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Cy5 Peptide Labeling

Cy5 Peptide Labeling Cy5 is a widely used far-red cyanine dye for peptide labeling, microscopy, flow cytometry, and multicolor detection. It is a common choice for low-background far-red fluorescence applications. Key Properties Excitation / Emission 646 / 662

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Cy5 Peptide Labeling

Cy5 is a widely used far-red cyanine dye for peptide labeling, microscopy, flow cytometry, and multicolor detection. It is a common choice for low-background far-red fluorescence applications.

Key Properties

Excitation / Emission

646 / 662 nm

Color

Far-red

Laser Compatibility

633 nm / 640 nm

Typical Use

Microscopy, peptide tracking, flow cytometry

Notes

Popular far-red dye for low-background imaging

Cy5 Spectrum

Why Use Cy5?

Useful far-red signal for low-background detection

Commonly paired with Cy3 in multicolor studies

Compatible with 633 nm and 640 nm laser systems

Widely used for peptide imaging and tracking

Related Dyes

Alexa Fluor 647

ATTO 647N

Cy3

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Every research project is unique—and so are your labeling requirements. We offer a wide range of labeling options, including fluorescent dyes, biotin, stable isotopes, and affinity tags, with full customization in sequence design, labeling site selection, and conjugation chemistry. Our team works closely with you to develop labeling strategies that fit your experimental design and platform compatibility.

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