Cell proliferation assay kits and cell cycle assay kits
Cell proliferation can be used to assess normal cell health, to measure responses to toxic insult, or as a prognostic and diagnostic tool in several cancers. The available markers typically look at DNA levels or synthesis, cellular metabolism, or proliferation-specific proteins. This guide highlights the most common methods to mark and score cell proliferation.
Cell proliferation assay kits
Confidently monitor your cell growth with ease.
Our BrdU and EdU assay kits make it easy to track cell proliferation in cultures and tissue samples.
- BrdU kits: Choose ELISA (ab126556, ab126572) or staining formats (ab125306) for suspension, adherent cells, and tissue sections.
- EdU kits: A faster alternative using click chemistry, available in two fluorescent colors for flow cytometry and microscopy.
We developed EdU assay kits for use with suspension cells and adherent cells samples, available in two colors: 488 nm EdU assay kit (ab219801) and iFluor 647 nm EdU assay kit (ab222421). The kits can be used in flow cytometers and other fluorescence microscopy applications.
EdU assays simplify detection and allow antibody staining on the same sample, while BrdU requires DNA denaturation for antibody access. Both options include all necessary reagents and protocols for reliable and reproducible results.
Dye dilution assay kits
Track cell division with confidence.
Our dye dilution kits use fluorescent dyes that halve with each cell division, making proliferation easy to measure by flow cytometry. The CFSE assay kit (ab270780) is a trusted choice for reliable, reproducible results.
DNA content assay kits for cell cycle analysis
Accurately measure cell cycle phases.
Our DNA content assay kits use fluorescent dyes to quantify DNA in cell populations by flow cytometry. Cells in S and G2 phases take up more dye, making it easy to track replication and division.
The Propidium Iodide Flow Cytometry Kit (ab139418) includes all reagents and protocols for reliable analysis of both suspension and adherent cells.