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MiCy1

MiCy1 (Ex-Max 472 nm/Em-Max 495 nm)

MiCy1 (Midoriishi Cyan) is a dimeric fluorescent protein. It has an excitation peak at 472 nm and an emission peak at 495 nm.

Excitation & emission spectra

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Key facts

Excitation maximum
472 nm
Emission maximum
495 nm
Optimal laser line
488
Optimal filter
515/30
Extinction coefficient
27250
Quantum yield
0.9

MiCy1 has an excitation maximum at 472 nm and an emission maximum at 495 nm, a Stokes shift of 23 nm. Its extinction coefficient is 27250 M⁻¹cm⁻¹. It is optimally excited by the 488 laser line.

Frequently asked questions

What is MiCy1?
MiCy1 (Midoriishi Cyan) is a dimeric fluorescent protein. It has an excitation peak at 472 nm and an emission peak at 495 nm.
What laser excites MiCy1?
MiCy1 is optimally excited by the 488 laser line. Its excitation maximum is 472 nm.
What filter should I use to detect MiCy1?
A 515/30 filter captures the peak of the MiCy1 emission near 495 nm with minimal spillover.