TF3-DEVD-FMK
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Physical properties
Molecular weight | 975.04 |
Solvent | DMSO |
Spectral properties
Correction Factor (280 nm) | 0.179 |
Extinction coefficient (cm -1 M -1) | 750001 |
Excitation (nm) | 554 |
Emission (nm) | 578 |
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: Caspases
Molecular weight 975.04 | Correction Factor (280 nm) 0.179 | Extinction coefficient (cm -1 M -1) 750001 | Excitation (nm) 554 | Emission (nm) 578 |
TF3-DEVD-FMK is a superior replacement for 5-TAMRA-DEVD-FMK, i.e., 5-carboxytetramethylrhdamine-Asp-Glu-Val-Asp-fluoromethylketone since it can be better excited at 555 nm. TF3 dyes has identical spectral properties to Cy3 with significantly enhanced photostability. TF3-DEVD-FMK binds irreversibly to active caspase 3/7 in stimulated cells. The fluorescent intensity of the TF3-DEVD-FMK signal is proportional to the amount of active caspase 3/7 and can be easily detected by fluorescence microscopy, flow cytometer, or fluorescent microplate reader.
Example protocol
AT A GLANCE
Important notes
It is important to store at <-15 °C and should be stored in cool, dark place.
It can be used within 12 months from the date of receipt.
SAMPLE EXPERIMENTAL PROTOCOL
Following protocol only provides a guideline, and should be modified according to your specific needs.
General Solution Caspase Assays Using AMC, AFC, pNA, R110 and ProRed Substrates
- Prepare a 10 mM stock solution in DMSO.
- Prepare a 2X caspase substrate (50 µM) assay solution as the following: 50 µL substrate stock solution, 100 µL DTT (1M), 400 µL EDTA (100 mM), 10 mL Tris Buffer (20 mM), pH =7.4.
- Mix equal volume of the caspase standards or samples with 2X caspase substrate assay solution, and incubate the solutions at room temperature for at least 1 hour.
- Monitor the fluorescence using a fluorescence microplate reader, or absorbance using an absorbance microplate reader.
Cell Caspase Assays Using Cell-Permeable FMK Caspase Probes
- Prepare a 2-5 mM stock solution in DMSO.
- Treat cells as desired.
- Prepare a 2X permeable caspase substrate (20 µM) assay solution by diluting the DMSO stock solution (from Step 2.1) in Hanks with 20 mM Hepes buffer (HHBS).
- Mix equal volume of the treated cells with 2X caspase substrate assay solution (from Step 2.3), and incubate the cells in a 37°C, 5% CO2 incubator for at least1 hour.
- Wash the cells with HHBS for at least once.
- Monitor the fluorescence intensity by a flow cytometer, a fluorescence microscope or a fluorescence microplate reader.
Cell Caspase Assays Using Cell-Permeable FMK Caspase Probes (For #13470-13476 only)
- Prepare a 250X stock solution by adding 50 µL DMSO into the vial.
- Treat cells as desired.
- Add 250 X DMSO stock solution into the cell solution at a 1:250 ratio (such as 2 µL to 500 µL cells), and incubate the cells in a 37°C, 5% CO2 incubator for 1 hour.
- Wash the cells with HHBS for at least once.
- Monitor the fluorescence intensity by flow cytometer, fluorescence microscopy or fluorescent microplate reader.
Calculators
Common stock solution preparation
Table 1. Volume of DMSO needed to reconstitute specific mass of TF3-DEVD-FMK 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 | 102.56 µL | 512.799 µL | 1.026 mL | 5.128 mL | 10.256 mL |
5 mM | 20.512 µL | 102.56 µL | 205.12 µL | 1.026 mL | 2.051 mL |
10 mM | 10.256 µL | 51.28 µL | 102.56 µL | 512.799 µL | 1.026 mL |
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Spectral properties
Correction Factor (280 nm) | 0.179 |
Extinction coefficient (cm -1 M -1) | 750001 |
Excitation (nm) | 554 |
Emission (nm) | 578 |
Citations
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Journal: Nature Communications (2023): 7109
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References
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Application notes
FAQ
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Does pH and staining temperature affect Annexin V-Phosphatidylserine binding?
Does propidium iodide stain apoptotic cells?
How can I tell if my cell sample is dying?
Do you offer any fluorimetric assays that measure caspase activation/activity in live cells using a flow cytometer?
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Does propidium iodide stain apoptotic cells?
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