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Helix NP™ NIR

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One day old C57BL/6 mouse splenocytes were stained with Helix NP™ NIR (filled histogram). Cells alone, without Helix NP™ NIR staining, are also shown (open histogram).
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    One day old C57BL/6 mouse splenocytes were stained with Helix NP™ NIR (filled histogram). Cells alone, without Helix NP™ NIR staining, are also shown (open histogram).
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    Mouse frozen cerebellum tissue was fixed with 4% paraformaldehyde (PFA) for ten minutes, permeabilized with 0.5% Triton X-100 for ten minutes, and blocked with 5% FBS for one hour. Then the tissue was intracellularly stained with 5 µM of Helix NP™ NIR (red) for fifteen minutes at room temperature and co-stained with Flash Phalloidin™ Green (blue). The image was captured with 10X objective.
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    HeLa cells were fixed with 1% paraformaldehyde (PFA) for ten minutes, permeabilized with 0.5% Triton X-100 for ten minutes, and blocked with 5% FBS for 30 minutes. Then the cells were intracellularly stained with 5 µg/mL of Alexa Fluor® 488 anti-Cytokeratin (pan reactive)(green) antibody in blocking buffer overnight followed by 10 µM of Helix NP™ NIR (red) for fifteen minutes at room temperature. The image was captured with 60X objective.
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Description

Helix NP™ NIR is a far-red emitting nucleic acid stain. It is impermeant to live cells and thus can be used for the discrimination of live and dead cells. In immunofluorescence microscopy, it can be used as a nuclear counterstain in cells and tissue. It is optimally excited at 640 nm with an emission at 660 nm, which can be detected in the Alexa Fluor® 647 or APC channel.

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Technical Data Sheet (pdf)

Product Details

Preparation
Helix NP™ NIR is supplied at 1ml per vial.
Concentration
1.0 mM
Storage & Handling
Upon receipt, store at -20°C. For the best long term usage, aliquot the reagent and store at -20°C.
Application

FC - Quality tested
IHC-F, ICC - Verified
Recommended Usage

For use in flow cytometric viability assays, the optimal concentration can range from 5 - 50 nM. For immunocytochemistry and immunohistochemical staining on frozen tissue sections, the suggested use of this reagent is 0.5 µM - 5 µM. It is recommended that the reagent be titrated for optimal performance for each application.

Application Notes

Helix NP™ NIR is a cell-impermeant nucleic acid probe suitable for use as a viability dye in flow cytometry. It can also be used for viability in microscopy on live cells or as a nuclear counterstain on fixed and permeabilized cells and tissues. It is a far-red emitting dye with an excitation/emission max of 640 nm/660 nm that can be detected in the Alexa Fluor® 647 or APC channel.

Protocol for flow cytometric viability staining using Helix NP™ NIR:

  1. Isolate cells following protocol of choice.
  2. Optional— For multicolor flow cytometry experiments, surface-stain cells as recommended. Helix NP™ NIR should be added as the last step prior to sample acquisition.
    • Note: The use of Helix NP for viability staining is incompatible with cell fixation and permeabilization protocols. If cells are to be fixed and permeabilized, use a fixable viability dye, such as a Zombie™ Fixable Viability kit.
  3. Dilute Helix NP NIR to required concentration. We have observed good flow cytometric viability staining in a final concentration of 5 - 50 nM Helix NP™ NIR, but recommend titrating the reagent to determine the optimal concentration for cells of interest.
    • For example, to stain cells in a final concentration of 50 nM Helix NP NIR, prepare a 1:2000 dilution of the 1.0 mM stock in Cell Staining Buffer (or equivalent). Then, add 50 µL of diluted reagent to 450 µL of cell suspension.
  4. Do not wash cells after adding Helix NP™ NIR. Samples are ready for acquisition.
  5. Analyze cells on a cytometer equipped with a 633 red laser.

Protocol for nuclear counterstaining fixed and permeabilized cell specimens using Helix NP™ NIR:

  1. Fix cultured cells with 1% - 4% Paraformaldehyde (PFA) for 10 minutes at room temperature.
  2. Wash the cells two times with 1X PBS.
  3. Permeabilize the cells with 0.5% Triton X-100 for 10 minutes at room temperature.
  4. Wash the cells two times with 1X PBS.
  5. Block cells with 5% fetal bovine serum for 30 minutes at room temperature.
  6. Prepare the working solution.
    • We recommend titrating the reagent to determine optimal concentration for cells of interest. We have observed good results in the 0.5 - 5 µM range for IHC-F and IF/ICC
  7. Stain the cells with diluted solution for 20 minutes at 4°C or room temperature in dark.
    • Protect from light prior to imaging.
  8. Wash the cells twice with 1X PBS.
  9. Incubate cells with 1X PBS for 10 minutes in 4°C in dark.
  10. Mount the slides with a media and image the slides.
Product Citations
  1. Manganas LN, et al. 2021. Sci Rep. 5546:11. PubMed

Antigen Details

Biology Area
Apoptosis/Tumor Suppressors/Cell Death, Cell Biology, Cell Cycle/DNA Replication, Cell Proliferation and Viability
Gene ID
NA
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