Molecular probe maps misfolded proteome state in live cells

The folding state of the proteins in live cells often reflect the cell’s general health. Scientists have developed a molecular probe that senses the state of the proteome — the entire set of the proteins — by measuring the polarity of the protein environment. The fluorescence signal of the probe quantifies unfolding and its chameleon-like color shift maps the cellular regions of enhanced misfolding.

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