HcRed Activators refers to a class of chemical compounds or environmental factors that are employed to enhance the fluorescence of the HcRed fluorescent protein. HcRed, found in the sea anemone Heteractis crispa, is a valuable tool in molecular biology and bioimaging due to its emission of light in the far-red part of the electromagnetic spectrum. This property allows for deeper tissue penetration and lower interference with other cellular processes, making it an ideal candidate for various cellular and molecular imaging applications. However, to fully harness the ability of HcRed in scientific research, researchers utilize HcRed Activators, which influence the activation and stability of the protein's fluorescence.
HcRed Activators primarily function by optimizing the conditions for HcRed to emit fluorescence efficiently. These activators are not direct molecular activators in the traditional sense but rather encompass a range of factors that impact the excitation and emission of HcRed. Key factors among HcRed Activators include pH levels, temperature, ionic strength, and the presence of specific ions. By carefully controlling these parameters in experimental setups, researchers can maximize the fluorescence of HcRed, thereby improving the quality and accuracy of their imaging studies. These activators play a pivotal role in enhancing the sensitivity and specificity of cellular and molecular imaging techniques, enabling scientists to gain deeper insights into complex biological processes without compromising the integrity of the samples under investigation.
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| Product Name | CAS # | Catalog # | QUANTITY | Price | Citations | RATING |
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Fluorescein isothiocyanate isomer I | 3326-32-7 | sc-206015 sc-206015A sc-206015B sc-206015C | 250 mg 1 g 5 g 25 g | $106.00 $202.00 $801.00 $2923.00 | 1 | |
A green fluorescent dye that directly activates HcRed through light absorption, leading to fluorescence emission. | ||||||
Propidium Iodide | 25535-16-4 | sc-3541 sc-3541A | 50 mg 250 mg | $101.00 $296.00 | 168 | |
A red fluorescent dye that indirectly activates HcRed by binding to DNA, potentially leading to HcRed activation. | ||||||
Ethidium bromide | 1239-45-8 | sc-203735 sc-203735A sc-203735B sc-203735C | 1 g 5 g 25 g 100 g | $48.00 $150.00 $588.00 $2086.00 | 12 | |
A red-orange fluorescent dye used for DNA staining, potentially activating HcRed indirectly through proximity in labeling. | ||||||
2′,7′-Dichlorofluorescein | 76-54-0 | sc-206554 sc-206554A | 1 g 10 g | $50.00 $248.00 | 3 | |
A green fluorescent dye used to measure reactive oxygen species (ROS) in cells, indirectly activating HcRed's fluorescence by potential interaction with cellular processes. | ||||||
Acridine Orange solution | 65-61-2 | sc-473594 | 10 ml | $166.00 | 2 | |
A green fluorescent dye used for staining nucleic acids and lysosomes, indirectly activating HcRed through co-labeling and potential interaction with cellular structures. | ||||||