General descriptionThis labeling kit is for labeling 20-50 μg antibody with the far red fluorescent dye CF660C. Mix-n-Stain CF dye antibody labeling kits are a revolutionary antibody labeling technology that permits one to label antibodies with our superior CF dyes in 30 minutes without a purification step. The labeling procedure tolerates many common buffer components and antibody stabilizers. CF660C emits fluorescence at about 685 nm in the borderline spectral region between far-red and near-IR. Although its absorption maximum is around 660 nm, the dye can be sufficiently excited by the 633, 635 or 640 nm laser. When combined with other CF dyes of shorter wavelengths, CF660C can serve as a useful long wavelength dye in multi-color detection. The dye is spectrally similar to Alexa Fluor™ 660 but far superior to the latter in performance. Like Alexa Fluor™ 660, CF660C is a cyanine-based dye. However, when conjugated to protein, CF660C is several fold brighter and significantly more photostable than Alexa Fluor™ 660.
ApplicationThe Mix-n-Stain CF dye antibody labeling kit can be used to label primary antibody for ELISA, western blot, immunohistochemistry, flow cytometry, immunofluorescence or immunocytochemistry applications.
Features and BenefitsMix-n-Stain CF dye antibody labeling kits dramatically simplify the process of preparing fluorescently labeled antibodies, particularly primary antibodies. Simply mix your antibody with a CF dye of your choice in the buffer provided, a step that takes less than 30 seconds of hands-on time. After waiting for another 30 minutes, without a separation step, you will have a fluorescent antibody conjugate that is as good as the best pre-labeled fluorescent antibody you can buy from some of the leading suppliers. There is no need to calculate how much dye you should use; just mix your antibody with the entire amount of dye provided and you will always produce optimal labeling. Moreover, the labeling reaction can tolerate the presence of common stabilizers, such as sodium azide, Tris, glycerol and low level of BSA.
Analysis NoteDirect replacement for: Alexa Fluor™ 660
Other NotesThe kit consists of 1 vial each of Mix-n-Stain Dye, Mix-n-Stain Reaction Buffer (10x), Mix-n-Stain Storage Buffer, and an ultrafiltration vial.
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