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mTurquoise

mTurquoise (Ex-Max 433 nm/Em-Max 472 nm)

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Excitation & emission spectra

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Key facts

Excitation maximum
433 nm
Emission maximum
472 nm
Optimal laser line
405
Optimal filter
450/50

mTurquoise has an excitation maximum at 433 nm and an emission maximum at 472 nm, a Stokes shift of 39 nm. It is optimally excited by the 405 laser line.

Frequently asked questions

What is mTurquoise?
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What laser excites mTurquoise?
mTurquoise is optimally excited by the 405 laser line. Its excitation maximum is 433 nm.
What filter should I use to detect mTurquoise?
A 450/50 filter captures the peak of the mTurquoise emission near 472 nm with minimal spillover.