Description
IPG-4 is a yellow-green fluorescent, intracellular potassium (K⁺) indicator with Ex/Em: 525 nm/545 nm and a high-sensitivity to detect small changes in K⁺ concentration. It is a small, synthetic fluorochrome which incorporates a K⁺-binding moiety. When K⁺ binds, the quenching is relieved and the fluorescence dramatically increases. IPG-4 has a higher affinity (Kd = 7 mM) than IPG-1 (Cat. Nos. B3140, B3141; Kd = 50 mM) and IPG-2 (Cat. Nos. B3142, B3143; Kd = 18 mM). It is appropriate for conditions where there may be large changes in intracellular K⁺ (e.g. highly active synapses) or as an extracellular K⁺ sensor. IPG-4 AM is the membrane permeable form of the potasssium indicator (Cat. No. B3145). Masking the negative charge using non-polar, ester-linked moieties (AM ester) allows the molecule to enter cells through passive diffusion. Once inside the cell, ubiquitous intracellular esterase enzymes promote rapid hydrolysis of the AM ester leaving the active, highly polar form of the indicator trapped inside the cell. IPG-4 is compatible with a wide variety of detectors including fluorescent microscopes, plate readers, flow cytometers and fluorescent indicator-doped solid-state sensors.
IPG-4 is a yellow-green fluorescent, intracellular potassium (K⁺) indicator with Ex/Em: 525 nm/545 nm and a high-sensitivity to detect small changes in K⁺ concentration. It is a small, synthetic fluorochrome which incorporates a K⁺-binding moiety. When K⁺ binds, the quenching is relieved and the fluorescence dramatically increases. IPG-4 has a higher affinity (Kd = 7 mM) than IPG-1 (Cat. Nos. B3140, B3141; Kd = 50 mM) and IPG-2 (Cat. Nos. B3142, B3143; Kd = 18 mM). It is appropriate for conditions where there may be large changes in intracellular K⁺ (e.g. highly active synapses) or as an extracellular K⁺ sensor. IPG-4 AM is the membrane permeable form of the potasssium indicator (Cat. No. B3145). Masking the negative charge using non-polar, ester-linked moieties (AM ester) allows the molecule to enter cells through passive diffusion. Once inside the cell, ubiquitous intracellular esterase enzymes promote rapid hydrolysis of the AM ester leaving the active, highly polar form of the indicator trapped inside the cell. IPG-4 is compatible with a wide variety of detectors including fluorescent microscopes, plate readers, flow cytometers and fluorescent indicator-doped solid-state sensors.
Alternate Name/Synonyms: Potassium (K⁺) indicator; IPG-4 membrane permeable; IPG-4 acetoxymethyl ester; Fluorescent Potassium indicator
Appearance: Red orange powder
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Salt Form: FALSE
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Molecular Weight: 1333
Cell-Permeable?: TRUE
Purity: ≥ 95%
Solubilities: Soluble in DMSO
Handling: Do not take internally. Wear gloves and mask when handling the product! Avoid contact by all modes of exposure.
Country of Origin: USA
Tag Line: A high affinity, membrane permeable fluorescent potassium indicator
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Additional Information
Storage Condition: |
-20ºC |
Shipping Condition: |
Gel Pack |
Shelf Life: |
36 months |