General description
The Senescence Cells Histochemical Staining Kit contains all the reagents required for identifying senescent cells using an assay based on a histochemical stain for ß-galactosidase activity at pH 6. ß-galactosidase activity is detectable in senescent cells, but not in quiescent, immortal, or tumor cells.
The Senescence Cells Histochemical Staining Kit contains all the reagents required for identifying senescent cells using an assay based on a histochemical stain for β-galactosidase activity at pH 6. β-galactosidase activity is detectable in senescent cells, but not in quiescent, immortal, or tumor cells. Cellular senescence is a progression of events, whereby cells move from an actively dividing to a non-dividing stage. The cellular senescence process is associated with aging. The decrease in cell division is virtually irreversible and complete. In conjunction with the loss of the ability to divide, changes occur in the morphology, shape, and physical appearance of the cells, and their pattern of gene expression. At the end of the process cell death usually occurs, although the cells may remain viable for a long time.
Application
Senescence Cells Histochemical Staining Kit has been used for:
- senescence-associated β-galactosidase assay
- to test for senescence in human pancreatic cancer cells
- adipose-derived stem cells (ADSCs)
- cord blood mesenchymal stromal/stem cells (CBMSC)
Biochem/physiol Actions
Replicative senescence is a growth-arrest state associated with loss of division potential, changes in cell morphology, shape and physical appearance, and the pattern of gene expression in cells.
Legal Information
Manufactured under license to US Patent Nos. 5,491,069 and 5,795,728.
- UPC:
- 41116113
- Condition:
- New
- Weight:
- 1.00 Ounces
- HazmatClass:
- No
- WeightUOM:
- LB
- MPN:
- CS0030-1KT
