Description
Enhanced Cell Counting Kit 8 (WST-8/CCK8)
The Assay Genie Enhanced Cell Counting Kit 8 (WST-8/CCK8) is highly sensitive 1-step kit to quantify the number of live viable cells directly in cell culture supernatants and is an excellent choice for proliferation and cytotoxicity studies.
| Name | Enhanced Cell Counting Kit 8 (WST-8/CCK8) |
| SKU | AKES079 |
| Size | 100 Tests, 500 Tests |
| Application | Viability/Proliferation/Cytotoxicity |
| Detection Method | Colorimetric Method |
| Sample Type | Cell samples |
| Detection Instrument | Microplate reader |
This technology is based on the reduction of WST-8 Tetrazolium salt by mitochondrial dehydrogenases to an orange product which is directly proportional to the number of viable cells when measured at 450nm.
WST-8 is highly soluble in cell culture medium with a low cytotoxicity profile and can be added directly to cultured cells with no pre-treatments or wash steps. It is extremely powerful for sensitive experiments especially those requiring longer incubation steps such as 24 hour or 48 hours.
This kit offers a much higher sensitivity and lower cytotoxicity than other Tetrazolium reagents such as MTS, MTT or XTT.
| Storage | -20°C, shading light |
| Shipping | Ice bag |
| Expiration | 12 months |
