Merck, 234610-500MG, Congo Red, High Purity

General description
An amyloidophylic dye that specifically stains stacked β sheet aggre-gates. Useful for staining and visual detection of amyloid deposits in nerve tissue. Binds to amyloid fibrils but not to non-polymerized amyloid peptide. Inhibits the accumulation of the scrapie-associated, protease-resistant isoform of protein PrP without affecting the normal isoform possibly through overstabilization of the conformation. It is also shown to inhibit Pot1 Binding to Telomeric DNA.
Biochem/physiol Actions
Cell permeable: no
Primary Target
An amyloidophylic dye that specifically stains stacked β sheet aggregates
Product does not compete with ATP.
Reversible: no
Preparation Note
Following reconstitution, aliquot and freeze (-20°C). Stock solutions are stable for up to 1 month at room temperature (20°C).
Other Notes
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Caughey, B., and Race, A.E. 1992. J. Neurochem.59, 768.
Taylor, D.L., et al. 1974. J. Histochem. Cytochem.22, 1105.
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Toxicity: Standard Handling (A)