Optical Probes in Biology (Hardcover)

Optical probes, particularly the fluorescent varieties, enable researchers to observe cellular events in real time and with great spatial resolution. Optical Probes in Biology explores the diverse capabilities of these powerful and versatile tools and presents various approaches used to design, develop, and implement them. The book examines the use of optical probes to detect and track numerous molecular processes in living cells, including GTPase and kinase activities, membrane lipids, voltage, metal ions, metabolic signals, RNA, and histone modifications. It critically reviews the different probe designs and delves into the strategies for developing new fluorescent protein varieties with enhanced capabilities. It also covers sophisticated imaging techniques and equipment, such as intensity and lifetime-based fluorescence microscopy methods, used to visualize and track optical probes. In addition, the book goes beyond live-cell tracking to discuss the growing application of activity-based probes for performing pharmacological drug screening and probing molecular processes in living animals. It also discusses emerging techniques that are expanding optical probe-based approaches into new biological frontiers. With contributions from top international scientists, this book offers a thorough overview of the latest optical probes in cell biology and biochemistry. Both newcomers and established researchers will discover how to incorporate state-of-the-art optical probes and fluorescence imaging into their research.

General

Imprint:	Crc Press
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Series in Cellular and Clinical Imaging
Release date:	2015
First published:	2015
Editors:	Jin Zhang • Sohum Mehta • Carsten Schultz
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 32mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	511
ISBN-13:	978-1-4665-1011-1
Categories:	Books > Medicine > Nursing & ancillary services > Biomedical engineering > General
LSN:	1-4665-1011-0
Barcode:	9781466510111

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