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PhenoVue DAPI Nuclear Stain

PhenoVue DAPI Nuclear Stain (Ex-Max 348 nm/Em-Max 457 nm)

PhenoVue™ DAPI nuclear stain is a cell-impermeable organic molecule that binds to DNA and is commonly used to stain cell's nucleus. Part of Revvity’s portfolio of cellular imaging reagents, the PhenoVue DAPI nuclear stain has a maximum excitation wavelength of 348nm and a maximum emission wavelength of 457nm.

Excitation & emission spectra

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Key facts

Excitation maximum
348 nm
Emission maximum
457 nm
Optimal laser line
355
Optimal filter
450/50

PhenoVue DAPI Nuclear Stain has an excitation maximum at 348 nm and an emission maximum at 457 nm, a Stokes shift of 109 nm. It is optimally excited by the 355 laser line.

Frequently asked questions

What is PhenoVue DAPI Nuclear Stain?
PhenoVue™ DAPI nuclear stain is a cell-impermeable organic molecule that binds to DNA and is commonly used to stain cell's nucleus. Part of Revvity’s portfolio of cellular imaging reagents, the PhenoVue DAPI nuclear stain has a maximum excitation wavelength of 348nm and a maximum emission wavelength of 457nm.
What laser excites PhenoVue DAPI Nuclear Stain?
PhenoVue DAPI Nuclear Stain is optimally excited by the 355 laser line. Its excitation maximum is 348 nm.
What filter should I use to detect PhenoVue DAPI Nuclear Stain?
A 450/50 filter captures the peak of the PhenoVue DAPI Nuclear Stain emission near 457 nm with minimal spillover.