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Emerald GFP

Emerald GFP (Ex-Max 487 nm/Em-Max 509 nm)

Emerald GFP is a monomeric, green-emitting fluorescent protein that has an excitation peak at 487 nm and an emission peak at 509 nm.

Excitation & emission spectra

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Key facts

Excitation maximum
487 nm
Emission maximum
509 nm
Optimal laser line
488
Optimal filter
515/30
Extinction coefficient
57500
Quantum yield
0.68
Molecular weight
26900

Emerald GFP has an excitation maximum at 487 nm and an emission maximum at 509 nm, a Stokes shift of 22 nm. Its extinction coefficient is 57500 M⁻¹cm⁻¹. It is optimally excited by the 488 laser line.

Frequently asked questions

What is Emerald GFP?
Emerald GFP is a monomeric, green-emitting fluorescent protein that has an excitation peak at 487 nm and an emission peak at 509 nm.
What laser excites Emerald GFP?
Emerald GFP is optimally excited by the 488 laser line. Its excitation maximum is 487 nm.
What filter should I use to detect Emerald GFP?
A 515/30 filter captures the peak of the Emerald GFP emission near 509 nm with minimal spillover.