Fura-2 AM | 108964-32-5

Catalog Number	A14-0008
Category	Calcium, Chloride and Other indicators
Molecular Formula	C44H47N3O24
Molecular Weight	1001.9

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Product Introduction

Fura-2 AM is a cell-permeable fluorescent probe for detecting Ca2+ concentration.

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Synonyms	Fura-2 Acetoxymethyl ester; Fura-2 pentakis(acetoxymethyl) ester; 2-[6-[bis[2-[(acetyloxy)methoxy]-2-oxoethyl]amino]-5-[2-[2-[bis[2-[(acetyloxy)methoxy]-2-oxoethyl]amino]-5-methylphenoxy]ethoxy]-2-benzofuranyl]-5-oxazolecarboxylic acid, (acetyloxy)methyl ester
Purity	≥95%
Canonical SMILES	CC1=CC(=C(C=C1)N(CC(=O)OCOC(=O)C)CC(=O)OCOC(=O)C)OCCOC2=C(C=C3C(=C2)C=C(O3)C4=NC=C(O4)C(=O)OCOC(=O)C)N(CC(=O)OCOC(=O)C)CC(=O)OCOC(=O)C
InChI	InChI=1S/C44H47N3O24/c1-25-7-8-32(46(16-39(53)65-20-60-26(2)48)17-40(54)66-21-61-27(3)49)35(11-25)58-9-10-59-36-12-31-13-37(43-45-15-38(71-43)44(57)69-24-64-30(6)52)70-34(31)14-33(36)47(18-41(55)67-22-62-28(4)50)19-42(56)68-23-63-29(5)51/h7-8,11-15H,9-10,16-24H2,1-6H3
InChI Key	VPSRLGDRGCKUTK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Appearance	Solid Powder

Excitation	340-380 nm
Emission	510 nm
Storage	Store at -20°C

Fura-2 AM, a fluorescent calcium indicator, is instrumental in measuring calcium concentrations in live cells. Here are four key applications of Fura-2 AM:

Intracellular Calcium Imaging: Widely utilized in cell biology, Fura-2 AM enables the visualization and quantification of intracellular calcium levels. By loading cells with Fura-2 AM, researchers can dynamically track changes in calcium concentration in real-time using fluorescence microscopy. This technique is crucial for investigating intricate calcium signaling pathways and their intricate involvement in diverse cellular processes.

Neuroscience Research: Within neuroscience, Fura-2 AM serves as a vital tool for exploring the dynamic nature of calcium signaling within neurons. Calcium ions play a pivotal role in neurotransmitter release, synaptic plasticity, and neuronal excitability. Harnessing Fura-2 AM empowers scientists to observe calcium transients, unveiling the underlying mechanisms governing neural communication and dysfunction.

Cardiovascular Studies: In the realm of cardiovascular research, Fura-2 AM emerges as a key player in scrutinizing calcium handling in cardiac cells. Dysregulated calcium homeostasis is intricately linked to a spectrum of cardiac ailments, including arrhythmias and heart failure. By quantifying calcium levels in cardiomyocytes, researchers can pinpoint targets for therapeutic intervention, paving the way for novel strategies to combat heart-related conditions.

Pharmacological Screening: Fura-2 AM finds utility in high-throughput screening of compounds that influence calcium signaling pathways. Through evaluating the effects of various drugs on intracellular calcium levels, researchers can unearth potential therapeutic agents. This application proves particularly valuable in identifying modulators of calcium-related pathways as part of the drug discovery process.

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