TTC Staining Kit,4%

2,3,5-Triphenyltetrazolium chloride (TTC) has a molecular weight of 334.80, molecular formula C19H15ClN4, and CAS number 298-96-4. TTC is a lipophilic, light-sensitive compound originally used to assess seed viability and later applied to visualize ischemic infarction in mammalian tissues. TTC acts as a proton acceptor for the pyridine-nucleotide-linked enzyme system of the respiratory chain. In normal tissue it is reduced by respiratory enzymes to a red product, whereas ischemic tissue, in which respiratory enzyme activity is decreased, remains pale and unchanged. Thus TTC staining provides a macroscopic method for evaluating dehydrogenase activity in tissues.EnkiLife TTC Staining Solution (4%) is routinely used for fresh cardiac and brain tissues obtained at autopsy and for early infarct visualization in experimental animal models; it can also be employed to determine seed and pollen viability. TTC produces a red formazan upon reaction with dehydrogenases in viable tissue, allowing assessment of tissue or seed viability based on staining location and intensity. Storage: store at 2-8°C for 6 months, keep away from light For more information, you can visit the product URL: https://www.enkilife.com/p/TTC-Staining-Kit-4-RA20113