ALM-488

Product Name: ALM-488

Form: HCl Salt

CAS No: 2276787-79-0

Molar Mass: 2310.5

Chemical Formula: C112H144N22O32

Synonyms: Bevonescein, GLXC-26815

Storage: Store at -20℃

Sequence: QVPWEEPYYVVKKSSGG

Application:

ALM-488 (CAS: 2276787-79-0) is a synthetic dye molecule that belongs to the class of cyanine dyes. These dyes are commonly used in fluorescence imaging applications, particularly in the field of biology and medicine. ALM-488 is known for its strong fluorescent properties, emitting green light when excited by an appropriate light source. It is often utilized as a fluorescent label for various biomolecules, such as proteins, nucleic acids, and small molecules, to visualize their localization, distribution, and dynamics within cells or tissues. In pharmaceutical chemistry and biomedical research, ALM-488 and other fluorescent dyes play a crucial role in fluorescence microscopy, flow cytometry, and other imaging techniques, enabling researchers to study biological processes at the molecular and cellular levels with high sensitivity and specificity. Additionally, ALM-488 can be conjugated to targeting ligands or therapeutic agents to facilitate targeted drug delivery or monitor drug distribution in vivo, further expanding its utility in drug development and biomedical imaging.

Reference:

Crawford, K. L., Lee, Y. J., Hom, M., Rosenthal, E. L., Orosco, R. K., & Nguyen, Q. T. (2023). Identification of Degenerated Murine Facial Nerves With Fluorescence Labeling After Transection Injury. Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, 169(2), 234-242.