Periodic Reporting for period 1 - STARSS (Super Time-resolved Fluorescence Anisotropy with Switchable States)
Okres sprawozdawczy: 2020-04-01 do 2022-03-31
The novel approach developed during the project is called selective time-resolved fluorescence anisotropy with reversible with switchable states (STARSS), and it aims to measure protein complex formation in living cells overcoming the limits imposed by the photo-physics of fluorescence. STARSS takes inspiration from super-resolution resolution techniques in fluorescence microscopy, and it translates these powerful concepts into improved angular resolution and temporal range in rotational studies. The main objectives of the project were to develop a prototype optical system able to perform the experiments, screen for the best labeling solution for the samples, and develop proof-of-concept applications to showcase the potential of the technique.