PKH67GL
pkg of 1 kit
protect from light
λex 490 nm; λem 502 nm (PKH67 dye)
fluorometric
ambient
room temp
Danger
Eye Irrit. 2 - Flam. Liq. 2
3 - Flammable liquids
WGK 1
57.2 °F - closed cup
14 °C - closed cup
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In general, slow loss of fluorescence has been observed with PKH1 and PKH2 in in vivo studies and it is likely that PKH67 may also slowly lose fluorescence. Leakage (or loss of staining intensity) may also occur due to cell-to-cell transfer of the dye. The most common cause of cell-to-cell dye transfer is inadequate washing of the cells. Wash cells 3-5 times after labeling and transfer samples to new tubes between washes.
Labeled cells that have been washed can be visualized in culture up to 100 days after staining (for non-dividing cells). The dye itself is stable and will divide equally when the cells divide. After staining with PKH dyes, you can observe as many as 8 divisions depending on how brightly the cells were stained initially and the amount of surface area on the cells. Most commonly, 4-6 divisions can be visualized.
Over-labeling of the cells will result in loss of membrane integrity and reduced cell recovery. Methods for improving cell viability can be found on the troubleshooting guide.
A protocol for visualization of tissue sections can be found in the technical bulletin. For visualization of stained cells by immunofluorescence or flow cytometry, the cells can be fixed in 2% paraformaldehyde for 15 minutes. The use of other organic solvents will extract the dye from the cells. If internal labeling is desired, the cells can be permeabilized with saponin (50-75 μg/mL). Here is the link to the Troubleshooting Guide.
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PKH2 was one of the early PKH dyes. The PKH67 dye has a longer aliphatic tail. There is reduced cell-celldye transfer for PKH67 as compared with PKH2.
This kit can stain 50 × 107 cells if used as directed (1 × 107 cells stained with 2 × 10-6 M PKH67).
The spectra can be found on the product insert.The product has a maximum excitation at 490 nm and maximum emission at 502 nm.
As long as the cell has an intact membrane, the PKH76 dye can label the cell.
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