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Application
Zinquin has been used to detect intracellular zinc.
Biochem/physiol Actions
Zinquin is a membrane-permeant fluorophore. It is used to detect zinc in cells by UV fluorescence. Zinquin ethyl ester can be used to monitor the change in intracellular concentrations of Zn2+ in thymocytes and hepatocytes. The ester is excited at 368nm and emits at 490nm.
Other Notes
Free acid or salt as available
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