Fluo-3, AM *UltraPure grade* *CAS 121714-22-5*
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Physical properties
Dissociation constant (Kd, nM) | 390 |
Molecular weight | 1129.85 |
Solvent | DMSO |
Spectral properties
Extinction coefficient (cm -1 M -1) | 86,0001 |
Excitation (nm) | 506 |
Emission (nm) | 515 |
Quantum yield | 0.151 |
Storage, safety and handling
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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See also: Calcium Indicators, Chemical Reagents, Classic Dyes, Fluo-3, Fluoresceins, Intracellular Ions, Physiological Probes
CAS 121714-22-5 | Molecular weight 1129.85 | Dissociation constant (Kd, nM) 390 | Extinction coefficient (cm -1 M -1) 86,0001 | Excitation (nm) 506 | Emission (nm) 515 | Quantum yield 0.151 |
Calcium measurement is critical for numerous biological investigations. Fluorescent probes that show spectral responses upon binding Ca2+ have enabled researchers to investigate changes in intracellular free Ca2+ concentrations by using fluorescence microscopy, flow cytometry, fluorescence spectroscopy and fluorescence microplate readers. Fluo-3 and Rhod-2 are most commonly used among the visible light-excitable calcium indicators. Fluo-3 indicators are widely used in flow cytometry and confocal laser-scanning microscopy. More recently, Fluo-3, AM has been extensively used in cell-based high-throughput screening assays for functional GPCR assays. Fluo-3 is essentially nonfluorescent unless bound to Ca2+ and exhibits a quantum yield at saturating Ca2+ of ~0.14 and a Kd for Ca2+ of 390 nM.
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.
Fluo-3 AM *UltraPure grade* Stock Solution
Prepare a 2 to 5 mM stock solution of Fluo-3 AM in high-quality, anhydrous DMSO.PREPARATION OF WORKING SOLUTION
Fluo-3 AM *UltraPure grade* Working Solution
On the day of the experiment, either dissolve Fluo-3 AM in DMSO or thaw an aliquot of the indicator stock solution to room temperature. Prepare a dye working solution of 2 to 20 µM in a buffer of your choice (e.g., Hanks and Hepes buffer) with 0.04% Pluronic® F-127. For most cell lines, Fluo-3 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 Fluo-3 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 solution, 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 Fluo-3 AM working solution into 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 2 hours 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 490/525 nm cutoff 515 nm.
Calculators
Common stock solution preparation
Table 1. Volume of DMSO needed to reconstitute specific mass of Fluo-3, AM *UltraPure grade* *CAS 121714-22-5* to given concentration. Note that volume is only for preparing stock solution. Refer to sample experimental protocol for appropriate experimental/physiological buffers.
0.1 mg | 0.5 mg | 1 mg | 5 mg | 10 mg | |
1 mM | 88.507 µL | 442.537 µL | 885.073 µL | 4.425 mL | 8.851 mL |
5 mM | 17.701 µL | 88.507 µL | 177.015 µL | 885.073 µL | 1.77 mL |
10 mM | 8.851 µL | 44.254 µL | 88.507 µL | 442.537 µL | 885.073 µL |
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Spectrum
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Spectral properties
Extinction coefficient (cm -1 M -1) | 86,0001 |
Excitation (nm) | 506 |
Emission (nm) | 515 |
Quantum yield | 0.151 |
Product Family
Name | Excitation (nm) | Emission (nm) | Extinction coefficient (cm -1 M -1) | Quantum yield |
Fluo-4 AM *Ultrapure Grade* *CAS 273221-67-3* | 495 | 528 | 82000 | 0.161 |
Fluo-3FF, AM *UltraPure grade* *Cell permeant* | 506 | 515 | 86,0001 | 0.151 |
Fluo-8H™, AM | 495 | 516 | 23430 | 0.161 |
Fluo-8L™, AM | 495 | 516 | 23430 | 0.161 |
Fluo-8FF™, AM | 495 | 516 | 23430 | 0.161 |
Fluo-5F, AM *Cell permeant* | 494 | 516 | - | - |
Fluo-5N, AM *Cell permeant* | 494 | 516 | - | - |
Citations
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