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PKH26

PKH26 (Ex-Max 551 nm/Em-Max 567 nm)

PKH26 is a ampiphilic dye used to intercalate into bioplar membranes and has an excitation peak at 551 nm and an emission peak at 567 nm. It can be used with the following analysis platforms: Flow Cytometry and Fluorescence Microscopy.

Excitation & emission spectra

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Key facts

Excitation maximum
551 nm
Emission maximum
567 nm
Optimal laser line
488-532
Optimal filter
550/40
Commercial antibodies
1 from 1 supplier

PKH26 has an excitation maximum at 551 nm and an emission maximum at 567 nm, a Stokes shift of 16 nm. It is optimally excited by the 488-532 laser line.

Frequently asked questions

What is PKH26?
PKH26 is a ampiphilic dye used to intercalate into bioplar membranes and has an excitation peak at 551 nm and an emission peak at 567 nm. It can be used with the following analysis platforms: Flow Cytometry and Fluorescence Microscopy.
What laser excites PKH26?
PKH26 is optimally excited by the 488-532 laser line. Its excitation maximum is 551 nm.
What filter should I use to detect PKH26?
A 550/40 filter captures the peak of the PKH26 emission near 567 nm with minimal spillover.
How many antibodies are available conjugated to PKH26?
FluoroFinder tracks 1 commercially available PKH26 conjugates, searchable by target, clone, host and application.