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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.
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