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LSS-mKate2

LSS-mKate2 (Ex-Max 460 nm/Em-Max 605 nm)

LSS-mKate2 is a monomeric fluorescent protein derived from the sea anemones, Entacmaea, quadricolor. It has an excitation peak at 460 nm and an emission peak at 605 nm.

Excitation & emission spectra

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Key facts

Excitation maximum
460 nm
Emission maximum
605 nm
Optimal laser line
488
Optimal filter
610/20
Extinction coefficient
26000
Quantum yield
0.17
Molecular weight
26200

LSS-mKate2 has an excitation maximum at 460 nm and an emission maximum at 605 nm, a Stokes shift of 145 nm. Its extinction coefficient is 26000 M⁻¹cm⁻¹. It is optimally excited by the 488 laser line.

Frequently asked questions

What is LSS-mKate2?
LSS-mKate2 is a monomeric fluorescent protein derived from the sea anemones, Entacmaea, quadricolor. It has an excitation peak at 460 nm and an emission peak at 605 nm.
What laser excites LSS-mKate2?
LSS-mKate2 is optimally excited by the 488 laser line. Its excitation maximum is 460 nm.
What filter should I use to detect LSS-mKate2?
A 610/20 filter captures the peak of the LSS-mKate2 emission near 605 nm with minimal spillover.