Description
General Description
DSPE-Rhodamine B is a fluorescent phospholipid derivative containing DSPE (1,2-distearoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphoethanolamine, C18:0) conjugated with Rhodamine B dye. The fluorescent rhodamine moiety enables visualization and tracking of liposomes, lipid nanoparticles, and biomaterials in fluorescence imaging applications.
Key Properties
- Fluorescent phospholipid conjugate
- Rhodamine B fluorophore functionality
- DSPE phospholipid anchor (C18:0)
- Saturated lipid structure for enhanced membrane stability
- Suitable for fluorescence labeling and imaging studies
Applications
- Liposome fluorescence labeling
- Lipid nanoparticle tracking
- Cellular uptake studies
- Fluorescence microscopy
- Drug delivery and biodistribution studies
- Nanomedicine imaging applications
Functional Overview
The DSPE lipid segment enables stable incorporation into lipid membranes and nanoparticle systems, while the Rhodamine B fluorophore provides strong fluorescence for visualization and tracking applications.
Summary
DSPE-Rhodamine B is a versatile fluorescent phospholipid widely used in liposome imaging, nanoparticle tracking, and advanced nanomedicine research applications
