Friday, June 25, 2010

LysoTracker Red staining for apoptotic cells

LysoTracker is an acidophilic dye. Stains lysosomes. Vital dye to indicate apoptotic cells
Transfer embryos to 5uM LysoTracker Red in Hanks BSS in RNase-free non stick tubes
Incubate at 37C for 30-45min
Rinse 4-5x in Hanks, shake RT 5min each
Fix in 4% PFA/PBS 1h at 4C, shake
Wash with PBST 15min 4C shake
Wash PBS 3x 15min 4C shake

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