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Description

Cy3 can be used to visualize the binding pattern of Iris hybrid Lectin (IRA) in cellular imaging and flow cytometry. Cy3 is more photostable than many other fluorophores and can be seen with TRITC filter sets. It is commonly combined with green-fluorescent dyes for dual-labeling.

Storage Instruction: To prevent degradation and avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles, aliquot your product into small, single-use volumes and store them at -20°C

Properties

Shelf life

2 years

Storage Temperature

-20°C

ECCN #

EAR99

Appearance color

Pink to red

Appearance form

Liquid

Molecular Weight

61 kDa

Abbreviation (Lectins Only):

IRA

Source

Iris Bulb

Blood Group Specificity

Rabbit Erythrocytes

Carbohydrate Specificity

Galactose, GalNAc

Storage Buffer

PBS pH 7.4, 5% Glycerol, 0.1% D-Trehalose Dihydrate, 0.01% Sodium Azide

Conjugate/Tag/Matrix

Cyanine 3 (Cy3)

Inhibitory Carbohydrate

GalNAcα1-3Gal

Fluorescence

Orange-red

Divalent Ions

None Required

Excitation

544 nm

Mitogenic Activity

Emission

566 nm