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Calcium Crimson (Ca2+bound)

Calcium Crimson (Ca2+bound) (Ex-Max 586 nm/Em-Max 606 nm)

Calcium Crimson (Ca2+bound) is a calcium indicator with an excitation peak at 586 nm and an emission peak at 606 nm.

Excitation & emission spectra

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Key facts

Excitation maximum
586 nm
Emission maximum
606 nm
Optimal laser line
594
Optimal filter
630/69

Calcium Crimson (Ca2+bound) has an excitation maximum at 586 nm and an emission maximum at 606 nm, a Stokes shift of 20 nm. It is optimally excited by the 594 laser line.

Frequently asked questions

What is Calcium Crimson (Ca2+bound)?
Calcium Crimson (Ca2+bound) is a calcium indicator with an excitation peak at 586 nm and an emission peak at 606 nm.
What laser excites Calcium Crimson (Ca2+bound)?
Calcium Crimson (Ca2+bound) is optimally excited by the 594 laser line. Its excitation maximum is 586 nm.
What filter should I use to detect Calcium Crimson (Ca2+bound)?
A 630/69 filter captures the peak of the Calcium Crimson (Ca2+bound) emission near 606 nm with minimal spillover.