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Fura-2, pentasodium salt
Among the ratiometric calcium indicators, Fura-2 and Indo-1 are most commonly used. Fura-2 is excitation-ratioable while Indo-1 is emission-ratioable. Fura-2 is preferred for ratio-imaging microscopy, in which it is more practical to change excitation wavelengths than emission wavelengths. Upon binding Ca2+, Fura-2 exhibits an absorption shift that can be observed by scanning the excitation spectrum between 300 and 400 nm, while monitoring the emission at ~510 nm. Fura-2 sodium salt is a cell-impermeable fluorescent probe for detection Ca2+ in a ratiometric mode.
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Common stock solution preparation
Table 1. Volume of Water needed to reconstitute specific mass of Fura-2, pentasodium salt 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 | 133.076 µL | 665.38 µL | 1.331 mL | 6.654 mL | 13.308 mL |
| 5 mM | 26.615 µL | 133.076 µL | 266.152 µL | 1.331 mL | 2.662 mL |
| 10 mM | 13.308 µL | 66.538 µL | 133.076 µL | 665.38 µL | 1.331 mL |
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Spectrum
Product family
| Name | Excitation (nm) | Emission (nm) |
| Fura-2, pentapotassium salt *CAS 113694-64-7* | 336 | 505 |
| Fura-8™, pentasodium salt | 354 | 524 |
Citations
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An essential role of NAD (P) H oxidase 2 in UVA-induced calcium oscillations in mast cells
Authors: Li, Zhi Ying and Jiang, Wen Yi and Cui, Zong Jie
Journal: Photochemical & Photobiological Sciences (2015): 414--428
Authors: Li, Zhi Ying and Jiang, Wen Yi and Cui, Zong Jie
Journal: Photochemical & Photobiological Sciences (2015): 414--428
Lasting inhibition of receptor-mediated calcium oscillations in pancreatic acini by neutrophil respiratory burst--A novel mechanism for secretory blockade in acute pancreatitis?
Authors: Liang, Hui Yuan and Song, Zhi Min and Cui, Zong Jie
Journal: Biochemical and biophysical research communications (2013): 361--367
Authors: Liang, Hui Yuan and Song, Zhi Min and Cui, Zong Jie
Journal: Biochemical and biophysical research communications (2013): 361--367
References
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Load of calcium probe Fura -2/AM in Escherichia coli cells
Authors: Shao M, Wang HM, Liu ZH, Shen P, Cai RX.
Journal: Wei Sheng Wu Xue Bao (2005): 805
Authors: Shao M, Wang HM, Liu ZH, Shen P, Cai RX.
Journal: Wei Sheng Wu Xue Bao (2005): 805
An Excel-based model of Ca2+ diffusion and fura 2 measurements in a spherical cell
Authors: McHugh JM, Kenyon JL.
Journal: Am J Physiol Cell Physiol (2004): C342
Authors: McHugh JM, Kenyon JL.
Journal: Am J Physiol Cell Physiol (2004): C342
Problems caused by high concentration of ATP on activation of the P2X7 receptor in bone marrow cells loaded with the Ca2+ fluorophore fura-2
Authors: Paredes-Gamero EJ, Franca JP, Moraes AA, Aguilar MO, Oshiro ME, Ferreira AT.
Journal: J Fluoresc (2004): 711
Authors: Paredes-Gamero EJ, Franca JP, Moraes AA, Aguilar MO, Oshiro ME, Ferreira AT.
Journal: J Fluoresc (2004): 711
Photonic crystal fibre enables short-wavelength two-photon laser scanning fluorescence microscopy with fura-2
Authors: McConnell G, Riis E.
Journal: Phys Med Biol (2004): 4757
Authors: McConnell G, Riis E.
Journal: Phys Med Biol (2004): 4757
Abnormal spectra alteration observed in Triton calibration method for measuring [Ca2+]i with fluorescence indicator, fura-2
Authors: Xu T, Yang W, Huo XL, Song T.
Journal: J Biochem Biophys Methods (2004): 219
Authors: Xu T, Yang W, Huo XL, Song T.
Journal: J Biochem Biophys Methods (2004): 219
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