ReadyProbes™ Ready-to-Use Imaging Reagents

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ReadyProbes™—Simplifying Cell Imaging

Nuclear Stains

Nuclear Stains Protocol

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1. Add 2 drops per mL of media  

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2. Incubate 5–20 min at 20–25ºC

 

 

3. Image cells

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NucRed™ Live 647 ReadyProbes™ reagent

NucRed™ Live 647 ReadyProbes™ reagent. hUVEC cells grown in a MatTek glass bottom dish overnight then stained with NucRed™ Live 647 ReadyProbes™ reagent.

ReadyProbes™ reagentStorageFilterEx/EmCat. No.
NucBlue® Live Cell StainRoom Temperature (RT) (≤25°C)DAPI358/461R37605
NucBlue® Fixed Cell StainRT (≤25°C)DAPI352/461R37606
NucGreen™ Dead 488 ReagentRT (≤25°C)FITC504/523R37109
Propidium Iodide ReagentRT (≤25°C)RFP535/617R37108
NucRed™ Live 647 Cell StainRT (≤25°C)Cy®5638/686R37106
NucRed™ Dead 647 Cell StainRT (≤25°C)Cy®5642/661R37113

Actin Stains

Actin Stains Protocol

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1. Apply to fixed and permeabilized cells using 2 drops per mL of media

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2. Incubate 30 min


3. Wash with PBS, HBSS, or LCIS

 

 

4. Image cells

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ActinGreen™ 488 ReadyProbes™ reagent

ActinGreen™ 488 ReadyProbes™ reagent. BPAE cells were fixed, permeabilized and blocked using the Image-iT® Fixation/Permeabilization Kit. Tubulin was labeled using an anti-tubulin antibody followed by detection with an Alexa Fluor® 594 secondary. Actin was stained using ActinGreen™ 488 ReadyProbes™ reagent and nuclei were stained with NucBlue® Fixed Cell Stain.

ReadyProbes™ reagentStorageFilterEx/EmCat. No.
ActinGreen™ 488 ReagentRoom Temperature (RT) (≤25°C)FITC495/518R37110
ActinRed™ 555 ReagentRT (≤25°C)RFP540/565R37112

Apoptosis Reagents

Apoptosis Reagents Protocol

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1. Add 2 drops per mL of media

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2. Incubate 30–60 minutes

 

 

3. Image cells

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CellEvent™ Caspase 3/7 Green ReadyProbes™ reagent

CellEvent® Caspase 3/7 Green ReadyProbes™ reagent. HeLa cells were loaded with CellEvent® Caspase 3/7 Green ReadyProbes™ reagent, then treated with 0.5 uM staurosporine or vehicle control for 4 hours. Untreated cells (A) have minimal fluorescence, while treated cells (B) have a significant increase in fluorescence (shown in green) indicating apoptosis.

ReadyProbes™ reagentStorageFilterEx/EmCat. No.
CellEvent® Caspase 3/7 GreenRoom Temperature (RT) (≤25°C)FITC495/518R37111

Imaging Accessories

   
U-2 OS Cells Fixed and Permeabilized with Image-iT® Fixation/Permeabilization Kit.
U-2 OS cells expressing CellLight® Mitochondria-GFP were fixed and permeabilized with Image-iT® Fixation/Permeabilization Kit. Actin fibers were stained with Alexa Fluor® 594 phalloidin and nuclei with NucBlue® Live Cell Stain.

 

ReadyProbes™ reagent Dropper Storage Live or Fixed Cat. No.
BackDrop® Background Suppressor Yes Room Temperature (RT) (≤25°C) Live R37603
Live Cell Imaging Solution No RT (≤25°C) Live A14291DJ
Image-iT® Fixation/Permeabilization Kit No RT (≤25°C) Fixed R37602
Image-iT® FX Signal Enhancer Yes RT (≤25°C) Fixed R37107
LIVE/DEAD® Cell Imaging Kit (488/570) No –20°C Live R37601

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