2. Biochemical Assay Reagents
  3. Cell Assay Reagents

Cell Assay Reagents

Cell experiments are of great significance in biomedical research and drug screening, enabling quantitative analyses of cytotoxicity, bioactivity, and biochemical mechanisms. This facilitates in-depth compound characterization and exhibits higher physiological relevance due to the assays' closer approximation to physiological conditions
MCE offers a comprehensive selection of high-quality cell culture reagents and formulation raw materials, which are endotoxin-free and of high purity, to empowering customers with superior biochemical assay solutions.

Cell Assay Reagents (352):

Cat. No. Product Name CAS No. Purity Chemical Structure
  • HY-D0187
    L-Glutathione reduced 70-18-8 99.79%
    L-Glutathione reduced (GSH; γ-L-Glutamyl-L-cysteinyl-glycine) is an endogenous antioxidant and is capable of scavenging oxygen-derived free radicals.
    L-Glutathione reduced
  • HY-148905
    p-Aminophenylmercuric acetate 6283-24-5 99.07%
    p-Aminophenylmercuric acetate is an organomercurial activator of matrix metalloproteinases (MMP). P-Aminophenylmercuric acetate participates in the activation and inhibition of MMP-8 by attacking protein sulfhydryl or inducing cysteine switching reaction. p-Aminophenylmercuric acetate promotes the shedding of betacellulin precursor (pro-BTC). p-Aminophenylmercuric acetate influences the binding of agonists and antagonists to the opiate receptor.
    p-Aminophenylmercuric acetate
  • HY-12495A
    ISRIB 548470-11-7 99.0%
    ISRIB is a brain-penetrant inhibitor of integrated stress response (ISR). Persistent activation of the ISR has been linked to the development of several neurological disorders as ISR represses translation through inhibiting eIF2B. ISRIB inhibits the ISR by promoting the nucleotide exchange activity of eIF2B and recovering the translation, and thus can be used for neurological disorders research.
    ISRIB
  • HY-B1102
    Evans Blue 314-13-6 99.86%
    Evans Blue (Direct Blue 53) is a potent inhibitor of L-glutamate uptake via the membrane bound excitatory amino acid transporter (EAAT). Evans Blue is a L-glutamate and kainate receptor-mediated currents inhibitor. Evans Blue has a strong affinity towards serum albumin, making it a high molecular weight protein tracer. Evans Blue is also used to study BBB (blood-brain barrier) permeability.
    Evans Blue
  • HY-W021042
    Tris(3-hydroxypropyltriazolylmethyl)amine 760952-88-3 99.54%
    Tris(3-hydroxypropyltriazolylmethyl)amine (THPTA) is an accelerating ligand in the copper-catalyzed azide-alkyne cycloaddition reaction (CuAAC) and protects cells from oxidants generated by copper-catalyzed reduction of oxygen by ascorbate. In addition, Tris(3-hydroxypropyltriazolylmethyl)amine can also protect the histidine moiety of biomolecules in a manner proportional to the ligand concentration.
    Tris(3-hydroxypropyltriazolylmethyl)amine
  • HY-182664
    Alsever's Solution
    Alsever's Solution is an isotonic balanced salt solution that protects red blood cells and is commonly used as an anticoagulant or blood preservative. Alsever's Solution is primarily composed of citric acid, sodium citrate, glucose, and sodium chloride, with a pH of 5.9-6.3. The solution is aseptically processed.
    Alsever's Solution
  • HY-182832
    Skim Milk powder
    Skim milk powder (dry skim milk) is a nutrient source for microbial culture media. It provides a variety of nutrients, including protein, lactose, and minerals, supporting the growth of various microorganisms. Skim milk powder can also be used in the sealing process of Western blotting experiments.
    Skim Milk powder
  • HY-182665
    Sterile Sodium Citrate Anticoagulant (4%)
    Sterile Sodium Citrate Anticoagulant (4%) is a ready-to-use solution that prevents blood clotting by chelating with calcium ions. It is mainly used in experiments such as coagulation tests and erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) measurements.
    Sterile Sodium Citrate Anticoagulant (4%)
  • HY-18569
    3-Indoleacetic acid 87-51-4 99.94%
    3-Indoleacetic acid is is an IAA hormone and growth regulator that can promote plant nutritional growth through processes such as cell expansion, differentiation, morphogenesis, and organogenesis.
    3-Indoleacetic acid
  • HY-W015913
    Pyruvic acid sodium 113-24-6 99.86%
    Sodium 2-oxopropanoate (Sodium pyruvate), a three-carbon metabolite of Glucose, is a compound produced in the glycolytic pathway. Sodium 2-oxopropanoate is a free radical scavenger that can scavenge ROS.
    Pyruvic acid sodium
  • HY-D0852
    Sodium orthovanadate 13721-39-6 99.40%
    Sodium orthovanadate is an inhibitor of protein tyrosine phosphatases, alkaline phosphatases and a number of ATPases, most likely acting as a phosphate analogue.
    Sodium orthovanadate
  • HY-N0830B
    Palmitic acid sodium 408-35-5
    Palmitic acid sodium is a long-chain saturated fatty acid commonly found in both animals and plants. Palmitic acid sodium can induce the expression of glucose-regulated protein 78 (GRP78) and CCAAT/enhancer binding protein homologous protein (CHOP) in in mouse granulosa cells. Palmitic acid sodium is used to establish a cell steatosis model .
    Palmitic acid sodium
  • HY-D0837
    Imidazole 288-32-4 99.96%
    Imidazole (Glyoxaline; 1,3-Diaza-2,4-cyclopentadiene) is a heterocyclic aromatic compound. Imidazole bearing molecules have been used as corrosion, acetylcholinesterase (AChEI) and xanthine oxidase (XO) inhibitors, performing biological activities such as antifungal, antituberculosis, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and analgesic, amongst many others. Imidazole inhibits the enzymatic conversion of the endoperoxides (PGG2 and PGH2) to thromboxane A2 by platelet microsomes. Imidazole derivatives exhibits inhibition on SARS-CoV-2 3CLPro enzyme, which is promising for research in the field of Alzheimer’s disease, gout, COVID-19 and thrombo-embolic disease.
    Imidazole
  • HY-139414
    Lysophosphatidylcholines 9008-30-4 99.9%
    Lysophosphatidylcholines is an orally active lysolipid and a component of oxidized low density lipoprotein (LDL). Lysophosphatidylcholines induces cell injury, the production of IL-1β and apoptosis. Lysophosphatidylcholines has a proactive effect on sepsis.
    Lysophosphatidylcholines
  • HY-W250308
    ε-Poly-L-lysine (MW 3800-4200) 28211-04-3 99.00%
    Epsilon-polylysine is an antimicrobial peptide that can be produced by bacteria such as Streptomyces. Epsilon-polylysine inhibits the growth of microorganisms such as bacteria, yeasts and molds and is therefore often used as a green food additive and preservative in various food and beverage products. Epsilon-polylysine has a variety of properties, including thermal stability, resistance to acidic conditions, and broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity. Epsilon-polylysine can be loaded on other materials to form nanoparticles or form nanofiber membranes for targeted delivery to exert sustained antibacterial efficacy. Epsilon-polylysine is also used as a liposome stabilizer.
    ε-Poly-L-lysine (MW 3800-4200)
  • HY-125857
    Cytochrome C 9007-43-6 99.9%
    Cytochrome C is a multi-functional enzyme involving in life and death decisions of the cell. Cytochrome C is essential in mitochondrial electron transport and intrinsic type II apoptosis.
    Cytochrome C
  • HY-158082C
    TRITC-dextran, MW 70000
    TRITC-dextran MW 70000 (Tetramethyl rhodamine isothiocyanate glucan, MW 70000) is a fluorescent dye with a molecular weight of 70 kD. The excitation wavelength of TRITC-dextran MW 70000 is 555 nm, and its emission wavelength is 570 nm. TRITC-dextran MW 70000 is used for drug delivery because TRITC maintains stability over a wide pH range (i.e., pH 2-11) and exhibits photobleaching resistance.
    TRITC-dextran, MW 70000
  • HY-D0937
    Methoxy-PMS 65162-13-2 99.32%
    Methoxy-PMS (1-Methoxy PMS), an active oxygen formation inducer, is stable electron-transport mediator between NAD(P)H and tetrazolium dyes.
    Methoxy-PMS
  • HY-Y0669
    Pipecolic acid 535-75-1 99.92%
    Pipecolic acid is an orally bioavailable, blood-brain barrier-permeable metabolite of lysine with antioxidant, inhibitor, and inducer activity. Pipecolic acid modulates the YAP-GPX4 signaling pathway, reduces retinal vascular tube formation, and mitigates ferroptosis. Pipecolic acid potentiates voltage-sensitive Ca2+ channel currents and induces neuronal apoptosis. Pipecolic acid can be used for the research of diabetic retinopathy.
    Pipecolic acid
  • HY-129038
    GR24 76974-79-3 99.97%
    (Rac)-GR24 (Strigolactone GR24) is a plant hormone analog. (Rac)-GR24 can mimic the natural germination stimulus of parasitic plant seeds, promoting seed germination in the absence of host plants, thereby reducing the number of parasitic seeds in the soil. (Rac)-GR24 can be used in agricultural research.
    GR24