LumiTracker ER Red
| Catalog Number | A16-0215 |
| Category | Endoplasmic Reticulum Fluorescent Probes |
| Molecular Formula | C44H42BClF2N6O7S2 |
| Molecular Weight | 915.25 |
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Product Introduction
LumiTracker ER Red is a derivative of red-fluorescent BDP TR dye coupled with Glibenclamide (Glyburide). LumiTracker ER Red is a cell-permeant, highly selective for the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stain for live cell imaging.
Chemical Information
Product Specification
Application
Chemical Information
| Synonyms | ER-TrackerTM Red |
| Solubility | Soluble in DMSO |
| Appearance | Dark-violet Powder |
Product Specification
| Excitation | 589 |
| Emission | 617 |
Application
LumiTracker ER Red is a fluorescence-based labeling reagent designed to visualize the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) in cells using red-emitting microscopy readouts. The dye's ER-associated staining enables spatial tracking of ER morphology and distribution in fixed or prepared samples, supporting routine cellular imaging workflows where organelle localization is required. Its bright red fluorescence is commonly leveraged to generate clear contrast against cellular background for imaging-based analysis.
1. Endoplasmic Reticulum Imaging
LumiTracker ER Red is used by cell biology and imaging researchers to stain the endoplasmic reticulum and visualize ER network structure, perinuclear organization, and subcellular redistribution under experimental conditions. In fluorescence microscopy workflows, the red emission supports multi-channel experiments where ER visualization is needed alongside other green or far-red markers, enabling researchers to compare ER morphology across sample groups and treatment conditions in standard imaging platforms.
2. Fixed-Cell Organelle Staining
LumiTracker ER Red is frequently selected for fixed-cell workflows in which organelle staining consistency and robust imaging contrast are important for downstream quantitative analysis. Microscopy-based labs use the reagent to prepare stained samples for image acquisition and automated quantification of ER area, intensity distribution, or structural features, benefiting studies that require reproducible staining across multiple plates or experimental batches.
3. Fluorescence Microscopy Co-Localization
LumiTracker ER Red is applied in co-localization studies where ER localization must be compared with other fluorescent reporters of cellular compartments, trafficking markers, or cytoskeletal features. Fluorescence imaging teams use the red channel of LumiTracker ER Red to map spatial overlap and assess compartment proximity in multi-color datasets, supporting mechanistic cell biology experiments that rely on organelle-resolved fluorescence readouts.
4. High-Content Imaging Workflows
LumiTracker ER Red is commonly incorporated into high-content screening and imaging assay development pipelines that require organelle-specific fluorescent labeling for automated microscopy. Screening-oriented labs use the ER staining signal to generate standardized imaging outputs for data processing, enabling consistent visualization of ER morphology across many wells while maintaining compatibility with routine plate-based imaging operations.
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