Are pH sensitive dyes really a matter of concern for Actin cytoskeleton studies?

Dr.Purva Sanganeria Sethi @Drpurva-Sanganeria-Sethi

06 January 2014 0 4K Report

Some fluorescent dyes for example FITC and rhodamine are stated to be less stable in pH fluctuations. What precautions should be taken to study Actin cytoskeleton and what are the preferred dyes?

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