Product Description

The Cytus™ RGB Cell Viability and Nucleus Stain Kit is a comprehensive, three-color fluorescence assay that enables simultaneous visualization of live cells, dead cells, and nuclei. The kit combines Cytus™ Green (Calcein AM), Cytus™ Red (Propidium Iodide), and Cytus™ Blue (Hoechst 33342) to provide a complete picture of cell health and population structure within a single experiment.

Cytus™ Green labels metabolically active cells through esterase-mediated conversion to fluorescent calcein, while Cytus™ Red selectively stains membrane-compromised cells by binding nucleic acids. Cytus™ Blue binds DNA and provides high-contrast nuclear labeling in both live and fixed cells.

Together, these dyes deliver strong signal separation across green, red, and blue channels, enabling robust qualitative imaging and quantitative analysis across microscopy, plate-based assays, and flow cytometry workflows.

Parameter, Testing, and Method Cytus™ RGB #5470
Live Cell Dye Green (Cytus™ Green Calcein AM)
Dead Cell Dye Red (Cytus™ Red Propidium Iodide)
Nuclear Dye Blue (Cytus™ Blue Hoechst-33342)
Stock Concentration Green/Red: 1 mM in DMSO; Blue: 1 mM in water
Stock Volume Green/Red: 100 µL; Blue: 100 µL
Appearance Green: yellow hue, Red: red hue, Blue: green hue; clear liquid
Sterility Non-Sterile
Assay Type Cell Viability + Nuclear (3-color)
Cell Compatibility Live, dead and fixed cells
Working Concentration Green: 2 µM; Red: 2 µM; Blue: 1–5 µM
Excitation/Emission (Green) 501 / 521 nm
Excitation/Emission (Red) 537 / 617 nm
Excitation/Emission Blue ~350 / 454 nm
Storage Temperature -20°C
Shelf Life Minimum of 6 months from date of receipt

Product Applications

  • Cell viability + nuclear staining in a single assay

  • 3D cell culture and hydrogel viability analysis

  • Drug screening and cytotoxicity studies

  • High-content imaging (HCS)

  • Cell counting and normalization

  • Tissue engineering and bioprinting validation

  • ECM interaction studies (collagen, HA, GelMA systems)

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Safety and Documentation

Safety Data Sheets

Cytus™ Red

Cytus™ Green

Cytus™ Blue

Certificates of Origin

Cytus™ Red

Cytus™ Green

Cytus™ Blue

Cytus™ RGB

Product Disclaimer

This product is for R&D use only and is not intended for human or other uses. Please consult the Material Safety Data Sheet for information regarding hazards and safe handling practices.