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mTangerine

mTangerine (Ex-Max 567 nm/Em-Max 583 nm)

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Excitation & emission spectra

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Key facts

Excitation maximum
567 nm
Emission maximum
583 nm
Optimal laser line
561
Optimal filter
585/40

mTangerine has an excitation maximum at 567 nm and an emission maximum at 583 nm, a Stokes shift of 16 nm. It is optimally excited by the 561 laser line.

Frequently asked questions

What is mTangerine?
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What laser excites mTangerine?
mTangerine is optimally excited by the 561 laser line. Its excitation maximum is 567 nm.
What filter should I use to detect mTangerine?
A 585/40 filter captures the peak of the mTangerine emission near 583 nm with minimal spillover.