For detection of viable cells
Features
  • A colorimetric, non-radioactive assay for assessing cell viability and proliferation
  • Tetrazolium salt, WST-1, is reduced to a soluble purple formazan by trans-plasma membrane electron transport from NADH via an electron mediator
  • Detect 1,000-200,000 cells per well
  • Rapid assay; get results in 2-4 hours
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WST-1 Cell Proliferation Assay Kit

Item No. 10008883

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    Product Description

    Defining the mechanisms responsible for alterations in cell cycle progression is crucial to understanding many human diseases, most notably cancer. Cell proliferation assays have been widely used to assess cell cycle regulatory factors such as growth factors, cytokines, mitogens, and drugs.1 Cayman’s WST-1 Proliferation Assay Kit provides an easy to use tool for studying the induction and inhibition of cell proliferation in any in vitro model. The assay is based on the reduction of tetrazolium salt WST-1 to soluble formazan by electron transport across the plasma membrane of dividing cells. This kit will also allow investigators to screen drug candidates involved in regulation of cell cycle.

    Needed but not supplied: Please download the kit booklet to verify if UltraPure Water (Milli-Q or equivalent) or any other components are needed for this assay.

    WARNING This product is not for human or veterinary use.

    References & Product Citations
    Product Description References

    1. Francoeur, A.M., and Assalian, A. Microcat: A novel cell proliferation and cytotoxicity assay based on WST-1. Biochemica 3, 19-25 (1996).