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Rhod-5N (Ca2+ bound)

Rhod-5N (Ca2+ bound) (Ex-Max 555 nm/Em-Max 578 nm)

Rhod-5N is a calcium indicator used in Fluorescence Microscopy applications.

Excitation & emission spectra

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Key facts

Excitation maximum
555 nm
Emission maximum
578 nm
Optimal laser line
532-561
Optimal filter
585/42

Rhod-5N (Ca2+ bound) has an excitation maximum at 555 nm and an emission maximum at 578 nm, a Stokes shift of 23 nm. It is optimally excited by the 532-561 laser line.

Frequently asked questions

What is Rhod-5N (Ca2+ bound)?
Rhod-5N is a calcium indicator used in Fluorescence Microscopy applications.
What laser excites Rhod-5N (Ca2+ bound)?
Rhod-5N (Ca2+ bound) is optimally excited by the 532-561 laser line. Its excitation maximum is 555 nm.
What filter should I use to detect Rhod-5N (Ca2+ bound)?
A 585/42 filter captures the peak of the Rhod-5N (Ca2+ bound) emission near 578 nm with minimal spillover.