DIOC(6)(3) - A USEFUL DYE FOR STAINING THE ENDOPLASMIC-RETICULUM

The present review discusses the fluorescent organelle probe, DiOC(6)( 3), with reference to its structure, chemistry, availability, spectral properties, labeling procedures, vital staining characteristics, and major applications in cellular and molecular biology. The specificity of dye for endoplasmic reticulum is summarized. We examine the simplic ity and advantages of the fluorescent dye system for evaluating struct ure and function of endoplasmic reticulum. Other significant uses of t he dye are also discussed.