A genetically encoded cyclobutene probe for labelling of live cells

K. Liu, B. Enns, B. Evans, N. Wang, X. Shang, W. Sittiwong, P. H. Dussault, J. Guo

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Abstract

We have identified an aminoacyl-tRNA synthetase/tRNA pair for the efficient and site-specific incorporation of a cyclobutene-containing amino acid into proteins in response to an amber nonsense codon. Fast and fluorescent labeling of purified proteins and intact proteins in live cells was demonstrated using the inverse electron demand Diels-Alder reaction with a tetrazine.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)10604-10607
Number of pages4
JournalChemical Communications
Volume53
Issue number76
DOIs
StatePublished - 2017

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Catalysis
  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Ceramics and Composites
  • General Chemistry
  • Surfaces, Coatings and Films
  • Metals and Alloys
  • Materials Chemistry

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