Magic Red® Cathepsin L Assay Kit

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Quantitate and monitor intracellular cathepsin L activity over time in vitro. The Magic Red reagent in this assay fluoresces red upon cleavage by active cathepsin enzymes. Analyze the fluorescent signal using fluorescence microscopy or a fluorescent plate reader.

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Magic Red® Cathepsin L Assay Kit
Magic Red® Cathepsin L Assay Kit
Magic Red® Cathepsin L Assay Kit
Magic Red® Cathepsin L Assay Kit
Magic Red® Cathepsin L Assay Kit
Magic Red® Cathepsin L Assay Kit
Magic Red® Cathepsin L Assay Kit
Magic Red® Cathepsin L Assay Kit
Magic Red® Cathepsin L Assay Kit

Magic Red® Cathepsin L Assay Kit
SKU: 941

Size: 25 Tests
Price:
$199

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Elevated cathepsin enzyme activity in serum or the extracellular matrix can signify a number of pathological conditions. ICT’s Magic Red assay kits are used by researchers seeking to quantitate and monitor cathepsin activity in cultured cells and tissues. This Magic Red kit detects cathepsin L The Magic Red reagent MR-FR2 enters each cell in a non-fluorescent state. If cathepsin enzymes are active, the Magic Red substrate is cleaved and the cresyl violet fluorophone will become fluorescent upon excitation. As enzyme activity progresses and more Magic Red substrate is cleaved, the signal will intensify, allowing researchers to watch the color develop over time. Samples can be analyzed by fluorescence microscopy or fluorescent plate reader. Samples may also be analyzed with Acridine Orange or Hoechst stain to detect lysosomal organelle structure or nuclear morphology respectively.
MR-FR2
Cathepsin L
592 nm / 628 nm
Fluorescence Plate Reader, Fluorescence Microscope
Cell culture, tissue
2-8°C
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  1. Prepare samples and controls
  2. Reconstitute Magic Red by adding 50 µL DMSO.
  3. Dilute Magic Red 1:10 by adding 450 µL diH2O.
  4. Add 20 µL Magic Red to each sample (~ 500 µL aliquot of cultured cells).
  5. Incubate while protected from light.
  6. Watch color start to develop within 15 minutes.
  7. If desired, label with additional stains, such as Hoechst, DAPI, Acridine orange, or an antibody.
  8. If desired, fix or embed cells.
  9. Analyze with a fluorescence microscope or fluorescence plate reader. Magic Red has an optimal excitation at 592 nm and emission at 628 nm.

If working with adherent cells, please see the manual for additional protocols.

Kit 941: 25 Tests
  • Magic Red Reagent (MR-FR2), 1 25-test vial, #6137
  • Hoechst 33342 Stain, 1 mL, #639
  • Acridine Orange Stain, 0.5 mL, #6130
  • Kit Manual
    • Kit 942: 100 Tests
  • Magic Red Reagent (MR-FR2), 1 100-test vial, #6138
  • Hoechst 33342 Stain, 1 mL, #639
  • Acridine Orange Stain, 0.5 mL, #6130
  • Kit Manual

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    Question: When using a fluorescence plate reader staining for adherent cell, do I have to detach the cell by trypsin treatment? In that case, Is there anything to be aware of?

    Answer: If you are using adherent cells, you do not necessarily need to detach them. If your plate reader is capable of reading from the bottom, you can grow your adherent culture in a tissue culture plate with black walls and a clear bottom.

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