Description
N-(6-Methoxy-8-Quinolyl)-p-Toluenesulfonamide is a membrane-permeant Zn2+ indicator.
Uses
Zn
+ selective probe in the presence of Mg
+ and Ca
+.
Uses
Determn of extracellular and intracellular Zn2+ levels in biological systems.
Biochem/physiol Actions
TSQ (6-methoxy-8-p-toluenesulfonamido-quinoline) is a cell penetrant and specific fluorescent zinc sensor that preferentially accumulates in islet cells in a zinc content dependent manner. TSQ is commonly used to assess isolated islet purity.
Excitation / Emission Maximum
565 nm/590 nm