For research use only
| Cat No. | ABC-BR0018 |
EdU is a pyrimidine analog, detection is based on a "click" reaction. The Fluor 488 EdU Imaging Kit is used to detect and quantify cell proliferation.
Cell proliferation assays are fundamental experimental tools for assessing cell health, genotoxicity, and the efficacy of anti-tumor drugs. The BrdU assay is a commonly used method for measuring cell proliferation. The EdU assay represents an upgrade and breakthrough of the BrdU assay. EdU (5-ethynyl-2′-deoxyuridine) is a pyrimidine analog that can be incorporated into the DNA double strand during DNA synthesis. The EdU assay is based on the “click” reaction, a copper-catalyzed atomic covalent reaction between an azide and an alkyne.
| Cat.No | ABC-BR0018 |
| Product Category | Cell Culture Media, Kits & Reagents |
| Size/Quantity | 100 T/10 T, 500 T/50 T |
| Storage | -20℃, protect from light. 10 mM EdU and Yefluor 488 Azide storage in -20℃, others in 2-8℃ |
EdU 488 Imaging Kits is a sensitive and reliable way to detect and quantify cell proliferation in cells. It is optimized for fluorescence microscopy.