An introduction to fluorescence imaging techniques geared towards biosensor applications

Authors
Publication date 2014
Host editors
  • J. Zhang
  • Q. Ni
  • R.H. Newman
Book title Fluorescent protein-based biosensors: methods and protocols
ISBN
  • 9781627036214
ISBN (electronic)
  • 9781627036221
Series Methods in Molecular Biology
Pages (from-to) 17-28
Publisher New York: Humana Press
Organisations
  • Faculty of Science (FNWI) - Swammerdam Institute for Life Sciences (SILS)
Abstract After providing a brief overview of the basics of fluorescence and FRET, this chapter discusses the most commonly used methods to record FRET. Emphasis is on microscopy methods that are widely used for biosensor imaging. We cover choice of instruments, describe various ways to detect FRET based on intensity as well as on donor lifetime, and provide some guidelines to match particular recording methods with specific scientific experiments. We end with an extensive discussion on further practical considerations that may greatly affect the success of the experiments.
Document type Chapter
Language English
Published at https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-62703-622-1_2
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