Fluorescein di(β-D-galactopyranoside) (CAS 17817-20-8)
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Fluorescein di(beta-D-galactopyranoside) is a fluorogenic substrate for beta-Galactosidase with potential use for ELISA, fluorescence microscopy or flow cytometry. It is hydrolyzed to release the fluorescent moiety, which can be used to quantify the enzymatic activity. This characteristic makes it particularly valuable in various applications within biological research and diagnostic assays. One of the primary uses of Fluorescein di(beta-D-galactopyranoside) is in the study of gene expression, where it acts as a reporter molecule. In genetic constructs where the beta-galactosidase gene is placed under the control of a specific promoter, the expression of beta-galactosidase can be induced by certain stimuli or conditions. The presence of beta-galactosidase activity can then be visualized and quantified based on the fluorescence produced from Fluorescein di(beta-D-galactopyranoside) cleavage, providing insights into the regulation and dynamics of gene expression.
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| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
Fluorescein di(β-D-galactopyranoside), 1 mg | sc-221617 | 1 mg | $89.00 | |||
Fluorescein di(β-D-galactopyranoside), 2 mg | sc-221617B | 2 mg | $114.00 | |||
Fluorescein di(β-D-galactopyranoside), 5 mg | sc-221617A | 5 mg | $212.00 | |||
Fluorescein di(β-D-galactopyranoside), 10 mg | sc-221617C | 10 mg | $385.00 | |||
Fluorescein di(β-D-galactopyranoside), 25 mg | sc-221617D | 25 mg | $877.00 | |||
Fluorescein di(β-D-galactopyranoside), 50 mg | sc-221617E | 50 mg | $1574.00 |