A fluorescent core-shell dendritic macromolecule specifically strains the extracellular matrix

Authors :: Meizhen Yin
Jie Shen
Pflugfelder, Gert O.
Mullen, Klaus
Source :: Journal of the American Chemical Society. June 25, 2008, Vol. 130 Issue 25, 7806-7807
Publication Year :: 2008
Abstract: The article discusses a new approach, where in a fluorescent core-shell dendritic macromolecule is used for the specific straining of the extracellular matrix (ECM) in animal tissue. The dye is proved to be extremely useful for the labeling of ECM in life science researches.

Subjects :: Organic solvents -- Chemical properties
Protein folding -- Analysis
Extracellular matrix -- Structure
Fluorescence -- Analysis
Chemistry

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