1. Draq5

2. Main Features In vitro research purposes only
Capable of stoichiometric binding to DNA inside living and fixed cells
Rapid uptake into living cells (concentration range 5-10 µM x 1-5 mins; at room temp. or 37°C)

3. Basic features
nuclear DNA live or fixed mammalian cells with minimal RNA-associated fluorescence
Emission spectrum beyond 670 nm providing minimal overlap with the emissions from visible range dyes including GFP

4. Flowcytometry DRAQ5™ can provide cell cycle information
(eg  %G0/1, %S, %G2/M) in mixed  populations identified by FITC labeling.
The quality of analysis can approach that of traditional propidium iodide / ethidium bromide techniques
Rapid staining of cells in seconds by simple addition of DRAQ5™ to buffer or culture medium with no need to wash prior to imaging
It is not recommended for viable cell sorting since the persistence of DRAQ5™ on cellular DNA is ultimately cytotoxic