Fura-8™, AM
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Physical properties
Dissociation constant (Kd, nM) | 260 |
Molecular weight | 951.90 |
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 | 12352200 |
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See also: Calcium Indicators, Intracellular Ions, Physiological Probes, Ratiometric Calcium Indicators
Molecular weight 951.90 | Dissociation constant (Kd, nM) 260 | Excitation (nm) 354 | Emission (nm) 524 |
Although Fura-2 has become the preferred excitation-ratioable calcium indicator of choice, it has certain limitations (e.g., lower sensitivity than single wavelength calcium indicators such as Fluo-8® and Cal-520®). To address these concerns, AAT Bioquest has devoted considerable efforts to the development of Fura™ 8, a high-affinity ratiometric calcium indicator with improved sensitivity and higher signal-to-noise ratios. The fluorescence emission of Fura™ 8 is red-shifted to a longer visible wavelength, facilitating the detection of Fura™ 8 by common filter sets. Fura™ 8, AM is membrane-permeant and is excited at 355 nm and 415 nm and emits at 530 nm.
Platform
Fluorescence microscope
Excitation | Fura 2 filter set |
Emission | Fura 2 filter set |
Recommended plate | Black wall/clear bottom |
Fluorescence microplate reader
Excitation | 355, 415 |
Emission | 530 |
Cutoff | 475 |
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-8™ AM Stock Solution
Prepare a 2 to 5 mM stock solution of Fura-8™ AM in high-quality, anhydrous DMSO.PREPARATION OF WORKING SOLUTION
Fura-8™ AM Working Solution
On the day of the experiment, either dissolve Fura-8™ 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-8™ 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-8™ 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-8™ 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 measure fluorescence using either a fluorescence microscope equipped with a Fura 2 filter set or a fluorescence plate reader containing a programmable liquid handling system such as a FlexStation, at Ex/Em1 = 355/530 nm cutoff 475 nm and Ex/Em2 = 415/530 nm cutoff 475 nm.
Calculators
Common stock solution preparation
Table 1. Volume of DMSO needed to reconstitute specific mass of Fura-8™, 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 | 105.053 µL | 525.265 µL | 1.051 mL | 5.253 mL | 10.505 mL |
5 mM | 21.011 µL | 105.053 µL | 210.106 µL | 1.051 mL | 2.101 mL |
10 mM | 10.505 µL | 52.527 µL | 105.053 µL | 525.265 µL | 1.051 mL |
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 |
Fluo-8®, AM | 495 | 516 |
Fura-10™, AM | 354 | 524 |
Images

Figure 1. ATP Dose response in CHO-K1 cells measured with Fura-2 AM and Fura-8™ AM respectively. CHO-K1 cells were seeded overnight at 40,000 cells/100 µL/well in a black wall/clear bottom 96-well plate. The cells incubated with Fura-2 AM or Fura-8 AM calcium assay dye-loading solution respectively for 1 hour. ATP Dose was added by Flexstation.
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FAQ
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