fluorescein isothiocyanate

fluorescein isothiocyanate
A fluorochrome dye frequently coupled to antibodies that are used to locate and identify specific antigens.

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(FITC) a fluorescein derivative that can be conjugated to proteins, particularly antibodies, and is used as a fluorescent label in various assays.

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