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Title: The Next Generation of Split-Fluorescent Proteins and What They Can Do for You

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/1457316· OSTI ID:1457316
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  1. Los Alamos National Lab. (LANL), Los Alamos, NM (United States)

A symmetrically split fluorescent protein (split-FP) systems provide unique advantages over conventional fluorophores as well as whole fluorescent proteins for cellular imaging and biochemical assays. In this presentation I will discuss some of these advantages, as well as new optimizations and applications for existing LANL split-FP tools in the emerging field of intrinsically disordered protein (IDP) biology, host-pathogen interactions and materials science. I will also briefly present additions to the LANL split-FP toolbox, such as a new split red fluorescent protein (a vast improvement over the current state of the art) and a new technique to develop multimerization-resistant proteins. Lastly, I will discuss some use-cases for these new materials.

Research Organization:
Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), Los Alamos, NM (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Laboratory Directed Research and Development (LDRD) Program
DOE Contract Number:
AC52-06NA25396
OSTI ID:
1457316
Report Number(s):
LA-UR-18-25520
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English