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  • Molecular Biology
  • Mycology
  • Biochemistry

Background:

  • Traditional fluorescent proteins (FPs) present limitations in size and maturation time for molecular research.
  • Next-generation FPs utilize fluorogen binding for fluorescence, overcoming traditional FP drawbacks.
  • The Fluorescence activating and Absorption Shifting Tag (iFAST) is an improved FP system with reversible fluorescence.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe and illustrate the application of the iFAST system as a protein tag.
  • To showcase the reversible, multi-color characteristics of iFAST in *Candida albicans* research.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized the iFAST protein tag system in the context of *Candida albicans*.
  • Explored the reversible fluorescence properties enabled by fluorogen binding (HBR analogues).

Main Results:

  • Demonstrated successful application of iFAST as a protein tag in *C. albicans*.
  • Illustrated the reversible and multi-color capabilities of the iFAST system.
  • Showcased spectral flexibility of iFAST through HBR analogue functional group substitutions.

Conclusions:

  • The iFAST system provides a versatile and efficient tool for molecular imaging in *Candida albicans*.
  • Reversible and multi-color fluorescence offers enhanced flexibility for complex biological studies.