fluorescent protein gfp roger tsien others hybrid systems quantum dots enabled assessing protein location function precisely ref name giepmans b n g ref three main types fluorophores used small organic dyes green fluorescent proteins quantum dots small organic dyes usually less kda modified increase photostability brightness reduce self quenching quantum dots sharp wavelengths high molar absorptivity quantum yield organic dyes quantum dyes ability recognize protein interest without aid antibodies hence
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