MITOCHONDRIAL MEMBRANE POTENTIAL KIT

The MitoPT^TM TMRM kit uses a quick and easy staining method to clearly differentiate between non-apoptotic and apoptotic cells through mitochondrial functionality.

MitoPT^TM TMRM Reagent - lyophilized - to make up 1mM stock
10X Assay Buffer, 125mL
600uL vial 50mM Carbonylcyanide m - chlorophenylhydrazone (CCCP) concentrate in DMSO.

An early indication of apoptosis involves a collapse in the electrochemical gradient across the mitochondrial membrane. Loss of mitochondrial membrane potential can be detected by a unique fluorescent cationic dye known as TMRM (tetramethylrhodamine methyl ester), that has been incorporated into the MitoPT^TM TMRM kit. 

The MitoPT^TM TMRM reagent easily penetrates cells and enters the mitochondria. It aggregates in the mitochondria of non-apoptotic cells and fluoresces bright orange/red, whilst in apoptotic cells it diffuses throughout the cell. Once dispersed, the reagent assumes a monomeric form and exhibits a reduced orange/red fluorescence level. This allows an easy distinction between apoptotic and non-apoptotic fluorescent cells which can be read with a flow cytometer, fluorescence microscope or a fluorescence plate reader using black microtitre plates.

Store the unopened kit (and each unopened component) at +4^oC until the expiration date. Protect the MitoPT^TMTMRM reagent from light at all times.

Once reconstituted, the 1mM MitoPT^TM TMRM stock should be stored at -20^oC protected from light.

The 1mM MitoPT^TM TMRM reconstituted stock is stable for up to 12 months and may be thawed three times during that time.

This product has been reported to work in the following applications. This information is derived from testing within our laboratories, peer-reviewed publications or personal communications from the originators. Please refer to references indicated for further information. For general protocol recommendations, please visitwww.abdserotec.com/protocols.

Where this product has not been tested for use in a particular technique this does not necessarily exclude its use in such procedures. Suggested working dilutions are given as a guide only. It is recommended that the user titrates the product for use in their own system using appropriate negative/positive controls.

Instructions for use can be found at www.abdserotec.com/uploads/IFU/ICT948.pdf

Material Safety Datasheet documentation #20300; #10474; #10479 available at
http://www.abdserotec.com/uploads/MSDS/20300.pdf
http://www.abdserotec.com/uploads/MSDS/10474.pdf
http://www.abdserotec.com/uploads/MSDS/10479.pdf

MitoPT^TM is a trademark of Immunochemistry Technologies, LLC.

For research purposes only