Biocytin

Name Biocytin
Supplier Tocris Bioscience
Catalog 3874
Prices $45.00, $109.00
Sizes 10 mg, 50 mg
Cas Number 576-19-2
Chemical Name N6-[5-[(3aS,4S,6aR)-Hexahydro-2-oxo-1H-thieno[3,4-d]imidazol-4-yl]-1-oxopentyl]-L-lysine
Formula C16H28N4O4S
Molecular Weight 372.48
Description Versatile marker used in anterograde, retrograde and intracellular neuroanatomical investigations and in biotinidase assays. Displays high solubility in aqueous solutions and has a low molecular weight facilitating injection using micropipettes. Can be incorporated with a variety of avidin and streptavidin conjugates for detection by light, fluorescence or electron microscope.
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Biocytin wide-field bipolar cells in rabbit retina selectively contact blue - Biocytin wide-field bipolar cells in rabbit retina selectively contact blue

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