Propidium Iodide

• Background :

  Red fluorescent DNA stain.1,2 Membrane impermeable to live cells but permeable to dead or damaged cells and thus may be used for identifying cell viability or as a counterstain.3,4 Binds to DNA by intercalation and is suitable for fluorescence microscopy and flow cytometry.2 Ex.: 488-535 nm and Em.: 617 nm.

• Conjugation :

  Unconjugated

• Buffer :

  Red solid

• Storage Conditions :

  -20°C