DOPE-Cyanine 3 A89920 1,2-dioleoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphoethanolamine-N-(Cyanine 3)

DOPE–Cyanine 3 is a fluorescent phospholipid conjugate that combines the membrane-forming properties of 1,2-dioleoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphoethanolamine (DOPE) with the bright, photostable Cyanine 3 fluorophore. The DOPE tail anchors the probe into lipid bilayers and liposomal membranes, while the Cyanine 3 headgroup provides strong fluorescence. This versatile label is ideal for visualizing liposomes and model membranes, tracking lipid mixing and fusion events, and monitoring cellular uptake of lipid-based formulations using techniques such as fluorescence microscopy, flow cytometry, and live-cell imaging.