Nile Red staining has diverse applications in research and clinical settings: - Lipid Metabolism Studies: It is widely used to study lipid accumulation and metabolism in cells, aiding in understanding diseases like diabetes and obesity. - Toxicology: Nile Red can identify lipid peroxidation and damage in response to toxic substances. - Cancer Research: Since many cancer cells have altered lipid metabolism, Nile Red staining helps in studying these changes. - Microbial Studies: It is used in microbiology to detect lipid accumulation in microorganisms, which can be crucial for biofuel production.
