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fluorophore


Meanings
  • noun

    A fluorophore is a molecule that emits light when excited, typically used in various scientific applications such as fluorescence microscopy and molecular biology.

    - "The fluorophore in the protein emits a bright green fluorescence when illuminated with ultraviolet light."
    - "Fluorophores are essential in the field of live cell imaging and have revolutionized our understanding of cellular processes."

Variants
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fluorochrome , fluorochromes
Etymology
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The term 'fluorophore' comes from the Latin 'fluo' meaning 'to flow' and the Greek 'phoros' meaning 'bearing' or 'carrying'. This refers to the ability of fluorophores to emit light when excited, making them valuable tools in various scientific fields.


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  1. Fluorophores are not limited to organic molecules and can also be found in inorganic materials such as quantum dots.

  2. The first fluorescent dye, fluorescein, was discovered in the late 1930s by Parrish and Helmchen.

  3. Fluorophores have a wide range of applications, from medical diagnostics to environmental monitoring and even in art and entertainment.


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  1. Chromophore: A chromophore is a molecule that absorbs light and undergoes a change in electronic or geometric structure in response to the absorption. Fluorophores are a subclass of chromophores that emit light when excited.

  2. Excitation energy: Excitation energy is the energy required to excite a molecule from its ground state to a higher energy state. In the case of fluorophores, this energy is typically provided by light and results in the emission of light when the molecule returns to its ground state.


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Fluorophores have been extensively used in various fields of science, particularly in biology and chemistry. They have played a crucial role in the development of techniques such as fluorescence microscopy and fluorescence-activated cell sorting (FACS). In literature, fluorophores have been used as metaphors for enlightenment and understanding.

How to Memorize "fluorophore"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a fluorophore as a glowing molecule that emits light when illuminated.
    - Visualize the molecular structure of a fluorophore and the electronic transitions that occur when it absorbs and emits light.

  2. associate

    - Associate the term 'fluorophore' with the idea of a glowing molecule or a light-emitting substance.
    - Remember that fluorophores are used in scientific applications to study various phenomena.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'F-LUORO-PHORE' to remember that fluorophores are molecules that emit light when excited.
    - Create a visual image of a glowing fluorophore to help remember the term.


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