title: The misnaming of dyes and fluorescent probes--a survey of practical problems arising from errors and ambiguities in nomenclature seen in current documents and some remedial proposals.
abstract: Errors and ambiguities in the nomenclature of dyes and fluorescent probes are surveyed and illustrated by case examples. The unfortunate practical consequences of such mistakes are summarized. Origins and causes of such errors are discussed. Recommendations are appended for end-users, vendors, and editors of learned journals, and those who referee their manuscripts.
authors.affiliation: Division of Neuroscience & Biomedical Systems, Institute of Biomedical & Life Sciences, The University of Glasgow, UK. RichardWHorobin@aol.com
authors.forename: R W
authors.initials: RW
authors.lastname: Horobin
mesh_terms: D004396:Coloring Agents / Q000737:chemistry; D005456:Fluorescent Dyes / Q000737:chemistry; D015394:Molecular Structure; D010330:Patents as Topic; D011643:Publishing; D009626:Terminology as Topic
chemical_list: D004396:Coloring Agents; D005456:Fluorescent Dyes