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1Microscopy Core Facility, Technological Research and Scientific Area (ACTI),University of Murcia, 2Confocal Microscopy and Cellular Imaging Unit, Genetic and Molecular Medicine Department, Pediatric Institute for Rare Diseases,Hospital Sant Joan de Déu, 3Research Institute Sant Joan de Déu, Esplugues de Llobregat, Spain 4Algology Laboratory, Biology Faculty,University of Murcia, 4Algology Laboratory, Biology Faculty,University of Murcia
Chapters
- 00:05Introduction
- 00:47Sample Preparation for Reproducing Monochromatic Light Effect
- 01:50Autofluorescence Imaging
- 03:16Parameters to Evaluate Chroothece’s Physiology
- 04:21Results: Autofluorescence Imaging and Evaluation of Phycobiliprotein Changes in Red Algae Based on Spectral Analysis
- 05:08Conclusion
The present protocol describes step-by-step autofluorescence imaging and evaluation of phycobiliprotein changes in red algae based on spectral analysis. This is a label-free and non-destructive method to evaluate cellular adaptation to extreme habitats, when only scarce material is available and cells grow slowly, or not at all, under laboratory conditions.
