iFluor® 460 succinimidyl ester
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Physical properties
Molecular weight | 793.99 |
Solvent | DMSO |
Spectral properties
Correction Factor (260 nm) | 0.98 |
Correction Factor (280 nm) | 0.46 |
Extinction coefficient (cm -1 M -1) | 800001 |
Excitation (nm) | 468 |
Emission (nm) | 493 |
Quantum yield | ~0.81 |
Storage, safety and handling
H-phrase | H303, H313, H333 |
Hazard symbol | XN |
Intended use | Research Use Only (RUO) |
R-phrase | R20, R21, R22 |
Storage | Freeze (< -15 °C); Minimize light exposure |
UNSPSC | 12171501 |
Alternative formats
iFluor® 460 maleimide |
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Molecular weight 793.99 | Correction Factor (260 nm) 0.98 | Correction Factor (280 nm) 0.46 | Extinction coefficient (cm -1 M -1) 800001 | Excitation (nm) 468 | Emission (nm) 493 | Quantum yield ~0.81 |
AAT Bioquest's iFluor® dyes are optimized for labeling proteins, particularly antibodies. These dyes are bright, photostable, and have minimal quenching on proteins. Although the 460 nm blue diode laser is being installed in numerous new fluorescence instruments, few dyes can be well excited at 460 nm. iFluor® 460 is optimized to be well excited by the blue diode laser at 460 nm, enabling new biological applications for the new fluorescence instruments equipped with the 460 nm blue diode laser. iFluor® 460 SE is reasonably stable and shows good reactivity and selectivity with protein amino groups.
Example protocol
PREPARATION OF STOCK SOLUTIONS
Unless otherwise noted, all unused stock solutions should be divided into single-use aliquots and stored at -20 °C after preparation. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Note The pH of the protein solution (Solution A) should be 8.5 ± 0.5. If the pH of the protein solution is lower than 8.0, adjust the pH to the range of 8.0-9.0 using 1 M sodium bicarbonate solution or 1 M pH 9.0 phosphate buffer.
Note The protein should be dissolved in 1X phosphate buffered saline (PBS), pH 7.2-7.4. If the protein is dissolved in Tris or glycine buffer, it must be dialyzed against 1X PBS, pH 7.2-7.4, to remove free amines or ammonium salts (such as ammonium sulfate and ammonium acetate) that are widely used for protein precipitation.
Note Impure antibodies or antibodies stabilized with bovine serum albumin (BSA) or gelatin will not be labeled well. The presence of sodium azide or thimerosal might also interfere with the conjugation reaction. Sodium azide or thimerosal can be removed by dialysis or spin column for optimal labeling results.
Note The conjugation efficiency is significantly reduced if the protein concentration is less than 2 mg/mL. For optimal labeling efficiency the final protein concentration range of 2-10 mg/mL is recommended.
Note Prepare the dye stock solution (Solution B) before starting the conjugation. Use promptly. Extended storage of the dye stock solution may reduce the dye activity. Solution B can be stored in freezer for two weeks when kept from light and moisture. Avoid freeze-thaw cycles.
1. Protein stock solution (Solution A)
Mix 100 µL of a reaction buffer (e.g., 1 M sodium carbonate solution or 1 M phosphate buffer with pH ~9.0) with 900 µL of the target protein solution (e.g. antibody, protein concentration >2 mg/mL if possible) to give 1 mL protein labeling stock solution.Note The pH of the protein solution (Solution A) should be 8.5 ± 0.5. If the pH of the protein solution is lower than 8.0, adjust the pH to the range of 8.0-9.0 using 1 M sodium bicarbonate solution or 1 M pH 9.0 phosphate buffer.
Note The protein should be dissolved in 1X phosphate buffered saline (PBS), pH 7.2-7.4. If the protein is dissolved in Tris or glycine buffer, it must be dialyzed against 1X PBS, pH 7.2-7.4, to remove free amines or ammonium salts (such as ammonium sulfate and ammonium acetate) that are widely used for protein precipitation.
Note Impure antibodies or antibodies stabilized with bovine serum albumin (BSA) or gelatin will not be labeled well. The presence of sodium azide or thimerosal might also interfere with the conjugation reaction. Sodium azide or thimerosal can be removed by dialysis or spin column for optimal labeling results.
Note The conjugation efficiency is significantly reduced if the protein concentration is less than 2 mg/mL. For optimal labeling efficiency the final protein concentration range of 2-10 mg/mL is recommended.
2. iFluor™ 460 SE stock solution (Solution B)
Add anhydrous DMSO into the vial of iFluor™ 460 SE to make a 10 mM stock solution. Mix well by pipetting or vortex.Note Prepare the dye stock solution (Solution B) before starting the conjugation. Use promptly. Extended storage of the dye stock solution may reduce the dye activity. Solution B can be stored in freezer for two weeks when kept from light and moisture. Avoid freeze-thaw cycles.
SAMPLE EXPERIMENTAL PROTOCOL
This labeling protocol was developed for the conjugate of Goat anti-mouse IgG with iFluor™ 460 SE. You might need further optimization for your particular proteins.
Note Each protein requires distinct dye/protein ratio, which also depends on the properties of dyes. Over labeling of a protein could detrimentally affects its binding affinity while the protein conjugates of low dye/protein ratio gives reduced sensitivity.
Note Each protein requires distinct dye/protein ratio, which also depends on the properties of dyes. Over labeling of a protein could detrimentally affects its binding affinity while the protein conjugates of low dye/protein ratio gives reduced sensitivity.
Run conjugation reaction
- Use 10:1 molar ratio of Solution B (dye)/Solution A (protein) as the starting point: Add 5 µL of the dye stock solution (Solution B, assuming the dye stock solution is 10 mM) into the vial of the protein solution (95 µL of Solution A) with effective shaking. The concentration of the protein is ~0.05 mM assuming the protein concentration is 10 mg/mL and the molecular weight of the protein is ~200KD.
Note We recommend to use 10:1 molar ratio of Solution B (dye)/Solution A (protein). If it is too less or too high, determine the optimal dye/protein ratio at 5:1, 15:1 and 20:1 respectively. - Continue to rotate or shake the reaction mixture at room temperature for 30-60 minutes.
Purify the conjugation
The following protocol is an example of dye-protein conjugate purification by using a Sephadex G-25 column.- Prepare Sephadex G-25 column according to the manufacture instruction.
- Load the reaction mixture (From "Run conjugation reaction") to the top of the Sephadex G-25 column.
- Add PBS (pH 7.2-7.4) as soon as the sample runs just below the top resin surface.
- Add more PBS (pH 7.2-7.4) to the desired sample to complete the column purification. Combine the fractions that contain the desired dye-protein conjugate.
Note For immediate use, the dye-protein conjugate need be diluted with staining buffer, and aliquoted for multiple uses.
Note For longer term storage, dye-protein conjugate solution need be concentrated or freeze dried.
Calculators
Common stock solution preparation
Table 1. Volume of DMSO needed to reconstitute specific mass of iFluor® 460 succinimidyl ester to given concentration. Note that volume is only for preparing stock solution. Refer to sample experimental protocol for appropriate experimental/physiological buffers.
0.1 mg | 0.5 mg | 1 mg | 5 mg | 10 mg | |
1 mM | 125.946 µL | 629.731 µL | 1.259 mL | 6.297 mL | 12.595 mL |
5 mM | 25.189 µL | 125.946 µL | 251.892 µL | 1.259 mL | 2.519 mL |
10 mM | 12.595 µL | 62.973 µL | 125.946 µL | 629.731 µL | 1.259 mL |
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Spectral properties
Correction Factor (260 nm) | 0.98 |
Correction Factor (280 nm) | 0.46 |
Extinction coefficient (cm -1 M -1) | 800001 |
Excitation (nm) | 468 |
Emission (nm) | 493 |
Quantum yield | ~0.81 |
Product Family
Name | Excitation (nm) | Emission (nm) | Extinction coefficient (cm -1 M -1) | Quantum yield | Correction Factor (260 nm) | Correction Factor (280 nm) |
iFluor® 350 succinimidyl ester | 345 | 450 | 200001 | 0.951 | 0.83 | 0.23 |
iFluor® 405 succinimidyl ester | 403 | 427 | 370001 | 0.911 | 0.48 | 0.77 |
iFluor® 488 succinimidyl ester | 491 | 516 | 750001 | 0.91 | 0.21 | 0.11 |
iFluor® 514 succinimidyl ester | 511 | 527 | 750001 | 0.831 | 0.265 | 0.116 |
iFluor® 532 succinimidyl ester | 537 | 560 | 900001 | 0.681 | 0.26 | 0.16 |
iFluor® 555 succinimidyl ester | 557 | 570 | 1000001 | 0.641 | 0.23 | 0.14 |
iFluor® 594 succinimidyl ester | 588 | 604 | 1800001 | 0.531 | 0.05 | 0.04 |
iFluor® 633 succinimidyl ester | 640 | 654 | 2500001 | 0.291 | 0.062 | 0.044 |
iFluor® 647 succinimidyl ester | 656 | 670 | 2500001 | 0.251 | 0.03 | 0.03 |
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Application notes
A New Protein Crosslinking Method for Labeling and Modifying Antibodies
Abbreviation of Common Chemical Compounds Related to Peptides
Bright Tide Fluor™-Based Fluorescent Peptides and Their Applications In Drug Discovery and Disease Diagnosis
FITC (Fluorescein isothiocyanate)
Fluorescein isothiocyanate (FITC)
Abbreviation of Common Chemical Compounds Related to Peptides
Bright Tide Fluor™-Based Fluorescent Peptides and Their Applications In Drug Discovery and Disease Diagnosis
FITC (Fluorescein isothiocyanate)
Fluorescein isothiocyanate (FITC)