Unveiling the Mysteries of Cellular Biology's "Dark Matter"

Researchers at the University of Montreal have developed a novel fluorogenic probe that allows for the visualization of interactions between sugars and proteins, which are crucial for understanding various biological processes and diseases. Sugars, found in all living cells, play a fundamental role in maintaining health and preventing disease. The probe enables the detection of transient and weak interactions between sugars and lectins, a family of proteins, providing valuable insights into disease processes. This discovery offers a new tool for studying biological interactions and has potential applications in various fields.