MightyMountTM Antifade Fluorescence Mounting Medium with Propidium Iodide (aqueous)

(HB8761)
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Product overview

Name MightyMountTM Antifade Fluorescence Mounting Medium with Propidium Iodide (aqueous)
Biological description

Overview

MightyMountTM Antifade Fluorescence Mounting Medium with propidium iodide (aqueous) is an ideal formulation for prevention of photobleaching of fluorescent proteins and dyes during fluorescent imaging. It is easy to use with an ideal refractive index and provides effective prevention of photobleaching. This formulation contains propidium iodide which is a widely used red-fluorescent intercalating agent that binds and labels nucleic acids.

Applications: IHC(IF), ICC, Cellular imaging, Super-resolution microscopy
Mounting: Aqueous (non-setting)
Antifade: Yes
Counterstain: Propidium Iodide
Refractive index: 1.45


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Description

Antifade aqueous fluorescence mounting medium with propidium iodide for use in IHC(IF) and ICC.

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Figure 1. Parvalbumin and Neurofilament L staining in rat hippocampus. Mounted using MightyMountTM Antifade Fluorescence Mounting Medium with Propidium Iodide (aqueous).

4% PFA fixed 40µm horizontal rat brain sections were stained for Parvalbumin (HB6457) and Neurofilament light (HB7266). Sections were mounted using MightyMountTM Antifade Fluorescence Mounting Medium with Propidium Iodide (aqueous). For a full protocol and more information on IHC(IF) please see our IHC(IF) protocol.

Figure 2. Parvalbumin staining in rat hippocampus. Mounted using MightyMountTM Antifade Fluorescence Mounting Medium with Propidium Iodide (aqueous).

4% PFA fixed 40µm horizontal rat brain sections were stained for Parvalbumin (HB6457). Sections were mounted using MightyMountTM Antifade Fluorescence Mounting Medium with Propidium Iodide (aqueous). For a full protocol and more information on IHC(IF) please see our IHC(IF) protocol.

Figure 3. Neurofilament L staining in rat hippocampus. Mounted using MightyMountTM Antifade Fluorescence Mounting Medium with Propidium Iodide (aqueous).

4% PFA fixed 40µm horizontal rat brain sections were stained for Neurofilament light (HB7266). Sections were mounted using MightyMountTM Antifade Fluorescence Mounting Medium with Propidium Iodide (aqueous). For a full protocol and more information on IHC(IF) please see our IHC(IF) protocol.

Figure 4. Antifade performance of MightyMountTM Antifade Fluorescence Mounting Medium (aqueous) compared to VECTASHIELD® and Fluoromount-G™.

Hello Bio MightyMountTM Antifade Fluorescence Mounting Medium (aqueous) shows strong antifade characteristics against a range of fluorophores and compares favorably against VECTASHIELD® and Fluoromount-G™. Method: HEK293T cells were cultured on coverslips then stained with DAPI (HB0747) and with a mouse anti-β-tubulin antibody (HB6491) with Alexa Fluor 488 or DyLight 550 conjugated secondary antibodies. Following mounting with either MightyMountTM Antifade Fluorescence Mounting Medium (aqueous), VECTASHIELD® or Fluoromount-G™, slides were imaged on a confocal microscope. Imaging was carried out as a timeseries at 100% laser power with the normalized intensity being calculated compared to the first exposure.

Figure 5. Parvalbumin and Neurofilament L staining in rat hippocampus. Mounted using MightyMountTM Antifade Fluorescence Mounting Medium with Propidium Iodide (aqueous).

4% PFA fixed 40µm horizontal rat brain sections were stained for Parvalbumin (HB6457) and Neurofilament light (HB7266). Sections were mounted using MightyMountTM Antifade Fluorescence Mounting Medium with Propidium Iodide (aqueous). For a full protocol and more information on IHC(IF) please see our IHC(IF) protocol.

Figure 6. Neurofilament L staining in rat dentate gyrus. Mounted using MightyMountTM Antifade Fluorescence Mounting Medium with Propidium Iodide (aqueous).

4% PFA fixed 40µm horizontal rat brain sections were stained for Neurofilament light (HB7266). Sections were mounted using MightyMountTM Antifade Fluorescence Mounting Medium with Propidium Iodide (aqueous). For a full protocol and more information on IHC(IF) please see our IHC(IF) protocol.

Figure 7. Parvalbumin staining in rat cerebellum. Mounted using MightyMountTM Antifade Fluorescence Mounting Medium with Propidium Iodide (aqueous).

4% PFA fixed 40µm horizontal rat brain sections were stained for Parvalbumin (HB6457). Sections were mounted using MightyMountTM Antifade Fluorescence Mounting Medium with Propidium Iodide (aqueous). For a full protocol and more information on IHC(IF) please see our IHC(IF) protocol.

Figure 8. Parvalbumin and Neurofilament L staining in rat dentate gyrus. Mounted using MightyMountTM Antifade Fluorescence Mounting Medium with Propidium Iodide (aqueous).

4% PFA fixed 40µm horizontal rat brain sections were stained for Parvalbumin (HB6457) and Neurofilament light (HB7266). Sections were mounted using MightyMountTM Antifade Fluorescence Mounting Medium with Propidium Iodide (aqueous). For a full protocol and more information on IHC(IF) please see our IHC(IF) protocol.

Figure 9. Neurofilament L staining in rat dentate gyrus. Mounted using MightyMountTM Antifade Fluorescence Mounting Medium with Propidium Iodide (aqueous).

4% PFA fixed 40µm horizontal rat brain sections were stained for Neurofilament light (HB7266). Sections were mounted using MightyMountTM Antifade Fluorescence Mounting Medium with Propidium Iodide (aqueous). For a full protocol and more information on IHC(IF) please see our IHC(IF) protocol.

Optical Data

Emission color Red
Max excitation wavelength 535nm
Max emission wavelength 617nm
Closest laser lines 532nm
Cell permeable Yes

Biological Data

Application notes Protocol for use of mounting media IHC(IF)
  1. Mount sections onto subbed or charged microscope slides and air dry (in the dark) until sections are moist but all excess liquid has evaporated
  2. Add a few drops of mounting media around the sections (around 50µl but this will depend on the number and thickness of sections) and slowly lower the coverslip from one end of the slide to the other being careful to avoid creating any bubbles.
  3. Use clear nail varnish to seal the edges of the slide to avoid movement during imaging and stop evaporation.

For more information on IHC(IF) including tips on how to mount sections, please see our IHC(IF) protocol

ICC
  1. Add a drop of mounting medium (Around 5µl for a 10mm and 15µl for a 22mm coverslip) to a standard microscope slide.
  2. Briefly rinse the coverslip in dH2O before placing face down into the drop of mounting medium being careful not to introduce bubbles.
  3. Use clear nail varnish to seal the edges of the coverslip to avoid movement during imaging and stop evaporation.

For more information on ICC please see our ICC protocol

Solubility & Handling

Storage instructions

+4°C or -20°C long-term. Protect from light.

Important This product is for RESEARCH USE ONLY and is not intended for therapeutic or diagnostic use. Not for human or veterinary use.

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