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Neuro DiO
Neuro-DiO (Ex-Max 489 nm/Em-Max 506 nm)
Neuro DiO is a lipophilic stain useful in labeling the cell membrane of neurons to trace the dendritic arbor, synaptic connections and neuronal connections. It has an excitation peak at 489 nm and an emission peak at 506 nm.
Excitation & emission spectra
Key facts
- Excitation maximum
- 489 nm
- Emission maximum
- 506 nm
- Optimal laser line
- 488
- Optimal filter
- 515/30
- Molecular weight
- 1086
Neuro DiO has an excitation maximum at 489 nm and an emission maximum at 506 nm, a Stokes shift of 17 nm. It is optimally excited by the 488 laser line.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Neuro DiO?
- Neuro DiO is a lipophilic stain useful in labeling the cell membrane of neurons to trace the dendritic arbor, synaptic connections and neuronal connections. It has an excitation peak at 489 nm and an emission peak at 506 nm.
- What laser excites Neuro DiO?
- Neuro DiO is optimally excited by the 488 laser line. Its excitation maximum is 489 nm.
- What filter should I use to detect Neuro DiO?
- A 515/30 filter captures the peak of the Neuro DiO emission near 506 nm with minimal spillover.