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CellTracker Red

CellTracker Red (Ex-Max 577 nm/Em-Max 602 nm)

CellTracker® Red CMPTX is a fluorescent dye used for monitoring cell movement or location, allowing for multigenerational tracking of cellular movements. The blue excitation/emission spectra are ideal for multiplexing with green fluorescent dyes and proteins.

Excitation & emission spectra

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Key facts

Excitation maximum
577 nm
Emission maximum
602 nm
Optimal laser line
561
Optimal filter
610/20
Commercial antibodies
1 from 1 supplier

CellTracker Red has an excitation maximum at 577 nm and an emission maximum at 602 nm, a Stokes shift of 25 nm. It is optimally excited by the 561 laser line.

Frequently asked questions

What is CellTracker Red?
CellTracker® Red CMPTX is a fluorescent dye used for monitoring cell movement or location, allowing for multigenerational tracking of cellular movements. The blue excitation/emission spectra are ideal for multiplexing with green fluorescent dyes and proteins.
What laser excites CellTracker Red?
CellTracker Red is optimally excited by the 561 laser line. Its excitation maximum is 577 nm.
What filter should I use to detect CellTracker Red?
A 610/20 filter captures the peak of the CellTracker Red emission near 602 nm with minimal spillover.
How many antibodies are available conjugated to CellTracker Red?
FluoroFinder tracks 1 commercially available CellTracker Red conjugates, searchable by target, clone, host and application.