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AmCyan - Protein

AmCyan - Protein (Ex-Max 466 nm/Em-Max 498 nm)

AmCyan1 is a cyan fluorescent protein from Takara, isolated from a coral reef organism called Anemonia majano and brighter than CFP.

Excitation & emission spectra

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Key facts

Excitation maximum
466 nm
Emission maximum
498 nm
Optimal laser line
405
Optimal filter
515/30
Molecular weight
25300

AmCyan - Protein has an excitation maximum at 466 nm and an emission maximum at 498 nm, a Stokes shift of 32 nm. It is optimally excited by the 405 laser line.

Frequently asked questions

What is AmCyan - Protein?
AmCyan1 is a cyan fluorescent protein from Takara, isolated from a coral reef organism called Anemonia majano and brighter than CFP.
What laser excites AmCyan - Protein?
AmCyan - Protein is optimally excited by the 405 laser line. Its excitation maximum is 466 nm.
What filter should I use to detect AmCyan - Protein?
A 515/30 filter captures the peak of the AmCyan - Protein emission near 498 nm with minimal spillover.