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Indo-1, AM *UltraPure Grade* *CAS 112926-02-0*

Fluorescence emission spectra of Indo-1 in solutions conctaining 0 to 39uM free Ca2+.
Fluorescence emission spectra of Indo-1 in solutions conctaining 0 to 39uM free Ca2+.
Fluorescence emission spectra of Indo-1 in solutions conctaining 0 to 39uM free Ca2+.
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Physical properties
Dissociation constant (Kd, nM)230
Molecular weight1009.91
SolventDMSO
Spectral properties
Extinction coefficient (cm -1 M -1)33000
Excitation (nm)330
Emission (nm)404
Storage, safety and handling
H-phraseH303, H313, H333
Hazard symbolXN
Intended useResearch Use Only (RUO)
R-phraseR20, R21, R22
StorageFreeze (< -15 °C); Minimize light exposure
UNSPSC12352200
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Indo-1, AM *CAS 112926-02-0*

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CAS
112926-02-0
Molecular weight
1009.91
Dissociation constant (Kd, nM)
230
Extinction coefficient (cm -1 M -1)
33000
Excitation (nm)
330
Emission (nm)
404
Calcium measurements are critical for numerous biological investigations. Fluorescent probes that show spectral responses upon binding to Ca2+ have enabled researchers to investigate changes in intracellular free Ca2+ concentrations by using fluorescence microscopy, flow cytometry, fluorescence spectroscopy and fluorescence microplate readers. This cell-permeant Indo-1 AM *UltraPure Grade*, is a UV light excitable, emission ratioable Ca2+ indicator. Upon binding to Ca2+, the emission maximum of Indo-1 AM shifts from 480 nm to 400 nm. Indo-1 is preferred for flow cytometry, in which it is more practical to use a single laser for excitation, such as the 351-364 nm spectral lines of the argon-ion laser.

Platform


Fluorescence microscope

ExcitationIndo-1 filter set
EmissionIndo-1 filter set
Recommended plateBlack wall/clear bottom

Fluorescence microplate reader

Excitation340
Emission400, 475
CutoffEx/Em = 340/400, no cut off. Ex/Em = 340/475, cut off 455
Recommended plateBlack wall/clear bottom
Instrument specification(s)Bottom read mode/Programmable liquid handling

Example protocol


PREPARATION OF STOCK SOLUTIONS

Unless otherwise noted, all unused stock solutions should be divided into single-use aliquots and stored at -20 °C after preparation. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles

Indo-1 AM *UltraPure Grade* Stock Solution
  1. Prepare a 2 to 5 mM stock solution of Indo-1 AM in high-quality, anhydrous DMSO.

PREPARATION OF WORKING SOLUTION

Indo-1 AM *UltraPure Grade* Working Solution
  1. On the day of the experiment, either dissolve Indo-1 AM in DMSO or thaw an aliquot of the indicator stock solution to room temperature.

  2. Prepare a 2 to 20 µM Indo-1 AM working solution in a buffer of your choice (e.g., Hanks and Hepes buffer) with 0.04% Pluronic® F-127. For most cell lines, Indo-1 AM at a final concentration of 4-5 μM is recommended. The exact concentration of indicators required for cell loading must be determined empirically.

    Note: The nonionic detergent Pluronic® F-127 is sometimes used to increase the aqueous solubility of Indo-1 AM. A variety of Pluronic® F-127 solutions can be purchased from AAT Bioquest.

    Note: If your cells contain organic anion-transporters, probenecid (1-2 mM) may be added to the dye working solution (final in well concentration will be 0.5-1 mM) to reduce leakage of the de-esterified indicators. A variety of ReadiUse™ Probenecid products, including water-soluble, sodium salt, and stabilized solutions, can be purchased from AAT Bioquest.

SAMPLE EXPERIMENTAL PROTOCOL

Following is our recommended protocol for loading AM esters into live cells. This protocol only provides a guideline and should be modified according to your specific needs.

  1. Prepare cells in growth medium overnight.
  2. On the next day, add 1X Indo-1 AM working solution to your cell plate.

    Note: If your compound(s) interfere with the serum, replace the growth medium with fresh HHBS buffer before dye-loading.

  3. Incubate the dye-loaded plate in a cell incubator at 37 °C for 30 to 60 minutes.

    Note: Incubating the dye for longer than 1 hour can improve signal intensities in certain cell lines.

  4. Replace the dye working solution with HHBS or buffer of your choice (containing an anion transporter inhibitor, such as 1 mM probenecid, if applicable) to remove any excess probes.
  5. Add the stimulant as desired and simultaneously measure fluorescence using either a fluorescence microscope equipped with an Indo-1 filter set or a fluorescence plate reader containing a programmable liquid handling system such as a FlexStation, at Ex/Em1 = 340/400 nm no cutoff and Ex/Em2 = 340/475 cutoff 455 nm.

Calculators


Common stock solution preparation

Table 1. Volume of DMSO needed to reconstitute specific mass of Indo-1, AM *UltraPure Grade* *CAS 112926-02-0* to given concentration. Note that volume is only for preparing stock solution. Refer to sample experimental protocol for appropriate experimental/physiological buffers.

0.1 mg0.5 mg1 mg5 mg10 mg
1 mM99.019 µL495.094 µL990.187 µL4.951 mL9.902 mL
5 mM19.804 µL99.019 µL198.037 µL990.187 µL1.98 mL
10 mM9.902 µL49.509 µL99.019 µL495.094 µL990.187 µL

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Spectral properties

Extinction coefficient (cm -1 M -1)33000
Excitation (nm)330
Emission (nm)404

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Citations


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References


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Authors: Nelemans A., undefined
Journal: Methods Mol Biol (2006): 47
A flow cytometric comparison of Indo-1 to fluo-3 and Fura Red excited with low power lasers for detecting Ca(2+) flux
Authors: Bailey S, Macardle PJ.
Journal: J Immunol Methods (2006): 220
Ratiometric intracellular calcium imaging in the isolated beating rat heart using indo-1 fluorescence
Authors: Eerbeek O, Mik EG, Zuurbier CJ, van 't Loo M, Donkersloot C, Ince C.
Journal: J Appl Physiol (2004): 2042
Negative inotropic effects of angiotensin II, endothelin-1 and phenylephrine in indo-1 loaded adult mouse ventricular myocytes
Authors: Sakurai K, Norota I, Tanaka H, Kubota I, Tomoike H, Endo M.
Journal: Life Sci (2002): 1173
Usefulness of the analytic method of intracellular calcium and the problems--aequorin and indo-1 signal
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Journal: Nippon Yakurigaku Zasshi (2000): 361
Comment on "Usefulness of intracellular calcium analysis and the problem--aequorin and indo-1 signal"
Authors: Imaizumi Y., undefined
Journal: Nippon Yakurigaku Zasshi (2000): 101
Concentrations of caffeine greater than 20 mM increase the indo-1 fluorescence ratio in a Ca(2+)-independent manner
Authors: McKemy DD, Welch W, Airey JA, Sutko JL.
Journal: Cell Calcium (2000): 117
Intracellular calcium signals measured with indo-1 in isolated skeletal muscle fibres from control and mdx mice
Authors: Collet C, Allard B, Tourneur Y, Jacquemond V.
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Measurement of [Ca2+]i in cell suspensions using indo-1
Authors: Nelemans A., undefined
Journal: Methods Mol Biol (1999): 41
Alpha-stat calibration of indo-1 fluorescence and measurement of intracellular free calcium in rat ventricular cells at different temperatures
Authors: Wang SQ, Zhou ZQ.
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