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NeuroVue Red

NeuroVue Red (Ex-Max 567 nm/Em-Max 588 nm)

NeuroVue Red is a lipophilic stain useful in labeling the cell membrane of neurons to trace the dendritic arbor, synaptic connections and neuronal connections. It has an excitation peak at 567 nm and an emission peak at 588 nm.

Excitation & emission spectra

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Key facts

Excitation maximum
567 nm
Emission maximum
588 nm
Optimal laser line
561
Optimal filter
585/42

NeuroVue Red has an excitation maximum at 567 nm and an emission maximum at 588 nm, a Stokes shift of 21 nm. It is optimally excited by the 561 laser line.

Frequently asked questions

What is NeuroVue Red?
NeuroVue Red is a lipophilic stain useful in labeling the cell membrane of neurons to trace the dendritic arbor, synaptic connections and neuronal connections. It has an excitation peak at 567 nm and an emission peak at 588 nm.
What laser excites NeuroVue Red?
NeuroVue Red is optimally excited by the 561 laser line. Its excitation maximum is 567 nm.
What filter should I use to detect NeuroVue Red?
A 585/42 filter captures the peak of the NeuroVue Red emission near 588 nm with minimal spillover.