Abstract:
Provided herein are systems, methods, and compositions for bioluminescence-triggered photocatalytic activation of molecular entities in a proximity-dependent manner, which can be actuated within biological systems. In particular, provided herein are bioluminescent proteins or complexes, luminophore substrates thereof, photocatalysts, and activatable molecular entities incorporating light-responsive moieties that restrict their activity; systems thereof; and methods for catalytically activating the activatable molecular entities via bioluminescence-triggered catalysis.
Abstract:
Provided herein are assays utilizing oxygen-sensitive fluorescent materials for the detection of oxygen. In particular, oxygen-sensitive fluorescent particles are provided for monitoring the oxygen consumption rate and metabolic fitness of living cells.
Abstract:
The present invention provides compounds and methods for assaying redox state of metabolically active cells and methods for assaying enzyme activity and/or metabolite level by coupling to redox defining co-factor NAD(P)/NAD(P)H measurement.