Cy5-PEG3-Azide
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Cy5-PEG3-Azide is a fluorescent dye molecule in bioconjugation and labeling experiments. Its primary function is to selectively bind to biomolecules such as proteins, nucleic acids, or small molecules for visualization and detection purposes. The azide group within the molecule allows for specific attachment to alkyne-functionalized biomolecules through copper-catalyzed azide-alkyne cycloaddition (CuAAC) reactions. Cy5-Peg3-Azide′s mechanism of action involves the covalent attachment of the azide group to alkyne-modified biomolecules, resulting in the formation of stable triazole linkages. This enables the visualization and tracking of the labeled biomolecules within cellular or biochemical systems using fluorescence microscopy or other imaging techniques. In this way, Cy5-PEG3-Azide serves for studying the localization, dynamics, and interactions of biomolecules within biological systems, contributing to the advancement of various scientific fields.
Cy5-PEG3-Azide References
- Fluorescent analogues of BeKm-1 with high and specific activity against the hERG channel. | Vasseur, L., et al. 2019. Toxicon X. 2: 100010. PMID: 32550567
Ordering Information
| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
Cy5-PEG3-Azide, 2 mg | sc-499262 | 2 mg | $352.00 | |||
Cy5-PEG3-Azide, 5 mg | sc-499262A | 5 mg | $658.00 |