How are Fluorescent Proteins Used in Drug Discovery and Development?
Fluorescent proteins are integral to drug discovery and development, particularly in high-throughput screening (HTS) assays. They are used to monitor the effects of potential therapeutic compounds on cancer cell viability, proliferation, and apoptosis. Fluorescent reporter assays can also be designed to measure the activity of specific signaling pathways targeted by new drugs, facilitating the identification and optimization of effective cancer therapies.
