New Fluorescent Proves for Visualizeing Lipid Membrane Fluidity (IMAGE)

Tokyo Institute of Technology

New Fluorescent Proves for Visualizeing Lipid Membrane Fluidity

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A new solvatochromic probe could help shed light on the relationship between lipid membrane fluidity and various cellular functions, report scientists at Tokyo Institute of Technology and Kyushu University. Thanks to an innovative design, the proposed probe offers remarkable stability, low toxicity, and exceptional fluorescent properties, making it possible to visualize real-time changes in lipid membrane order during complex processes, such as cell division.

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