TurboFP602 is a red-shifted variant of the red fluorescent protein TurboRFP from sea anemone Entacmaea quadricolor [Merzlyak et al., 2007]. TurboFP602 possesses true-red fluorescence (with excitation/emission maxima at 574/602 nm, respectively), optimal for detection via most popular filter sets, and is easily distinguished from background signals. TurboFP602 exhibits fast maturation and high pH stability.

TurboFP602 is mainly intended for applications where fast appearance of true-red fluorescence is crucial. It is specially recommended for cell and organelle labeling and for tracking the promoter activity in autofluorescent tissues.