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CBA415 Live Dead Cell Viability Assay Kit for 3D and 2D cell culture

Live-dead cell viability kit for 3D and 2D cell cultures. Indicates live, dead and total cell count. Sufficient for 5 x 24-well plates or 12 x 96-well plates.

CBA415
1 kit  Each kit contains 3 components.
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Catalogue NumberCBA415
DescriptionLive Dead Cell Viability Assay Kit for 3D and 2D cell culture
OverviewThe Live-Dead Cell Viability Assay Kit is a quick and simple three-color assay to measure cell viability. The kit consists of Calcein-AM (stains live cells), Propidium Iodide (stains dead cells) and Hoechst 33342 (stains all cells). The kit has been optimized for 3D cell culture (spheroids, human organoids and 3D matrices) and 2D cell culture (multiple cell types). The kit can be used for flow cytometry, fluorescence microscopy and with fluorescence microplate readers. The kit determines viability of cells based on plasma membrane integrity and esterase activity.

One kit contains reagents sufficient for 5 x 24-well plates or 12 x 96-well plates.

Advantages:
1. Tested and optimized for 3D cell culture, Spheroid culture, organoid culture, 2D cell culture and flow cytometry.
2. Easy to use and quick protocol.
3. Stronger intensity of Calcein AM and Hoechst dyes compared to other products.

Spectral Properties
Calcein AM: Ex/Em: 490/515 nm (Green)
Propidium Iodide: Ex/Em: 535/617 nm (Red)
Hoechst 33342: Ex/Em: 361/486 nm (Blue)

Protocols:
Protocols for staining 2D monolayer cell culture, 3D cell culture, 3D spheroids and 3D organoids are included in the datasheet.
Alternate Names
  • Live/Dead assay, cell viability assay, Live-Dead assay
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Components
  • Each kit contains 3 components.
  • Vial 1: Green Cap: Calcein AM
  • Vial 2: Red cap: Propidium Iodide
  • Vial 3: Blue cap: Hoechst 33342
Detection methodFluorescence
HS Code3204 90 00
PresentationSolution in DMSO
Applications
ApplicationLive-dead cell viability kit for 3D and 2D cell cultures. Indicates live, dead and total cell count. Sufficient for 5 x 24-well plates or 12 x 96-well plates.
Key Applications
  • in vitro Toxicology Assays
  • Cell Based Assays
Application NotesLive dead staining, Viability assay, Cytotoxicity assay
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Product Usage Statements
Quality AssuranceTested and validated on NIH3T3 cells in monolayer culture, HepG2 cellular spheroids, HepG2 cells in 3D culture and human colon organoids.
Usage Statement
  • Unless otherwise stated in our catalog or other company documentation accompanying the product(s), our products are intended for research use only and are not to be used for any other purpose, which includes but is not limited to, unauthorized commercial uses, in vitro diagnostic uses, ex vivo or in vivo therapeutic uses or any type of consumption or application to humans or animals.
Storage and Shipping Information
Storage ConditionsStore at -20oC or below, and protect from light. The vials can be frozen and thawed upto 10 times. Before use, allow the vials to thaw to room temperature and centrifuge briefly.
Packaging Information
Material Size1 kit
Material PackageEach kit contains 3 components.
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Catalogue Number GTIN
CBA415 04061842097074

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