Subcellular Studies
Live cell imaging permits investigation into a variety of cellular processes involving subcellular compartments and molecules. This includes the monitoring of kinetic processes in real time, such as autophagy, cell signaling, protein trafficking, receptor internalization, endocytosis, and translocation to name a few. Advancements in automated imaging systems as well as in fluorescent protein and synthetic fluorophore technology has expanded the capabilities of researchers to study the dynamic function and structure of organelles and proteins.