FRET biosensor for the real time detection of double-stand breaks (DSBs) (IMAGE)

Pusan National University

FRET biosensor for the real time detection of double-stand breaks (DSBs)

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The biosensor consists of fluorescent proteins that change intensity when DSBs occur, allowing scientists to detect DNA damage in living cells and evaluate cellular response to radiation therapy and other DNA damaging factors

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Tae-Jin Kim from Pusan National University

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