FM™ 4-64 Dye (N-(3-Triethylammoniumpropyl)-4-(6-(4-(Diethylamino) Phenyl) Hexatrienyl) Pyridinium Dibromide), 10 x 100μg - FAQs

I want to study endosomes trafficking using FM 4-64. Will the label be retained after fixation? And can I label already-fixed cells?

No. For that you would need the FM 4-64FX version. The non-FX version will not be retained upon fixation, leading to loss of much of the stain and an increase in background. The FX version will be retained using an aldehyde-based fixative. Cells that are already fixed will be stained throughout the cell and the signal will not be localized; it is recommended to stain live cells and then fix.

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