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Is BrdU (Bromodeoxyuridine) a stain?

Posted September 3, 2021

Cell Viability Cell Cytotoxicity Cellular Processes

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Yes, BrdU (Bromodeoxyuridine) is a stain. It is used to stain proliferating cells in order to measure DNA synthesis and to label dividing cells.

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