Biocytin is a compound formed by the linkage of D-biotin and L-lysine via a secondary amide bond. Biocytin serves as a classic neuroanatomical tracer, utilizing its high-affinity binding to avidin for precise localization of neuronal morphology and connectivity. Biocytin is primarily used in neural circuit mapping, biotinidase activity assays, and related diagnostic research[1-2].
References:
[1] McDonald AJ. Neuroanatomical labeling with biocytin: a review. Neuroreport. 1992 Oct;3(10):821-7.
[2] Ebrahim H, Dakshinamurti K. Determination of biocytin. Anal Biochem. 1987 May 1;162(2):319-24.
Biocytin是一种由D-生物素和L-赖氨酸通过仲酰胺键结合而成的化合物,Biocytin可作为经典的神经解剖学示踪剂,利用与抗生物素蛋白的高亲和力结合特性,实现对神经元形态和连接的精确定位。Biocytin主要用于神经环路绘制、生物素酶活性测定及相关诊断研究[1-2]。
















