Fluorescent Dye Conjugation Services
Fluorescent dyes and tags are powerful tools in biological and chemical research, offering a means to visualise and track molecules, cells, and tissues with high specificity and sensitivity.
These compounds absorb light at specific wavelengths and then emit light at longer wavelengths, producing distinct colors visible under a fluorescence microscope or detected by specialised instruments.
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Fluorescent dyes can vary widely in their chemical structure, each tailored to specific applications based on their absorption and emission spectra, brightness, photostability, and compatibility with biological samples.
Fluorescent Tags & Proteins
We have extensive expertise with a broad spectrum of fluorescent molecules and proteins, from FITC to R-phycoerythrin (RPE), ensuring exceptional detection capabilities.
Previous Projects
Development and Conjugation of Novel Tandem Dyes
The project entailed developing novel RPE (R-phycoerythrin) and PerCP (Peridinin-chlorophyll-protein) tandem dyes for use in the customer's new flow cytometry product range. This included developing conditions for conjugation of the tandem dyes to antibodies.
Preparing Oligonucleotides with Fluorescent Dyes & Quenchers
The project focused on preparing a range of DNA molecules, each tagged with different fluorescent dyes and quenchers. This initiative was undertaken to support the customer's evolving technology, and was specifically designed to enhance the capabilities of their molecular diagnostics and analytical tools.
CRP-Dye Linker Study & Attachment to Carbon Nanoparticle
The project involved optimising the selection of linkers for attaching FITC (fluorescein isothiocyanate) to CRP (C-reactive protein), followed by the passive attachment of this conjugate to carbon nanoparticles. Following successful development, this product entered routine manufacturing to support ongoing demand for the customer’s diagnostic applications.