Using Shelf-Safe, Easy to Synthesize Cell Dyes to Study the Properties of Organic and Inorganic Substances
Using Shelf-Safe, Easy to Synthesize Cell Dyes to Study the Properties of Organic and Inorganic Substances
SLU ID 17-037 | Dibenzothiophene Sulphone Cell Dyes
SLU ID 17-037 | Dibenzothiophene Sulphone Cell Dyes
Intellectual Property Status
Intellectual Property Status
Seeking
Seeking
Patented
Know-how based
Licensee
Development partner
Commercial partner
Background
Background
Fluorescent dyes are used by biologists to increase their ability to observe and track proteins, structures, and biological processes.
Overview
Overview
Researchers at Saint Louis University have developed new molecules that fluoresce when excited by energy. They have been synthesized, characterized, and verified that the molecules display fluorescence.
Benefits
Benefits
The potential benefits of this technology include:
Increasing the shelf-life of fluorescent dyes
Minimizing the cost of producing fluorescent dyes
Applications
Applications
This technology has potential application in fluorescence microscopy.
Opportunity
Opportunity
Saint Louis University is seeking partners to further develop and commercialize this technology.