Monitoring the cytosolic entry of cell-penetrating peptides using a pH-sensitive fluorophore.
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چکیده
We report a simple, effective method to assess the cytosolic delivery efficiency and kinetics of cell-penetrating peptides using a pH-sensitive fluorescent probe, naphthofluorescein.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Chemical communications
دوره 51 11 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2015