Table 1.
Lists of common fluorescent DNA dyes
| Commercial Name | Exmax | Emmax | Ex. Laser | Manufacturer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAPI | 345 | 455 | UV | Various |
| Hoechst 33342* | 350 | 461 | UV | Various |
| Propidium Iodide (PI) | 535 | 617 | UV, 488, 532 or 561 nm |
Various |
| 7-AAD | 546 | 647 | 488 or 532 nm | Various |
| DRAQ5* | 647 | 681/697 | 633 nm | Various |
| DRAQ7 | 599/644 | 694 | 633 | Various |
| FxCycleTM Violet | 358 | 461 | 405 nm | Life Technologies |
| Vybrant® DyeCycleTM Violet* | 369 | 437 | UV or 405 nm | Life Technologies |
| Vybrant® DyeCycleTM Green* | 506 | 534 | 488 nm | Life Technologies |
| Vybrant® DyeCycleTM Orange* | 519 | 563 | 488 or 532 nm | Life Technologies |
| Vybrant® DyeCycleTM Ruby* | 638 | 686 | 561 or 633 nm | Life Technologies |
| SYTOX® Blue | 444 | 480 | 405 nm | Life Technologies |
| SYTOX® Green | 504 | 523 | 488 nm | Life Technologies |
| SYTOX® Orange | 547 | 570 | 488 or 532 nm | Life Technologies |
| SYTOX® AADvanced TM | 546 | 647 | 488 or 532 nm | Life Technologies |
| SYTOX® Red | 640 | 658 | 633 nm | Life Technologies |
| FxCycleTM Far Red | 640 | 658 | 633 nm | Life Technologies |
*
cell permeable dye which can stain DNA in both live or fixed cells.