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TO-Pro 3

TO-Pro 3 (Ex-Max 642 nm/Em-Max 661 nm)

TO-PRO-3 (Thiazole Red) is an intercalating cell-impermeant nucleic acid stain used for viablity or apoptosis detection. It has an excitation peak at 642 nm and an emission peak at 657 nm.

Excitation & emission spectra

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Key facts

Excitation maximum
642 nm
Emission maximum
661 nm
Optimal laser line
628-640
Optimal filter
660/20

TO-Pro 3 has an excitation maximum at 642 nm and an emission maximum at 661 nm, a Stokes shift of 19 nm. It is optimally excited by the 628-640 laser line.

Frequently asked questions

What is TO-Pro 3?
TO-PRO-3 (Thiazole Red) is an intercalating cell-impermeant nucleic acid stain used for viablity or apoptosis detection. It has an excitation peak at 642 nm and an emission peak at 657 nm.
What laser excites TO-Pro 3?
TO-Pro 3 is optimally excited by the 628-640 laser line. Its excitation maximum is 642 nm.
What filter should I use to detect TO-Pro 3?
A 660/20 filter captures the peak of the TO-Pro 3 emission near 661 nm with minimal spillover.