Product details
GelRed is a safe, sensitive, and stable fluorescent nucleic acid gel stain for dsDNA, ssDNA, and RNA in agarose or polyacrylamide gels. DNA bands stained with GelRed exhibit red fluorescence under UV light, making it a suitable replacement for ethidium bromide (EtBr). Ames test results showed that GelRed was significantly less mutagenic compared to EtBr, improving safety.
GelRed and EtBr share similar spectral properties, so there is no need to change the imaging system. It can be observed using the same standard UV gel transilluminator, with optimal excitation around 300 nm. Note that GelRed cannot be fully excited by a 488 nm argon ion laser (such as those used in blue light transilluminators) or visible light at similar wavelengths, so imaging systems using such devices are not recommended.
Application
This product is suitable for staining dsDNA, ssDNA, and RNA on agarose or polyacrylamide gel.
Storage and stability: Store at room temperature (2~25℃) away from light, with a shelf life of up to 24 months.
