title: Labeling the components of the plasma membrane with fluorescent dyes for imaging.
abstract: INTRODUCTIONThe eukaryotic cell has evolved to compartmentalize its functions and transport various metabolites among cellular compartments. Therefore, in cell biology, the study of organization and structure/function relationships are of great importance. The plasma membrane provides the essential dynamic boundary and a vital selective interface between the cell compartment and its environment. This article describes four methods for labeling the plasma membrane with fluorescent probes. Each method labels a distinct class of membrane molecules.
authors.forename: Brad
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Chazotte