DAPI stands for 4',6-diamidino-2-phenylindole dihydrochloride. It is a
nucleophillic fluorescent dye that attaches at the AT-rich site in the minor
groove of DNA. Excite at 325 nm and demonstrates bright fluoscence. Hope
this helps. Donna Montague, UAMS Orthopaedic Research

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From: Steven P. Postl 847-935-3736
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Sent: Tuesday, March 30, 1999 11:01 AM
To: histonet@pathology.swmed.edu
Subject: DAPI


Can anyone tell me what DAPI stands for?  In reading an article, a note
                                       stated, tissue coverslipped with a
DAPI containing aquas (actual
                                       spelling) mounting media.  Thanks for
your wisdom.