Allophycocyanin (APC)

The 655 nm absorption band is useful for quantitating APC: T1 mg/ml of APC has an OD at 655nm of 5.9. A 655/620 ratio >1.4 indicates adequate removal of phycocyanin; a 655/280 ratio > 4 indicates adequate removal of all other proteins.

Also see the APC fluorescence spectra.