Fluorescent organic nanoparticles help illuminate cellular proteins

Like a smart highlighter, immunofluorescent labeling can zero in on a specific protein, helping scientists understand the structure of a cell and how diseases affect that structure. Current techniques have disadvantages, though.

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<p><a href="http://www.physorg.com/news124119379.html">Fluorescent organic nanoparticles help illuminate cellular proteins</a></p> <p>Like a smart highlighter, immunofluorescent labeling can zero in on a specific protein, helping scientists understand the structure of a cell and how diseases affect that structure. Current techniques have disadvantages, though.</p>