Calcium Acetate

Properties of Calcium Acetate

Applications of Calcium Acetate

• Calcium Analysis- Calcein is widely used for the fluorometric determination of calcium and as a fluorescent indicator for EDTA complexometric titration of calcium ions in the presence of magnesium.
• Bone Histomorphometry- It is extensively used to label active bone-forming surfaces in vivo.  It is a useful tool for the study of bone formation, mineralization and bone metabolism.
• Whole Cell Staining- Calcein staining is used for whole-cell staining in research applications for the visualization of the cells and evaluation of cellular morphology under fluorescence microscopy.
• Histological and Imaging Studies- The dye is used in histomorphometry and micro-computed tomography studies to investigate bone structure and mineral deposition.
• Lipid Vesicle Leakage Assays- Calcein is commonly used as a fluorescent marker to evaluate lipid vesicle leakage because its fluorescence self-quenches at high concentrations and increases upon dilution after membrane disruption.
• Cellular Process Research- It is employed as a reliable fluorescent tracer in cellular studies of migration, endocytosis, gap junction communication, and cell volume changes.
• Mitochondrial Function Studies- The fluorescence of calcein is quenched by certain metal ions and can be used in assays to monitor opening of the mitochondrial permeability transition pore and related cellular events.
• Biological Labeling – Calcein is also used for marking freshly hatched fish and labeling bones in live animals for developmental and physiological studies.