LOV-based reporters for fluorescence imaging.

LOV-based reporters for fluorescence imaging. Curr Opin Chem Biol. 2015 Jun 15;27:39-45 Authors: Buckley AM, Petersen J, Roe AJ, Douce GR, Christie JM Abstract Chromophore-binding domains from plant and bacterial photoreceptor proteins have recently gathered increasing attention as new sources of genetically encoded fluorescent proteins (FPs). In particular, FPs based on the flavin-binding LOV (light, oxygen, or voltage sensing) domain offer advantages over green fluorescent protein (GFP) owing to their smaller size, pH and thermal stability, utility under anaerobic conditions and their ability to generate reactive oxygen species. This review focuses on the potential applications of this emerging class of fluorescent reporters, discusses the advantages and limitations of LOV-based FPs, whilst offering insights regarding the further development of this technology for bioimaging and photodynamic therapy. PMID: 26087123 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Current Opinion in Chemical Biology - Category: Biochemistry Authors: Tags: Curr Opin Chem Biol Source Type: research