Resazurin Cell Viability Assay

– 25 mL Resazurin solution (ready-to-use)

• Measurement of cell viability and proliferation.

• Cytotoxicity assays for drug screening.

• Antimicrobial and antifungal testing.

• High-throughput screening of compounds.

• Toxicology and pharmacology research.

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Each lot is tested for:

• Signal-to-noise ratio with mammalian cells.

• Consistency of fluorescence and absorbance readouts.

• Absence of contamination.

• Protect solution from light at all times.

• Mix thoroughly after thawing.

• Use RNase/DNase-free consumables to prevent interference in downstream analysis.

• Shipped in: Ambient Temperature.
• Storage: It can be stored at 4 °C in the dark for up to 12 months and at –20 °C in the dark for long term storage.
• Guaranteed: All components are stable for at least  10 freeze-thaw cycles.

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This product is developed, designed and sold exclusively for Research purposes and in vitro use only (RUO). The product was not tested for use in diagnostics or for drug development, nor is it suitable for administration to humans or animals. For more info, please check its Material Safety Data Sheet available in this website.

Q: Is Resazurin suitable for high-throughput screening?
A: Yes, it is compatible with 96- and 384-well plate formats.

Q: Can it be used for bacteria and yeast?
A: Yes, the assay works across eukaryotic and prokaryotic systems.

Q: How does it compare to MTT?
A: Resazurin offers a safer, non-toxic, and more sensitive alternative with a simpler protocol.