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News Release from: Invitrogen | Subject: Qdot 625
Edited by the Laboratorytalk Editorial
Team on 14 November 2007
Matched labels and filters for
nanocrystal imaging
New label-filter combination uses Invitrogen's stable and technically advanced Qdot nanocrystal fluorescence labelling technology with Semrock's matched high performance fluorescence filters
Semrock and Invitrogen have announced the introduction of two new products that work optimally together: the Molecular Probes Qdot 625 nanocrystal fluorescent label, and a "perfectly matched" BrightLine fluorescence filter set from Semrock Qdot fluorescence labelling products exhibit revolutionary imaging performance that comes from their robust nanocrystal structure combined with a customisable surface for a wide range of biological applications
This article was originally published on Laboratorytalk on 14 Sep 2005 at 8.00am (UK)
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"The new Qdot 625 streptavidin conjugate not only fills an important spectral gap for dense multi-colour imaging experiments, but it also exhibits incredible brightness - even more than our longer-wavelength Qdot nanocrystals," said Stephen Chamberlain, senior product manager at Invitrogen.
"Coupled with Semrock's new high-brightness matched fluorescence filter set, these products make an unbeatable combination for demanding experiments such as live-cell, single-molecule dynamic imaging".
All Qdot labels are not only bright, but also inherently photostable, making them ideal for applications that require high sensitivity and long-term photostability.
"Semrock's 'no burn-out' ion beam sputtering optical filter technology is a natural fit for the photostable Qdot labeling technology.
"And we are proud to have been selected for this important new wavelength," said Semrock's CTO, Turan Erdogan.
The new optical filters in this set have high transmission and steep edges coupled with a carefully optimised and narrow emission passband to match the new 625nm Qdot nanocrystal, while achieving minimal crosstalk from all neighbouring Qdot nanocrystals.
This new filter is available immediately from stock.
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