FIVEphoton Membrane Potential Assay Kit (part MPFKit1)

Enables the cell biologist, neurobiologist and ion channel physiologist to accurately and reproducibly measure changes in ion flux without patch clamp technique.
Broadly applicable to most eukaryotic cell types.
Rapid response times using a proprietary mixtures of fluorescent indicator dyes and quenchers.
Generates highly reproducible and reliable data for publication and drug screening applications.
Economically priced. Each kit is applicable for multiple 96-well dishes.
Easily measured by most bottom-reading fluorescent plate readers.

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