Really Good Viability Kit

Microbiology and Immunology
UCSF
Research Scientist

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Company:

BioLegend

Product Name:

Zombie Red™ Fixable Viability Kit

Catalog Number:

423110

Clone Number:

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I use this antibody to detect my live vs dead lymphocytes when I do FACS analysis. In this particular experiment, I used it on ex-vivo C57BL/6 mouse splenocytes. The cells were stained with Zombie Red™ for 30 min and then analyzed using flow cytometry.

Experimental Design and Results Summary

Applications

Flow Cytometry

Sample

Mouse Splenocytes

Primary Incubation

Incubated 30min at 4°C in blocking reagent (1:800 dilution)

Blocking Agent

2.5% heat-inactivated Fetal bovine serum; 1mM EDTA, azide in PBS

Secondary Incubation

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Tertiary Incubation

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Detection

FACS LSRII (Becton Dickinson), DiVa analysis software

Results Summary

The results pictured show how effective the antibody is in getting a clear separation of live vs dead splenic lymphocytes. I was able to clearly identify my live cells.

DOI or PMID #

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Additional Notes

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Summary

The Good

It is very effective and requires the use of very minimal antibody.

The Bad

None

The Bottom Line

I like that I can use a very diluted amount of this antibody, and it will still show clear results.

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