Calbryte™-520L AM
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Dissociation constant (Kd, nM) | 91000 |
Molecular weight | 870.72 |
Solvent | DMSO |
Excitation (nm) | 493 |
Emission (nm) | 515 |
Quantum yield | 0.751 |
H-phrase | H303, H313, H333 |
Hazard symbol | XN |
Intended use | Research Use Only (RUO) |
R-phrase | R20, R21, R22 |
Storage | Freeze (< -15 °C); Minimize light exposure |
UNSPSC | 12352200 |
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Molecular weight 870.72 | Dissociation constant (Kd, nM) 91000 | Excitation (nm) 493 | Emission (nm) 515 | Quantum yield 0.751 |
Platform
Fluorescence microscope
Excitation | FITC |
Emission | FITC |
Recommended plate | Black wall/clear bottom |
Fluorescence microplate reader
Excitation | 490 |
Emission | 525 |
Cutoff | 515 |
Recommended plate | Black 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
Prepare a 2 to 5 mM stock solution of Calbryte™-520L AM in anhydrous DMSO.
Note: When reconstituted in DMSO, Calbryte™-520L AM is a clear, colorless solution.
PREPARATION OF WORKING SOLUTION
On the day of the experiment, either dissolve Calbryte™-520L AM in DMSO or thaw an aliquot of the indicator stock solution to room temperature.
Prepare a 2 to 20 µM Calbryte™-520L 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, Calbryte™-520L 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 Calbryte™-520L 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.
- Prepare cells in growth medium overnight.
On the next day, add 1X Calbryte™-520L 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.
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.
- 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.
- Add the stimulant as desired and simultaneously measure fluorescence using either a fluorescence microscope equipped with a FITC filter set or a fluorescence plate reader containing a programmable liquid handling system such as an FDSS, FLIPR, or FlexStation, at Ex/Em = 490/525 nm cutoff 515 nm.
Calculators
Common stock solution preparation
0.1 mg | 0.5 mg | 1 mg | 5 mg | 10 mg | |
1 mM | 114.847 µL | 574.237 µL | 1.148 mL | 5.742 mL | 11.485 mL |
5 mM | 22.969 µL | 114.847 µL | 229.695 µL | 1.148 mL | 2.297 mL |
10 mM | 11.485 µL | 57.424 µL | 114.847 µL | 574.237 µL | 1.148 mL |
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Spectrum

Spectral properties
Excitation (nm) | 493 |
Emission (nm) | 515 |
Quantum yield | 0.751 |
Product Family
Name | Excitation (nm) | Emission (nm) | Quantum yield |
Calbryte™ 520 AM | 493 | 515 | 0.751 |
Calbryte™ 590 AM | 581 | 593 | - |
Calbryte™ 630 AM | 607 | 624 | - |
Calbryte™-520XL AM | 493 | 515 | 0.751 |
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