DAPI is a cationic fluorescent dye which intercalates between the A-T bases of DNA, where it aligns parallel to the DNA strands. Upon binding to DNA, it emits a bright blue fluorescence, which can be used to visualize and quantify nuclear material within cells.
CAS Number | 28718-90-3 |
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