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DAY 5: Identification of Unknown RFP Introduction Every fluorescent protein has unique biophysical properties that can be characterized spectroscopically using different complimentary techniques. Even fluorescent proteins of the same apparent 'color' (as judged by your eye) can have dramatically different absorption and fluorescent properties. For each fluorescent protein, these properties are known and well characterized, and can be found in many review articles and in primary scientific literature. The goal for today's lab is to spectroscopically characterize your unknown RFP to determine the identity by comparing to known values for mCherry, mPlum, and TagRFP. Specifically, you will need to design a set of experiments that will allow you determine which RFP you have based on absorption and fluorescent properties of your unknown. Assigned Reading ⚫ Guide to Choosing Fluorescent Proteins (Canvas) You will need to find articles that give biophysical data about mCherry, mPlum, and TagRFP to help you set up a experimental protocol to determine the identity of your unknown RFP. There are many search engines that you can use, but Google (www.google.com) and PubMed (www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/) are good places to start (Hint: try using keywords such as: RFP, review, fluorescent protein, TagRFP, mCherry, mPlum, choosing fluorescent protein). You should be able to find multiple references, which you will need for your formal report.

DAY 5: Identification of Unknown RFP Introduction Every fluorescent protein has unique biophysical properties that can be characterized spectroscopically using different complimentary techniques. Even fluorescent proteins of the same apparent 'color' (as judged by your eye) can have dramatically different absorption and fluorescent properties. For each fluorescent protein, these properties are known and well characterized, and can be found in many review articles and in primary scientific literature. The goal for today's lab is to spectroscopically characterize your unknown RFP to determine the identity by comparing to known values for mCherry, mPlum, and TagRFP. Specifically, you will need to design a set of experiments that will allow you determine which RFP you have based on absorption and fluorescent properties of your unknown. Assigned Reading ⚫ Guide to Choosing Fluorescent Proteins (Canvas) You will need to find articles that give biophysical data about mCherry, mPlum, and TagRFP to help you set up a experimental protocol to determine the identity of your unknown RFP. There are many search engines that you can use, but Google (www.google.com) and PubMed (www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/) are good places to start (Hint: try using keywords such as: RFP, review, fluorescent protein, TagRFP, mCherry, mPlum, choosing fluorescent protein). You should be able to find multiple references, which you will need for your formal report.

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You are unable to test for every biophysical characteristic in your RFP due to time restrictions. If you did, however, please specify another kind of experiment you may run to confirm the identity of your RFP. 

 

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DAY 5: Identification of Unknown RFP Introduction Every fluorescent protein has unique biophysical properties that can be characterized spectroscopically using different complimentary techniques. Even fluorescent proteins of the same apparent 'color' (as judged by your eye) can have dramatically different absorption and fluorescent properties. For each fluorescent protein, these properties are known and well characterized, and can be found in many review articles and in primary scientific literature. The goal for today's lab is to spectroscopically characterize your unknown RFP to determine the identity by comparing to known values for mCherry, mPlum, and TagRFP. Specifically, you will need to design a set of experiments that will allow you determine which RFP you have based on absorption and fluorescent properties of your unknown. Assigned Reading ⚫ Guide to Choosing Fluorescent Proteins (Canvas) You will need to find articles that give biophysical data about mCherry, mPlum, and TagRFP to help you set up a experimental protocol to determine the identity of your unknown RFP. There are many search engines that you can use, but Google (www.google.com) and PubMed (www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/) are good places to start (Hint: try using keywords such as: RFP, review, fluorescent protein, TagRFP, mCherry, mPlum, choosing fluorescent protein). You should be able to find multiple references, which you will need for your formal report.
Transcribed Image Text:DAY 5: Identification of Unknown RFP Introduction Every fluorescent protein has unique biophysical properties that can be characterized spectroscopically using different complimentary techniques. Even fluorescent proteins of the same apparent 'color' (as judged by your eye) can have dramatically different absorption and fluorescent properties. For each fluorescent protein, these properties are known and well characterized, and can be found in many review articles and in primary scientific literature. The goal for today's lab is to spectroscopically characterize your unknown RFP to determine the identity by comparing to known values for mCherry, mPlum, and TagRFP. Specifically, you will need to design a set of experiments that will allow you determine which RFP you have based on absorption and fluorescent properties of your unknown. Assigned Reading ⚫ Guide to Choosing Fluorescent Proteins (Canvas) You will need to find articles that give biophysical data about mCherry, mPlum, and TagRFP to help you set up a experimental protocol to determine the identity of your unknown RFP. There are many search engines that you can use, but Google (www.google.com) and PubMed (www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/) are good places to start (Hint: try using keywords such as: RFP, review, fluorescent protein, TagRFP, mCherry, mPlum, choosing fluorescent protein). You should be able to find multiple references, which you will need for your formal report.
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