Safranin O is a cationic dye that stains acidic proteoglycan present in cartilage tissues, which are indicators cell chondrogenesis. This kit contains 0.1g of Safranin O Stain in powder, which can easily be dissolved in deinonized water to make the staining solution. Safranin O binds to glycosaminoglycan and shows an orange-red color [1].
Product Use
This kit is for research use only. Not for use in animals, humans, or diagnostic procedures.
Shipping
Room temperature.
Reference
[[1] Mackay, A. M., Beck, S. C., Murphy, J. M., Barry, F. P., Chichester, C. O., & Pittenger, M. F. (1998). Chondrogenic differentiation of cultured human mesenchymal stem cells from marrow. Tissue Engineer. 4:415-428.