AFDye-488-DBCO (Alexa Fluor-488-DBCO equivalent) CAS:1304143-17-6 is a fluorescent dye that is commonly used in biological research and imaging applications. It is composed of several functional groups, including an AFDye-488-DBCO (Alexa Fluor-488) dye molecule, a DBCO (dibenzylcyclooctyne) linker, and a hydrocarbon chain.
TheAFDye-488-DBCO (Alexa Fluor-488-DBCO equivalent) dye molecule is a highly fluorescent compound that emits green light when excited with a light source of the appropriate wavelength. The DBCO linker is used to attach the dye molecule to other molecules of interest, such as proteins, antibodies, or other biomolecules. The hydrocarbon chain is used to provide a flexible, hydrophobic spacer between the dye molecule and the attached molecule, allowing for improved accessibility and binding to biological targets.
The combination of these functional groups in AFDye-488-DBCO (Alexa Fluor-488-DBCO equivalent) makes it an ideal tool for studying biological processes and interactions. By attaching the dye molecule to specific molecules of interest, researchers can visualize and track these molecules in living cells and tissues, providing important insights into their function and activity. The highly fluorescent nature of the dye also allows for highly sensitive detection and imaging, even in low abundance biological samples.
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