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Cy™2 - conjugates have maximum absorption/excitation at 492 nm and fluoresce with a peak around 510 nm in the green region of the visible spectrum like FITC conjugates (520 nm), but they are more photostable and less sensitive to pH changes than FITC. The main advantage of Cy™2 conjugates is increased fluorescence in plastic mounting media compared with other green-fluorescing dyes.
Cy2 is available conjugated to:
| Excitation Peak (nm) | Emission Peak (nm) | |
|---|---|---|
| Cyanine, Cy2 | 492 | 510 |
Caution: Cy2 is sensitive to p-phenylenediamine, an anti-fading agent found in some aqueous mounting media, which results in weak and diffused fluorescence after storage of stained slides.
| Control Reagents | Product Code |
|---|---|
| Cy2-conjugated ChromPure Donkey IgG, whole molecule | 017-220-003 |
| Cy2-conjugated ChromPure Goat IgG, whole molecule | 005-220-003 |
| Streptavidin | Product Code |
| Cy2-conjugated Streptavidin | 016-220-084 |
Use the spectra viewer below to compare Cy2 with other fluorophores, along with instrument specifics (laser/filter) for suitability in your assay.
