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Katushka2S

Katushka2S (Ex-Max 588 nm/Em-Max 633 nm)

Katushka2S is a dimeric fluorescent protein derived from the sea anemones, Entacmaea quadricolor. It has an excitation peak at 588 nm and an emission 633 nm.

Excitation & emission spectra

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Key facts

Excitation maximum
588 nm
Emission maximum
633 nm
Optimal laser line
594
Optimal filter
630/69
Extinction coefficient
67000
Quantum yield
0.44
Molecular weight
26400

Katushka2S has an excitation maximum at 588 nm and an emission maximum at 633 nm, a Stokes shift of 45 nm. Its extinction coefficient is 67000 M⁻¹cm⁻¹. It is optimally excited by the 594 laser line.

Frequently asked questions

What is Katushka2S?
Katushka2S is a dimeric fluorescent protein derived from the sea anemones, Entacmaea quadricolor. It has an excitation peak at 588 nm and an emission 633 nm.
What laser excites Katushka2S?
Katushka2S is optimally excited by the 594 laser line. Its excitation maximum is 588 nm.
What filter should I use to detect Katushka2S?
A 630/69 filter captures the peak of the Katushka2S emission near 633 nm with minimal spillover.