Luminescence Biotechnology: Instruments and Applications

The dangers inherent in radioactivity-based methods have caused a shift towards luminescence measurements and visualization techniques. This up-to-date review covers the fundamentals of different luminescence-based assay systems, calculation methods, and instruments through the spectrum of applications and research advances. Topics include gene and protein assays, oxidative stress and tissue aging, applications of luminescent microspheres, and proton image analysis. This book clearly identifies the advantages of luminescence over other assay techniques, discusses its potential pitfalls, and illustrates the broad range of its utility.