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K 114 (CAS 872201-12-2)

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Alternate Names:
(trans,trans)-1-Bromo-2,5-bis-(4-hydroxy)styrylbenzene; K114
Application:
K 114 is a potent amyloid fibril-specific fluorescent dye
CAS Number:
872201-12-2
Purity:
≥98%
Molecular Weight:
393.27
Molecular Formula:
C22H17BrO2
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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A potent amyloid fibril-specific fluorescent dye (EC50 = 20 - 30 nM). Displays minimal fluorescence in aqueous buffers and fluoresces brightly in the presence of Aβ, α-synuclein and tau in situ. (Optimum wavelength = 550 nM).


K 114 (CAS 872201-12-2) References

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  2. Role of alpha-synuclein carboxy-terminus on fibril formation in vitro.  |  Murray, IV., et al. 2003. Biochemistry. 42: 8530-40. PMID: 12859200
  3. A comparison of amyloid fibrillogenesis using the novel fluorescent compound K114.  |  Crystal, AS., et al. 2003. J Neurochem. 86: 1359-68. PMID: 12950445
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Product NameCatalog #UNITPriceQtyFAVORITES

K 114, 10 mg

sc-204027
10 mg
$157.00

K 114, 50 mg

sc-204027A
50 mg
$630.00