On Molecular Probes' website are claims that Alexa 488 is 6-7 times brighter than FITC. Preliminary evidence from our conjugations of the same antibody with FITC or Alexa 488 indicate no advantage from using Alexa 488. Can anyone who compared Alexa 488 and FITC share their findings?
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