VECTASHIELD® Antifade Mounting Media
Maximum retention of signal intensity is crucial for visualizing and imaging fluorescently stained target antigens in cell and tissue specimens. VECTASHIELD Antifade Mounting Media inhibit fading and photobleaching of most fluorophores, dyes, fluorescent proteins, and stains.
Antifade mounting media optimized for immunofluorescence applications
Choosing an effective mounting medium is especially important for immunofluorescence imaging. Fluorophores are susceptible to photobleaching and fading from the imaging excitation light, handling, and during storage.
VECTASHIELD is offered in setting and non-setting formulations with a choice of counterstain or no counterstain.
More about Mounting Cells and Tissues in our Blog.
VECTASHIELD Antifade Mounting Medium is a unique, stable formula for preserving fluorescence. VECTASHIELD Mounting Medium inhibits rapid photobleaching of fluorescent proteins and fluorescent dyes.
Features:
- Ideal refractive index
- Ready to use
- No warming necessary
- Can be stored without sealing for long term analysis
- Easy to use
The original VECTASHIELD Mounting Medium does not solidify, but remains a liquid on the slide and can be stored without sealing. If desired, coverslips can be sealed around the perimeter with nail polish or a plastic sealant. Mounted slides should be stored at 2-8 °C, protected from light.
Which kit is the right one for you?
Immunofluorescence Slide Mounting: Tips for Coverslipping
Brush up on your coverslipping skills with these quick tips. Make sure you’ve chosen the right mounting medium first, though. VECTASHIELD® Antifade Mounting Media are optimized for immunofluorescence applications to prevent photobleaching and fading, and are available in a variety of formulations to fit your imaging requirements.
Supplier
Vector Laboratories
Vector Laboratories is recognized as a pioneer and market leader in immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence, glycobiology, and bioconjugation products.