracker™ Green at -20°C
Application: FC - Quality tested Live cell imaging - Verified
Recommended Usage: Each lot of this product is quality control tested by immunofluorescent staining with flow cytometric analysis. For flow cytometric staining, the suggested use of this reagent is 200-800 nM per million cells in 100 µl volume. For live cell imaging, a concentration range of 600 nM-1.0 μM is recommended. It is recommended that the reagent be titrated for optimal performance for each application. Apotracker™ Green excites at 500 nm and emits at 520 nm. The bandpass filter 530/30 is recommended for detection, although filter optimization may be required depending on other fluorophores used. Be sure to verify that your cytometer configuration and software setup are appropriate for detecting this channel. Refer to your instrument manual or manufacturer for support. The emission spectra of Apotracker™ Green is nearly identical to FITC and Alexa Fluor® 488. Therefore, we do not recommend to use them in the same panel in conventional and spectral flow cytometry.
Application Notes: To reconstitute the reagent to an 80 µM stock concentration, add the following volumes: Add 200 µL DMSO to the 200 test size Add 100 µL DMSO to the 100 test size Add 20 µL DMSO to the 20 test size Take the appropriate volume of reconstitute Apotracker solution to perform a 1:10 dilution with cell staining buffer. Add 5 µL of the diluted reagent to 1x106 cells in 100 µL of an appropriate buffer, like FACS staining buffer, to achieve a 400nM staining solution. However, different cell types might require optimization of the staining solution concentration. We recommend a 200-800nM range for cells in suspension. Incubate at room temperature for 10-20 minutes. Co-stain with an appropriate dead cell stain as needed. Wash the cells at least 2 times. Analyze immediately or within 1 hour of staining. Do not fix or store samples overnight. This reagent will be registered in the FITC channel of the flow cytometer.
Application References(PubMed link indicates BioLegend citation): Barth ND, et al. 2020. Nat Commun. 11:4027. (ICC, live cell imaging)
Product Citations: Lutz EA, et al. 2022. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 119:e2205983119. PubMed He W, et al. 2023. iScience. 26:106714. PubMed Haensel D, et al. 2022. Nat Commun. 13:7520. PubMed Hsiao CC, et al. 2023. iScience. 26:105785. PubMed
Biology Area: Apoptosis/Tumor Suppressors/Cell Death, Cell Biology, Cell Proliferation and Viability
Gene ID: NA
Regulatory Status: RUO
Other Names: Fixable Dye, Fixable Viability Dye, Dead, Apoptosis