Abstract:
A probe is provided comprising a label and a binding moiety, wherein the binding moiety is adapted to bind to gram-negative bacteria, and to substantially not bind to animal cells or gram-positive bacteria. A method of detecting the presence of bacteria in a target area is also provided, which allows the detection of bacteria generally, and the determination of whether that bacteria is gram negative or gram positive.
Abstract:
An optical probe is provided comprising a probe element connected to a quencher by a cleavable linker; the probe element comprising a binding moiety, and a fluorophore being substantially fluorescently quenched by the quencher when the probe element is connected to the quencher by the cleavable linker; wherein the probe element is separated from the quencher when the cleavable linker is cleaved. Methods of using the probe are also provided.
Abstract:
A probe is provided comprising a core and a plurality of probe elements; each probe element within the plurality of probe elements extending from the core and comprising a fluorophore and a binding moiety. Methods of use of the probe and kits comprising the probe are also provided.