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Sensors of Cell Apoptosis

We have recently discovered a series of small molecules that can sense the presence of phosphatidylserine on the surface of cells. These compounds can be used to detect cell apoptosis. The sensors can be employed in a wide range of cell biology reserach projects and also help with the discovery of anticancer drugs. Also we plan to develop the sensors into in vivo imaging agents of dying tissue.