I do not have epoxy or VALAP to seal the coverslip. Do you offer an alternative coverslip sealant?
We offer ProLong Coverslip Sealant (Cat. No. P56128) that can be used to seal the edges of the coverslip and is compatible with both curing and non-curing mountant. The sealant is easy to apply and is brushed on after the mountant has cured, for long preservation of slides. The product page can be found here.
When using a hard-curing mountant, such as ProLong Antifade Mountant, make sure the mountant is fully cured before applying ProLong Coverslip Sealant. Since this sealant can seal moisture under the coverslip, it can interfere with the curing process.
When using a non-curing mountant, such as SlowFade Antifade Mountants, sealing can take place immediately after mounting.
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Will SlowFade Glass Soft-set Antifade Mountant, with DAPI (Cat. No. S36920), preserve the structure of fluorescent proteins?
No. SlowFade Glass Soft-set Antifade Mountant with DAPI (Cat. No. S36920) does not maintain the structures of fluorescent proteins over time. The proteins will naturally unfold, and this unfolding would result in the loss of fluorescence.
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What can be done to remove any tiny air bubbles in my SlowFade Glass Soft-set Antifade Mountant, with DAPI (Cat. No. S36920)?
To remove any tiny air bubbles, place the vial of SlowFade Glass Soft-set Antifade Mountant, with DAPI (Cat. No. S36920), within a vacuum chamber with the vial cap loosened. Degas the solution by applying vacuum through either a T-connector on the faucet or a very brief application of vacuum from a vacuum pump.
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Does SlowFade Glass Soft-set Antifade Mountant, with DAPI (Cat. No. S36920), contain any volatile organic solvents?
No. SlowFade Glass Soft-set Antifade Mountant, with DAPI (Cat. No. S36920), is an aqueous-based mountant.
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Does Slowfade Antifade Mountant require using a nail polish for sealing?
No. Samples mounted with SlowFade mountants need not be sealed; they are intended for immediate viewing. The coverslip may be anchored (to prevent movement while viewing) by applying molten paraffin to three or four spots around the edge of the coverslip.
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