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D-Luciferin sodium salt (CAS 103404-75-7)

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Alternate Names:
(S)-2-(6-Hydroxy-2-benzothiazolyl)-2-thiazoline-4-carboxylic acid sodium salt
Application:
D-Luciferin sodium salt is a substrate that produces bioluminescence upon oxidation by the enzyme luciferase
CAS Number:
103404-75-7
Purity:
≥95%
Molecular Weight:
302.30
Molecular Formula:
C11H7N2O3S2Na
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D-Luciferin sodium salt serves as a pivotal substrate in a biochemical assay where its oxidation by the enzyme luciferase culminates in the emission of bioluminescence, a process instrumental in visualizing and quantifying gene expression. This system has been ingeniously integrated into research across a diverse array of biological models including plants, bacteria, and mammalian cells, facilitating the exploration of genetic regulatory mechanisms, protein-protein interactions, and cellular signaling pathways. The inherent sensitivity of this luminescent reporter gene system is dramatically enhanced due to its virtually background-free nature, making it exquisitely suited for the detection of even the most subtle levels of gene expression. Such precision is invaluable in studies where accurate quantification is imperative, establishing D-Luciferin sodium salt′s role as a cornerstone in the toolkit of molecular biology and genetic engineering research, enabling scientists to probe the complexities of life at a molecular level with unparalleled clarity and sensitivity.


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D-Luciferin sodium salt, 200 µg

sc-207479B
200 µg
$56.00

D-Luciferin sodium salt, 5 mg

sc-207479
5 mg
$138.00

D-Luciferin sodium salt, 100 mg

sc-207479A
100 mg
$231.00

D-Luciferin sodium salt, 250 mg

sc-207479C
250 mg
$418.00

D-Luciferin sodium salt, 1 g

sc-207479D
1 g
$917.00