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Kaede (green)

Kaede (green) (Ex-Max 508 nm/Em-Max 518 nm)

Kaede (green) is a tetrameric fluorescent protein derived from the stony coral, Trachyphyllia geoffroyi. It has an excitation peak at 508 nm and an emission peak at 518 nm.

Excitation & emission spectra

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Key facts

Excitation maximum
508 nm
Emission maximum
518 nm
Optimal laser line
488
Optimal filter
515/30
Extinction coefficient
98800
Quantum yield
0.88
Molecular weight
25700

Kaede (green) has an excitation maximum at 508 nm and an emission maximum at 518 nm, a Stokes shift of 10 nm. Its extinction coefficient is 98800 M⁻¹cm⁻¹. It is optimally excited by the 488 laser line.

Frequently asked questions

What is Kaede (green)?
Kaede (green) is a tetrameric fluorescent protein derived from the stony coral, Trachyphyllia geoffroyi. It has an excitation peak at 508 nm and an emission peak at 518 nm.
What laser excites Kaede (green)?
Kaede (green) is optimally excited by the 488 laser line. Its excitation maximum is 508 nm.
What filter should I use to detect Kaede (green)?
A 515/30 filter captures the peak of the Kaede (green) emission near 518 nm with minimal spillover.