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Water Soluble Cyanine Dyes
Cyanine dyes are synthetic dyes that are often used in biological research and medical diagnostics due to their beneficial properties. They are known for their intense color and high degree of light absorption. However, traditional cyanine dyes are hydrophobic and have a tendency to aggregate and quench fluorescence in aqueous environments. This can limit their use in certain applications. Water soluble cyanine dyes are specially formulated versions of these dyes that are soluble in water, preventing aggregation and providing better performance in water-based applications. Alfa Chemistry is committed to providing our customers with high quality water soluble cyanine dyes. If you need, please contact us immediately.
Key Characteristics
Water soluble cyanine dyes have the following key characteristics:
- Solubility
As the name suggests, water soluble cyanine dyes readily dissolve in water. This property facilitates their use in biological systems and aqueous environments.
- Biocompatibility
Many water soluble cyanine dyes have low toxicity and are compatible with biological samples, making them suitable for use in live cell imaging and in vivo studies.
- Tunable Absorption and Emission
Water soluble cyanine dyes can be chemically modified to tune their absorption and emission spectra. This tunability allows researchers to select dyes with specific optical properties tailored to their experimental requirements.
Applications
The main applications of water soluble cyanine dyes are shown as follows:
- Firstly, in the field of biological sciences, they are often used as probes in molecular biology research and diagnostics, specifically in fluorescent imaging. Due to their high absorption coefficients, fluorescence quantum yields, and resistance to photobleaching, they are particularly useful for staining cells for microscopy and flow cytometry, helping to visualize cell components and track biological processes.
- In molecular diagnostics, such as DNA and RNA analysis, water soluble cyanine dyes can attach to nucleic acids, allowing for detection and quantification. This usage is vital in genetic research and testing, such as in microarray-based gene expression profiling.
- In the pharmaceutical industry, drug delivery systems often use water soluble cyanine dyes. These dyes act as a marker, allowing researchers to trace the delivery of the drug into the target area in the body. They are also utilized in therapies such as photodynamic therapy, where the dye absorbs light and produces a form of oxygen that can kill nearby cells, effectively treating certain types of cancer.
- In the field of technology, water soluble cyanine dyes are used in optical data storage systems, photoelectric conversion materials for solar cells, and non-linear optical materials. Their unique combination of photochemical and photophysical properties makes them attractive in these advanced technological fields.
Why Choose Us
Alfa Chemistry's team consists of experts in dye chemistry who are able to provide valuable insights and advice based on the latest scientific research and technological advances. In addition, we provide attentive customer support services to help you make product choices and provide you with application advice to ensure that your project goes smoothly.
In addition to our existing products, Alfa Chemistry offers customization services for water soluble cyanine dyes.This allows customers to tailor dye properties, such as absorption and emission spectra, solubility, or functional groups, to meet their unique requirements.
Alfa Chemistry is committed to meeting and exceeding customer expectations. Whether it's product quality, technical support, or service reliability, Alfa Chemistry prioritizes customer satisfaction and strives to build long-term relationships based on trust and mutual success.
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