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To create the Molecular Probes™ Gold series of mountants, scientists developed a formula of chemical additives that minimize this initial signal quenching for the broadest range of colors and dyes. SlowFade Gold Antifade Mountant contains chemical components designed to protect fluorescent dyes from fading (photobleaching) during fluorescence microscopy experiments. Mountant is glycerol-based and requires no mixing or curing required, making it ideal for immediate viewing of the sample. Ready-to-use—simply apply a drop to the sample, add a coverslip, and image. SlowFade Gold Antifade Mountant is not recommended for mounting samples containing fluorescent proteins, such as GFP. For superior antifade protection of fluorescent proteins and fluorescent dyes, SlowFade Diamond Antifade Mountant is recommended.Protects dyes from fading during imagingReady-to-use liquid, ideal for immediate sample viewingMounted samples are stable for weeksMaintains signal strength—little to no quenchingIdeal for Alexa Fluor™ dyesGet Photobleaching Protection Without QuenchingThe antifade reagents used in some mountants can destroy the initial strength of many fluorophores (especially those that emit above 550 nm) by up to 80%. Immediate Viewing with Maximum Signal ProtectionWhile epoxy-based mountants used in the FluoCells™ series of prepared cells can be stable for years and afford the highest level of antifade protection, they are difficult to use, requiring a series of steps in organic solvents prior to mounting. SlowFade Gold Antifade Mountant, however, allows immediate viewing of samples. For longer-term storage, it is recommended that a sealant (i.e., finger nail polish or equivalent acrylic reagent) be applied to the coverslip edges to prevent drying, or choose a curing mountant . Improved Resolution in Thick SectionsGlycerol-based mountants are recommended when viewing thick samples, as the refractive index of glycerol is closer to that of tissue and easy to use—just air-dry stained samples to remove excess water and mount. Available with or without DAPI nuclear stain.Cell Analysis, Cellular Imaging, Immunofluorescence (IF), Immunofluorescence Counterstaining, Mounting and Fade Preventio
