Illuminate the Full Spectrum of Possibilities
A broad portfolio of high-quality fluorophores to suit your specific scientific needs
Vector Laboratories offers a diverse catalog of fluorescent dyes engineered to support a wide range of applications
With multiple chemistries for easy conjugation to a variety of biomolecules, Vector fluorophores meet a wide range of scientific research needs. Our portfolio includes fluorescent dyes with top-tier performance, covering the full spectral range from UV to near-infrared, and featuring multiple reactive groups for versatile labeling. Backed by robust technical support, rigorous quality standards, and scalable manufacturing, Vector Laboratories ensures cost-effective solutions for research and development in academia and industry.
Comprehensive
Product Portfolio
An array of functionalized fluorophores for numerous applications
- Broad spectral coverage
- A wide selection of reactive groups and fluorescent dye types
- Unique performance characteristics
Superior
Quality & Consistency
Enhanced performance backed by a robust quality system
- High purity
- Lot-to-lot consistency
- Experienced technical support
Cost-Effective
Research Solutions
Low material costs without sacrificing performance
- Affordable alternatives to popular brands with comparable results
- Flexible sizing to fit a variety of project budgets
Features and Benefits
Vector Laboratories provides quality fluorophores across the spectrum. Our fluorescent dyes feature a variety of reactive groups for easy bioconjugation, broad spectral coverage, and specialized functional properties to address specific research needs. Our fluorescent dyes deliver exceptional purity, brightness, photostability, and hydrophilicity to ensure optimal and reproducible results at cost-effective prices.
Comprehensive Portfolio of Fluorescent Dyes
| Feature/Criteria | AZDye™ | AQuora® | Cyanine | MB Dyes | TAMRA | IR Dyes | CalFluor Dyes |
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| Excitation/Emission Range | UV to Near IR (350-800 nm) | UV to Near IR (350-800 nm) | UV to Near IR (350-800 nm) | Visible (488-800 nm) |
546/573 nm | Near IR (650-800 nm) |
544-637 nm |
| Photostability | High | High | Moderate to High | High | Moderate | High | Moderate to High |
| Brightness | High | High | Moderate to High | High | High | High | Moderate to High |
| Options for Near-Infrared Imaging | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| pH Stability | pH 4-10 | pH 4-9 | pH 4-10 | pH 4-9 | pH 5-9 | pH 4-10 | pH 6-9 |
| Hydrophilicity | High | Very High (dPEG technology) |
Moderate | High | Low to Moderate | High | High |
| Degree of Labeling (DOL) Flexibility | Moderate | Very High | Moderate | High | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| Fluorescent only when conjugated | No | No | No | No | No | No | Yes |
Vector Laboratories’ AZDye™ vs Alexa Fluor® Performance: Fluorescent Intensity
Small Bowel, Alexa Fluor® 647, DOL 5.2
Small Bowel, AZDye 647, DOL 5.5
Goat x Mouse IgG were labeled with either AZDye NHS ester or Alexa Fluor® NHS ester and purified on ÄKTA avant™ chromatography system. Degree of Labeling (DOL) was measured, and conjugates with similar DOL were tested in ELISA and Immunofluorescence (IF).
Immunofluorescence Workflow
Main Applications
Our fluorophores provide bright detection, minimal photobleaching, and multiple chemistries for reproducible fluorescence resonance energy transfer (FRET) and subcellular localization analysis in a variety of tissue types.
Antibody labeling
Our fluorescent dyes enable efficient bioconjugations with high yield and offer the spectral breadth for experimental flexibility in flow cytometry, fluorescence activated cell sorting (FACS), immunofluorescence, and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) applications.
Peptide/protein labeling
in vitro and in vivo
in vitro and in vivo
Our fluorophores provide bright detection, minimal photobleaching, and multiple chemistries for reproducible fluorescence resonance energy transfer (FRET) and subcellular localization analysis in a variety of tissue types.
Oligo labeling
With multiple conjugation chemistry and color options, our fluorescent dyes provide the specificity and customization for reliable fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) analysis.
Comprehensive Applications of Fluorescent Dyes
Choose the optimal fluorescent dye for your research
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Resources
Dye Selector Tool
Our easy-to-use dye selector tool helps guide your selection of the most suitable fluorescent dyes for your applications.
Full List of Fluorophore Properties
Choose the optimal fluorescent dye for your research by comparing the performance characteristics of our products.
Webinar on Demand
Maximizing the Potential of Fluorescent Dyes: Applications and Insights
Tech Note
Data in this Tech Note demonstrates that Vector’s AZDye™ fluorescent dyes deliver comparable performance to Alexa Fluor® products, offering high-quality results at a fraction of the cost.
Product Publications
Comprehensive list of publications where Vector Labs fluorescent dyes were used in multiple studies and applications.
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