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Analysis of red-fluorescent proteins provides insight into dark-state conversion and photodegradation.
Biophysical journal - 17 Aug 2011
Dean Kevin M, Lubbeck Jennifer L, Binder Jennifer K, Schwall Linda R, Jimenez Ralph, Palmer Amy E
Abstract excerpt
Fluorescent proteins (FPs) are powerful tools that permit real-time visualization of cellular processes. The utility of a given FP for a specific experiment depends strongly on its effective brightness and overall photostability. However, the brightness of FPs is limited by dark-state conversion (DSC) and irreversible photobleaching, which occur on different timescales. Here, we present in vivo ensemble assays...
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