BFP
BFP is a blue fluorescent protein derived from Aequorea victoria with an excitation peak at 374 nm and an emission peak at 443 nm.
Excitation & emission spectra
Key facts
- Excitation maximum
- 374 nm
- Emission maximum
- 443 nm
- Optimal laser line
- 355
- Optimal filter
- 450/50
BFP has an excitation maximum at 374 nm and an emission maximum at 443 nm, a Stokes shift of 69 nm. It is optimally excited by the 355 laser line.
Frequently asked questions
- What is BFP?
- BFP is a blue fluorescent protein derived from Aequorea victoria with an excitation peak at 374 nm and an emission peak at 443 nm.
- What laser excites BFP?
- BFP is optimally excited by the 355 laser line. Its excitation maximum is 374 nm.
- What filter should I use to detect BFP?
- A 450/50 filter captures the peak of the BFP emission near 443 nm with minimal spillover.