Firefly Bioluminescence
... does so in a very unusual manner without the apparent involvement of a metal or cofactor. In some way that has not been yet determined, luciferase amino acid residues are recruited to promote the addition of molecular oxygen to luciferin, which is then transformed to an electronic excited state oxyl ...
... does so in a very unusual manner without the apparent involvement of a metal or cofactor. In some way that has not been yet determined, luciferase amino acid residues are recruited to promote the addition of molecular oxygen to luciferin, which is then transformed to an electronic excited state oxyl ...
A9-B16 REWRITE The Wonders of Bioluminescence During the day
... The mechanism of bioluminescence is made even more interesting due to the fact that it is a naturally occurring reaction which is controlled by the organism itself. The ability of fireflies to control the rate at which they emit light is explained by two theories: the Oxygen Control Theory and the ...
... The mechanism of bioluminescence is made even more interesting due to the fact that it is a naturally occurring reaction which is controlled by the organism itself. The ability of fireflies to control the rate at which they emit light is explained by two theories: the Oxygen Control Theory and the ...
Construction of Reporter Luciferase Genes to Assess NOC4
... Construction of Reporter Luciferase Genes to Assess NOC4 expression ...
... Construction of Reporter Luciferase Genes to Assess NOC4 expression ...
Poster
... Mentors: Nathan Duncan and Françoise Van den Bergh, Ph.D., Medical College of Wisconsin ...
... Mentors: Nathan Duncan and Françoise Van den Bergh, Ph.D., Medical College of Wisconsin ...
Bioluminescence
... where hordes of glowing microscopic organisms called dinoflagellates can lend an eerie bluish cast to fishes, dolphins or even ships as they move through the water. From the back of the boat, you’ll see bioluminescent squid by the hundreds. Bioluminescence is not the same as "fluorescence". In fluor ...
... where hordes of glowing microscopic organisms called dinoflagellates can lend an eerie bluish cast to fishes, dolphins or even ships as they move through the water. From the back of the boat, you’ll see bioluminescent squid by the hundreds. Bioluminescence is not the same as "fluorescence". In fluor ...
Luciferase
Luciferase is a generic term for the class of oxidative enzymes used in bioluminescence and is distinct from a photoprotein. The name is derived from Lucifer, the root of which means 'light-bearer' (lucem ferre). One example is the firefly luciferase (EC 1.13.12.7) from the firefly Photinus pyralis. ""Firefly luciferase"" as a laboratory reagent often refers to P. pyralis luciferase although recombinant luciferases from several other species of fireflies are also commercially available.