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What is the difference between DAPI and Hoechst?

Posted July 24, 2018


DNA
DAPI
Live or Dead
Hoechst Dyes
Answer

Hoechst dyes are typically used for staining DNA content in live cells due to its high cell membrane permeability.

DAPI is typically used for staining DNA content in fixed cells due to its low membrane permeability.

Additional resources

DAPI product page

Hoechst 33258 product page

Hoechst 33342 product page

Hoechst 34580 product page

Nuclear Blue™ DCS1 product page

Nuclear Violet™ LCS1 product page

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