High quality LUV liposomes labeled with Texas Red® DHPE (TR-DHPE) are ready to use. The liposomes are prepared by the extrusion method to about 100nm with tight particle size distribution. The product is sterile filtered and filled in sterile vials guaranteed to be stable for 6 months when stored in the refrigerator.

The phospholipid, Texas Red® 1,2-dihexadecanoyl-sn-glycerol-3-phosphoethanolamine, triethylammonium salt (Texas Red® DHPE) is labeled on the head group with the bright, red-fluorescent Texas Red® dye (excitation/emission maxima ~595/615 nm).

Specifications

Product code: F60203F-TR

Lipid composition: DOPC/CHOL/mPEG2000-DSPE/TR-DHPE (49:45:5:1 mol/mol)

Lipid concentration: 50 mM (50-55 mM)

Texas Red DHPE: 0.5mM (0.54 mg/mL)

Mean particle size: 100 nm (85-110 nm)

Hydration buffer: 10% sucrose, 20mM HEPES, pH 7.3 ± 0.2

Storage: in the refrigerator (2 – 8 degree C)

Stability: 6 months for unopened vials, protect from light

DOPC: 1,2-dioleoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine

CHOL: cholesterol

Texas Red® DHPE: Texas Red® 1,2-dihexadecanoyl-sn-glycerol-3-phosphoethanolamine, triethylammonium salt