A useful tool for elucidating melanocyte stem cell regeneration, recruitment and maintenance mechanisms. Specifically ablates zebrafish larval melanocytes or melanoblasts, and this melanocytotoxicity is dependent on tyrosinase activity.
Solubility:
DMSO (~25mg/ml) or EtOH (~25mg/ml)
Molecular Weight:
~267.39
Storage and Stability:
Lyophilized powder may be stored at -20 degrees C. Stable for 12 months at -20 degrees C. Reconstitute with DMSO. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20 degrees C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap. Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer.