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TagRFP

TagRFP (Ex-Max 553 nm/Em-Max 581 nm)

TagRFP is a weakly dimeric fluorescent protein originally derived from the sea anemones, Entacmaea quadricolor. It has an excitation peak at 553 nm and an emission peak at 581 nm.

Excitation & emission spectra

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Key facts

Excitation maximum
553 nm
Emission maximum
581 nm
Optimal laser line
561
Optimal filter
585/42

TagRFP has an excitation maximum at 553 nm and an emission maximum at 581 nm, a Stokes shift of 28 nm. It is optimally excited by the 561 laser line.

Frequently asked questions

What is TagRFP?
TagRFP is a weakly dimeric fluorescent protein originally derived from the sea anemones, Entacmaea quadricolor. It has an excitation peak at 553 nm and an emission peak at 581 nm.
What laser excites TagRFP?
TagRFP is optimally excited by the 561 laser line. Its excitation maximum is 553 nm.
What filter should I use to detect TagRFP?
A 585/42 filter captures the peak of the TagRFP emission near 581 nm with minimal spillover.