Monensin Solution (1,000X)
Catalog# / Size 420701 / 1 mL
Description Monensin is a protein transport inhibitor commonly used to enhance intracellular cytokine
staining signals by blocking transport processes during cell activation. Especially useful for the
intracellular staining of cytokines, monensin leads to the accumulation of most cytokines at
the Golgi Complex/Endoplasmic Reticulum (see Jung, et al., 1993). Optimal conditions for
use are cell type and time-dependent. Typically, protein transport inhibitors are included
during in vitro cell activation cultures for 4-24 hours prior to harvest (see references below for
additional information). Monensin Solution is supplied as a 1,000X solution, which should be
diluted to 1X in cell culture medium.
Product Details
Formulation Monensin Solution is supplied as a 1000X working solution in 70% Ethanol. Dilute to 1X in cell
culture medium.
Concentration 2.0 mM
Storage & Handling Store the solution between 2°C and 8°C. Monensin is known to be toxic; avoid direct body contact.
Ethanol is flammable; keep away from sources of fire.
Application ICFC - Quality tested
Recommended Usage Dilute the 1000X solution to 1X in the tissue culture medium. It is recommended that cells are
cultured with monensin for ≤ 24 hours, as this can become toxic for cell viability.
Application References
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1. Smeltz RB. 2007. J. Immunol. 178:4786.
2. Fuse S, et al. 2007. J. Immunol. 178:5227.
3. Durkin ET,et al. 2008. Blood 10:1182.PubMed
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5. Liu XS, et al. 2009. J. Immunol. 183:51. PubMed
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9. Wood MW, et al. 2011. Infect Immun. 79:708. PubMed
10. Janune D, et al. 2011. FEBS Lett. 585:3033. PubMed
11. Fiorenza S, et al. 2012. J. Immunol. 189:5622. PubMed
12. Asgari E, et al. 2013. Blood. 122:3473. PubMed
Product Citations
1. Durkin E, et al. 2008. Blood. 112:5245. PubMed
2. Liu X, et al. 2009. J Immunol. 183:51:00. PubMed
3. Mattarollo S, et al. 2010. J Immunol. 184:5663. PubMed
4. Yang M, et al. 2010. J Immunol. 184:3321. PubMed
5. Mattarollo S, et al. 2010. J Immunol. 184:1242. PubMed
6. Wood M, et al. 2011. Infect Immun. 79:708. PubMed
7. Munk R, et al. 2011. PLoS One. 6:e18553. PubMed
8. Fiorenza S, et al. 2012. J Immunol. 189:5622. PubMed
9. Janune D, et al. 2011. FEBS Lett. 585:3033. PubMed
10. Asgari E, et al. 2013. Blood. 122:3473. PubMed
11. Li D, et al. 2013. Clin Immunol. 149:411. PubMed
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Antigen Details
Antigen References 1. Current Protocols in Immunology (John Wiley & Sons New York) Unit 6.24 Detection of Intracellular
Cytokines by Flow Cytometry (Barbara Foster and Calman Prussin NIAID NIH Bethesda MD).
2. Sander B, et al. 1991. Immunol. Rev. 119:65.
3. Sander B, et al. 1993. J. Immunol. Meth. 166:201.
4. Prussin C, et al. 1995. J. Immunol. Meth. 188:117.
5. Jung T, et al. 1993. J. Immunol. Meth. 159:197.
Related Protocols
Intracellular Cytokine Staining Protocol - Video
Version: 1 Revision Date: 11/30/2012
Intracellular Flow Cytometry Staining Protocol
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