Fura-10™, AM
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Physical properties
Dissociation constant (Kd, nM) | 260 |
Molecular weight | 1194.14 |
Solvent | DMSO |
Spectral properties
Excitation (nm) | 354 |
Emission (nm) | 524 |
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 | 12171501 |
Related products
Fura-10™, potassium salt |
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See also: Calcium Indicators, Intracellular Ions, Physiological Probes, Ratiometric Calcium Indicators
Molecular weight 1194.14 | Dissociation constant (Kd, nM) 260 | Excitation (nm) 354 | Emission (nm) 524 |
Among ratiometric calcium ion indicators, Fura-2 and Indo-1 are the two most popular ones. However, there are still a few challenges for using these two calcium ion indicators, in particular, for live cells. UV-excitation of Fura 2 caused fast photobleaching. Fura-8™ was introduced a few years ago to shift the excitation closer to visible light. Although Fura-8 demonstrated significant improvement in the ratio of signal/background, it is not well retained in live cells just like Fura-2. Fura-10 have recently been introduced to address this cellular retention issue. Fura 10 demonstrated dramatic improvement in the ratio of signal/background in the absence of probenecid.
Platform
Fluorescence microplate reader
Excitation | 354 nm and 415 nm |
Emission | 524 nm |
Cutoff | 475 nm |
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.
Fura-10™ AM stock solution
Prepare a 2 to 5 mM Fura-10™ AM stock solution in high-quality, anhydrous DMSO.PREPARATION OF WORKING SOLUTION
Fura-10™ AM working solution
On the day of the experiment, either dissolve Fura-10™ 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, Fura-10™ 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 Fura-10™ 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 Fura-10™ 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 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 monitor fluorescence intensity using a fluorescence plate reader containing a programmable liquid handling system such as a FlexStation, at Ex/Em1 = 354/524 nm cutoff 475 nm and Ex/Em2 = 415/524 nm cutoff 475 nm.
Calculators
Common stock solution preparation
Table 1. Volume of DMSO needed to reconstitute specific mass of Fura-10™, AM 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 | 83.742 µL | 418.711 µL | 837.423 µL | 4.187 mL | 8.374 mL |
5 mM | 16.748 µL | 83.742 µL | 167.485 µL | 837.423 µL | 1.675 mL |
10 mM | 8.374 µL | 41.871 µL | 83.742 µL | 418.711 µL | 837.423 µL |
Molarity calculator
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Product Family
Name | Excitation (nm) | Emission (nm) |
Fura-8FF™, AM | 354 | 524 |
Fura-2, AM *CAS 108964-32-5* | 336 | 505 |
Fura-2, AM *UltraPure Grade* *CAS 108964-32-5* | 336 | 505 |
Fura-FF, AM [Fura-2FF, AM] *CAS 348079-12-9* | 336 | 505 |
Fura Red, AM *CAS 149732-62-7* | 435 | 639 |
Fura-8™, AM | 354 | 524 |
Images

Figure 1. ATP-stimulated calcium response of endogenous P2Y receptor in CHO-K1 cells measured with Fura-2 AM, Fura-8™ AM and Fura-10™ AM in the absence of Probenecid. CHO-K1cells were seeded overnight in 50,000 cells per 100 µL per well in a 96-well black wall/clear bottom costar plate. 100 µL of 5 uM Fura-2 AM or Fura-8™ AM or Fura-10™ AM without probenecid was added into the cells, and the cells were incubated at 37 oC for 45 minutes and RT for 30 minutes. ATP (50µL/well) was added by FlexStation (Molecular Devices) to achieve the final indicated concentrations.
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FAQ
Are there any calcium indicators that don't require probenecid (PBC)?
Are there upgraded trypan blue derivatives for cell viability testing?
Can I intracellularly measure mitochondria calcium flux and changes in mitochondria membrane potential at the same time?
Do you offer any products for measuring intracellular calcium concentration or movement by flow cytometry?
How do I make an AM ester stock solution?
Are there upgraded trypan blue derivatives for cell viability testing?
Can I intracellularly measure mitochondria calcium flux and changes in mitochondria membrane potential at the same time?
Do you offer any products for measuring intracellular calcium concentration or movement by flow cytometry?
How do I make an AM ester stock solution?