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Nuclear Blue

Nuclear Blue (Ex-Max 346 nm/Em-Max 465 nm)

Nuclear Blue DCS1 from AAT Bioquest is a cell-impermeant, fluorogenic DNA binding dye that is excited at 348 nm and emits at 469 nm. It is used in the following applications: Flow Cytometry, Fluorescence Microscopy.

Excitation & emission spectra

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Key facts

Excitation maximum
346 nm
Emission maximum
465 nm
Optimal laser line
355
Optimal filter
450/50
Commercial antibodies
1 from 1 supplier

Nuclear Blue has an excitation maximum at 346 nm and an emission maximum at 465 nm, a Stokes shift of 119 nm. It is optimally excited by the 355 laser line.

Frequently asked questions

What is Nuclear Blue?
Nuclear Blue DCS1 from AAT Bioquest is a cell-impermeant, fluorogenic DNA binding dye that is excited at 348 nm and emits at 469 nm. It is used in the following applications: Flow Cytometry, Fluorescence Microscopy.
What laser excites Nuclear Blue?
Nuclear Blue is optimally excited by the 355 laser line. Its excitation maximum is 346 nm.
What filter should I use to detect Nuclear Blue?
A 450/50 filter captures the peak of the Nuclear Blue emission near 465 nm with minimal spillover.
How many antibodies are available conjugated to Nuclear Blue?
FluoroFinder tracks 1 commercially available Nuclear Blue conjugates, searchable by target, clone, host and application.