PRODUCT: DRAQ5
Application Area: Cell colocalization analysisEase of Use: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Value for Money: ⭐
Average rating: 2.7
Name: Yuning Hong
Average rating: 2.7
Comments: DRAQ5 is generally easy to use. The spectra are in long wavelength that can be paired with many other fluorophores and thus our choice of nucleus dye for confocal imaging. However, the performance is not very stable, sometime it can be very dim and unspecific staining outside the nucleus can be seen. The product (from Thermo Fisher) is very expensive. It will be good if the price can be more reasonable.
Organisation: La Trobe University
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Manufacturer's response: Dear Yuning, thank you for detailed review of DRAQ5. Without seeing examples of the issues you raise it is difficult to give further technical advice. The occasional cytoplasmic staining you describe is often a symptom of understaining or washout due to residual surfactant left over from a prior washing step. Regarding cost, there are a number of other carefully selected suppliers you can choose from and we can advise on the most competitive of these or alternatively order direct from us, the source!