Mitochondrial Staining Kits

Mitochondrial staining kits are available from several suppliers for visualizing mitochondria or assessing mitochondrial health and activity. Mitochondria play an essential role in energy generation and damage to them activates apoptotic pathways. An early indication of apoptosis involves a collapse in the electrochemical gradient across the mitochondrial membrane. Due to this, certain dyes and stains can cross the membrane of the mitochondria. Mitochondria-selective fluorescent dyes can emit in different colors, allowing differentiation of apoptotic and non-apoptotic cells. Staining kits for microscopy can also be used in studying mitochondrial morphology or co-localizing with proteins expressed in the mitochondria. Visit the mitochondrial staining kit suppliers for more details, including kit components.