About Transferrin
This gene encodes a glycoprotein with an approximate molecular weight of 76.5 kDa. It is thought to have been created as a result of an ancient gene duplication event that led to generation of homologous C and N-terminal domains each of which binds one ion of ferric iron. The function of this protein is to transport iron from the intestine, reticuloendothelial system, and liver parenchymal cells to all proliferating cells in the body. This protein may also have a physiologic role as granulocyte/pollen-binding protein (GPBP) involved in the removal of certain organic matter and allergens from serum. [provided by RefSeq, Sep 2009]

About Texas Red
Texas Red (Sulforhodamine 101 acid chloride) is an orange/red emitting dye with an excitation peak at 596 nm and an emission peak at 615 nm. Alternatives to Texas Red that can offer increased photostability and brightness include Alexa Fluor™ 594 (ThermoFisher Scientific), DyLight™ 594 (ThermoFisher Scientific), or CF®594 (BD Biosciences). Texas Red is most commonly used in cellular fluorescence microscopy applications, as the 594 nm laser is rare in flow cytometry. However, it can be sub-optimally excited by the 561 nm yellow-green laser. Texas Red is commonly used as an acceptor in the tandem fluorophore, PE-Texas Red also called ECD.