A nanoprobe with a barcode: Sensors detect active proteases
Date | 12th, Dec 2023 |
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Source | Phys.org - Scientific News Websites |
DESCRIPTION
Protein-splitting enzymes play an important role in many physiological processes. Such proteases are generally present in an inactive state, only becoming activated under certain conditions. Some are linked to diseases like infections or cancer, making it important to have methods that can selectively detect active proteases.