Cyanine 5
Cyanine 5 (Cy5) is a workhorse in fluorescence-based assays. With exceptional brightness and resistance to environmental quenching, Cy5-labeled lipids are used in FRET assays, PCR-based detection, fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH), and more. Its polymethine chain enables cis-trans isomerization, which provides sensitivity and tunability in complex experimental conditions.