Phycocyanobilin (CAS 20298-86-6)
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Phycocyanobilin is a linear tetrapyrrole chromophore that is covalently bound to phycocyanin, one of the primary light-harvesting pigments found in cyanobacteria and certain algae. In research, Phycocyanobilin is studied for its role in the absorption and transfer of light energy during photosynthesis, contributing to the understanding of how phototrophic organisms harness light. Its photophysical properties are of particular interest in spectroscopic studies aimed at elucidating the mechanisms of energy transfer and the structural basis of light absorption. Additionally, Phycocyanobilin is used in the investigation of the assembly and regulation of phycobilisomes, the light-harvesting complexes to which phycocyanin belongs. Due to its strong fluorescence, Phycocyanobilin is also explored as a potential natural fluorophore for applications in imaging techniques. Understanding the properties and behavior of Phycocyanobilin deepens the knowledge of photosynthetic processes and aids in the development of bio-inspired light-harvesting systems.
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| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
Phycocyanobilin, 5 mg | sc-396921B | 5 mg | $182.00 | |||
Phycocyanobilin, 25 mg | sc-396921 | 25 mg | $620.00 | |||
Phycocyanobilin, 50 mg | sc-396921A | 50 mg | $1224.00 | |||
Phycocyanobilin, 100 mg | sc-396921C | 100 mg | $1475.00 | |||
Phycocyanobilin, 500 mg | sc-396921D | 500 mg | $2950.00 | |||
Phycocyanobilin, 1 g | sc-396921E | 1 g | $5700.00 | |||
Phycocyanobilin, 5 g | sc-396921F | 5 g | $8360.00 |