Protoporphyrin IX Dye Profile

Autofluorescence™

405

Laser Line

610/20

Common Filter

393

Excitation Max

621

Emission Max

About Protoporphyrin IX


Protoporphyrin IX is a naturally occurring autofluorescent compound involved in heme biosynthesis. It's tetrapyrrole structure enables it to chelate transitional metals. Specifically, chelation of PPIX with iron forms heme.



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