Re: GFP and redFP

From: Derek Davies (daviesd2@icrf.icnet.uk)
Date: Sun Jan 09 2000 - 16:03:52 EST


Hi Sonja,

According to the Clontech website 
(http://www.clontech.com/archive/OCT99UPD/RFP.html), the emission of
RedFP is 583nm so it should be possible. If it is possible it may be an
idea to change the GFP collection filter to something a little lower as
the emission is 508nm (Should be possible if you are using a sorter or a
FACSCalibur). I have no direct experience of this, but did do some work
with the YFP which again was supposedly possible to use in combination
with GFP but found it almost impossible due to the amount of spectral
overlap; however, RFP may be a better bet. The quantum yield allegedly
isn't as good as EGFP so I (and I am sure others) would be interested to
hear how you get on.

Good luck,
Derek


On Fri, 7 Jan 2000, Sonja Rotzoll wrote:
> I want  to detect by flow cytometry cells transfected with 2 vectors the
> one containing the GFP protein  and the other the new Red fluorescence
> protein from Clontech (humanized Red1). Do you know whether it is possible
> to measure them with this combination of filters:
> PI  585/42 for reFP and
> FITC  530/30   for GFP

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