Cy5, when bound to Bauhinia purpurea Lectin (BPL/BPA), can show the binding pattern of this lectin in cellular imaging and flow cytometry. The excitation wavelength required for Cy5 to fluoresce is high enough to avoid overlap with most other fluorochromes, making it useful for dual-labeling experiments. Because of this high excitation, there is typically less background from autofluorescence of biological specimens.

Source:
Camel's foot tree

Blood Specificity:
A, B, O (-SA)

Sugar Specificity:
Galbeta; 3GalNAc

Inhibitory Carbohydrate:
Lactose

Fluorescence:
Red

Divalent Ions:
None Required

Excitation:
650nm

Emission:
670nm

Storage and Stability:
May be stored at 4°C before opening. DO NOT FREEZE! Stable at 4°C as an undiluted liquid. Dilute only prior to immediate use. Stable for 6 months after receipt at 4°C. CY5 conjugates are sensitive to light