DAPI is the abbreviation for 4'6-diamidino-2-phenylindole 2HCL, a
fluorescent probe for DNA.

Eric C. Kellar 
Histology/Immunohistochemistry
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center

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	From:  Steven P. Postl 847-935-3736
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	Sent:  Tuesday, March 30, 1999 12:01 PM
	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.