Carboxyfluorescein
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Carboxyfluorescein | |
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Identifiers | |
CAS number | [85138-49-4] |
Properties | |
Molecular formula | C27H20O11 |
Molar mass | 376.3 g/mol |
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Carboxyfluorescein is a fluorescent dye with an excitation and emission of 492/517 nm, respectively. It is commonly used as a tracer agent. The dye is membrane-impermeant and can be loaded into cells by microinjection or scrape loading.[1] It can be incoporated into liposomes, and allow for the tracking of liposomes as they pass through the body. In addition, Carboxyfluorescein has been used to track division of cells.[2]
[edit] References
- ^ Molecular Imaging Products Company (2005-08-26). 5-(and-6)-Carboxyfluorescein (5-(and-6)- FAM,mixed isomer) 100mg. Retrieved on 2006-08-26.
- ^ Parish, Christopher (1999-12). Fluorescent dyes for lymphocyte migration and proliferation studies. Immunology and Cell Biology. Blackwell Synergy. Retrieved on 2006-08-26.