Free form: Excitation: 503 nm (0.01 M phosphate buffer, pH 7.0 containing 0.1 mM EDTA); 550 nmEmission: 675 nm (0.01 M phosphate buffer, pH 7.0 containing 0.1 mM EDTA); 672 nmDNA Complex: Excitation: 543 nm; 555 nmEmission: 655 nm; 665 nm
Synonyms: 7-Aminoactinomycin D Ready Made Solution; 7-Aminodactinomycin Ready Made Solution
Molecular Formula: C62H87N13O16
Molecular Weight: 1270.43
Linear Structural Formula: C62H87N13O16
Storage: -20C
Application: Fluorescent DNA stain. A featured product for Apoptosis research.
Biochem Physiol Actions: 7-amino-actinomycin D (7-AAD) is a DNA dye. It can be used as a replacement for propidium iodide (PI) for the discrimination of dead cells. This dye is ideal for dead cell discrimination in long-lasting experiments, as it is efficiently exempted by intact cells and has a high DNA binding constant.