Molecular structure of key fluorescent proteins revealed

Thursday, April 22, 2010 - 14:32 in Biology & Nature

Scientists have determined the crystal structures of two key fluorescent proteins -- one blue, one red -- used to "light up" molecules in cells. The researchers now have the first roadmap for rationally designing new and differently colored fluorescent proteins to illuminate the structures and processes in living cells.

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