An exceptionally photostable mScarlet3 mutant

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(2025). Nature Methods, , . doi: 10.1038/s41592-025-02675-6. Article   Pubmed

    Secondary Proteins:
  1. mScarlet3-H
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The development of mScarlet3-H marks a noteworthy advance in fluorescent protein technology. By addressing long-standing challenges related to thermal stability, chemical resilience and photostability in RFPs, this protein provides a powerful tool for advanced microscopy. From routine imaging to CLEM, STED, 3D-SIM and tissue clearing, it expands the capabilities for high-resolution, long-term imaging of dynamic biological processes. As researchers continue to refine and expand upon these promising new FPs, mScarlet3-H is poised to become a cornerstone of next-generation fluorescence imaging that demands high photostability, paving the way for deeper insights into the inner workings of cells and organisms.

Furthermore, mScarlet3-H provides high signal-to-noise ratios for dual-color STED imaging, making it a game-changer for visualizing dynamic cellular interactions at the nanoscale.