How can I prevent fading of Cy5/Alexa Flour 647/Oyster-650?
Cy5 dye performance may be affected by a variety of factors that are particularly prevalent during the summer months. Exposure of the Cy5 dye solutions and the hybridized arrays to light and to oxidative environments may cause rapid fading of the Cy5 dye, regardless of the labeling system used. Limiting or controlling the exposure of the arrays to these environments has been shown to significantly reduce Cy5 fading.
