Molecule X MMP-2 cleavable sequence Molecule Y

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An imaging agent is represented in Figure 15.23. Molecules X and
Y represent the donor and
acceptor of the fluorophore, respectively. The MMP-2 cleavable
sequence is a short amino
acid sequence that is recognized and cut by the matrix
metalloproteinase-2
(MMP-2).
Molecule X
MMP-2
cleavable
sequence
Molecule Y
Figure 15.23. Schematic of a new imaging agent, which contains a donor and acceptor held together by a
cleavable sequence.
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What does the imaging agent target? Briefly explain
a.
the targeting
mechanism.
b. (...) How much is the FRET signal compromised if the
particles move to being
twice as far apart?
Transcribed Image Text:An imaging agent is represented in Figure 15.23. Molecules X and Y represent the donor and acceptor of the fluorophore, respectively. The MMP-2 cleavable sequence is a short amino acid sequence that is recognized and cut by the matrix metalloproteinase-2 (MMP-2). Molecule X MMP-2 cleavable sequence Molecule Y Figure 15.23. Schematic of a new imaging agent, which contains a donor and acceptor held together by a cleavable sequence. Show Transcribed Text What does the imaging agent target? Briefly explain a. the targeting mechanism. b. (...) How much is the FRET signal compromised if the particles move to being twice as far apart?
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