Functional and structural profiling of circulation via genetically encoded modular fluorescent probes

bioRxiv [Preprint]. 2025 Mar 18:2025.03.18.643859. doi: 10.1101/2025.03.18.643859.

Abstract

Sustained labeling of fluids is crucial for their investigation in animal models. Here, we introduce a mouse line (Alb-mSc-ST), where blood and interstitial fluid are labeled with the red fluorescent protein mScarlet and SpyTag. The SpyTag-SpyCatcher technology is exploited to monitor circulating fluid properties by biosensors or detect blood-brain barrier disruption. This approach represents a valuable tool for studying vascular structure, permeability and microenvironment in body organs in vivo.

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