WST-8 is a compound similar to MTT, which can be reduced to orange formazan by some dehydrogenase in mitochondria in the presence of electron coupling reagent. The amount of formazan produced is directly proportional to the number of living cells. By measuring the absorbance at 450 nm, the amount of living cells can be calculated indirectly.
Detection Method
Colorimetric method
Sample Type
Cell samples
Detection Instrument
Microplate reader
Storage
This product can be stored at 2-8°C or -20°C for 24 months with shading light.
