AntiFade Reagent (with DAPI)

Description

The AntiFade Reagent (with DAPI) from MedChemExpress (Catalog HY-K1048) is a mounting medium formulated for fluorescence microscopy. Its primary function is to retard photobleaching, the fading of fluorescent signals caused by exposure to excitation light, thereby preserving sample integrity during imaging and storage. The reagent is pre-mixed with DAPI (4',6-diamidino-2-phenylindole), a blue-fluorescent nuclear counterstain that binds strongly to adenine-thymine-rich regions in DNA. This combination allows users to mount and stain samples in a single step, simplifying workflows for visualizing cellular and nuclear morphology. The included DAPI facilitates the localization of cell nuclei, which is useful for orientation and analysis in conjunction with other fluorescent labels. The reagent is available in 5 mL and 25 mL volumes.