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Resolution of fluorescence correlation measurements.

U Meseth1, T Wohland, R Rigler

  • 1Department of Chemistry, LCPPM, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, CH-1015 Lausanne, Switzerland.

Biophysical Journal
|February 27, 1999
PubMed
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Distinguishing two molecular species using fluorescence correlation spectroscopy (FCS) requires significant differences in diffusion times, especially with varying quantum yields. High photon counts and concentration are crucial for accurate detection.

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Area of Science:

  • Biophysics
  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Spectroscopy

Background:

  • Fluorescence Correlation Spectroscopy (FCS) is a powerful technique for analyzing molecular dynamics in solution.
  • Accurately distinguishing between different molecular species in complex solutions is a significant challenge in biophysical studies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To theoretically and experimentally investigate the resolution limits of FCS for differentiating two-component solutions.
  • To identify key parameters influencing the ability to distinguish between distinct molecular species using FCS.

Main Methods:

  • Theoretical computation of autocorrelation functions for two-component solutions with added statistical noise.
  • Least squares fitting of simulated and experimental autocorrelation curves.
  • Experimental validation using Rhodamine 6G and Rhodamine-labeled bovine serum albumin mixtures.

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Main Results:

  • Distinguishing two molecular species depends heavily on photon count, size difference, and component concentration.
  • A diffusion time difference of at least 1.6 is required for comparable quantum yields and high signals.
  • Significantly different quantum yields necessitate a larger diffusion time difference, even with high fluorescence signals.

Conclusions:

  • FCS resolution is limited by factors including diffusion times, quantum yields, and concentration.
  • A concentration threshold exists for less abundant components, below which statistical determination of two species is not possible.
  • Careful consideration of these parameters is essential for accurate molecular species identification using FCS.