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The CCK-8 assay, or Cell Counting Kit-8, is a widely used, non-radioactive colorimetric method for determining cell viability, proliferation, and cytotoxicity in mammalian cells. Developed as a superior alternative to traditional MTT assays, it employs the highly water-soluble tetrazolium salt WST-8 (Water-Soluble Tetrazolium-8). Upon reduction by dehydrogenases in viable cells, WST-8 produces a yellow-orange formazan dye, quantifiable at 450 nm absorbance using a microplate reader.
Unlike MTT, which requires solubilization with DMSO or other toxic solvents, CCK-8 assay allows direct measurement in the culture medium, simplifying workflows and reducing errors. Sensitivity reaches as low as 100 viable cells per well, making it ideal for high-throughput screening (HTS) in 96- or 384-well plates. Studies show CCK-8 correlates >95% with Trypan Blue exclusion, confirming reliability (source: Dojindo Laboratories validation data, 2023).
In practice, you add 10 µL CCK-8 solution to 100 µL cell culture, incubate 1-4 hours, and read OD450. Linearity spans 0.5 x 10³ to 5 x 10⁴ cells/well, with a detection range of 0.1-10 OD units. This makes CCK-8 assay perfect for your lab's needs in oncology (tumor cell growth inhibition), toxicology (cytotoxicity IC50), virology (viral replication effects), and stem cell research (differentiation monitoring).
Key advantages include one-step addition—no washing or cell harvesting—saving you 30-50% time vs. MTT. Stability exceeds 12 months at -20°C, with no precipitation issues. For drug discovery, it excels in ADME-Tox studies, where precise dose-response curves are critical. A 2024 Nature Protocols review highlights CCK-8 as the gold standard for 70% of cell-based assays in pharma R&D.
Technical nuances: The dehydrogenase activity peaks in mitochondria of live cells, insensitive to serum or phenol red interference. Z-factor scores >0.8 in HTS validation ensure robustness. Compared to ATP-based assays like CellTiter-Glo, CCK-8 assay costs 40-60% less per test while maintaining r² >0.99 correlation.
Real-world applications: In cancer research, measure doxorubicin IC50 on HeLa cells (typically 0.1-1 µM). For immunotherapy, assess PBMC proliferation post-PD-1 blockade. In regenerative medicine, track iPSC-derived cardiomyocyte viability under hypoxia.
Procuring quality CCK-8 assay kits is challenging amid supply chain disruptions. Branded options from Thermo Fisher or Sigma exceed $500/kit, while generics risk batch variability >20% CV. Enter Global Technology: Our GMP-partnered production ensures <5% CV, at factory-direct prices.
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| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product Name | CCK-8 Assay Kit |
| Kit Size | 100/500/1000 tests |
| Sensitivity | 100 cells/well |
| Wavelength | 450 nm |
| Incubation | 1-4 hours |
| Storage | -20°C, 18 months |
| Certifications | GMP, DMF, ISO 9001, RoHS |
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Cancer Drug Screening: UCSD lab reduced IC50 variability by 22% using our kit on MCF-7 cells.
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