Luminescence Biotechnology: Instruments and Applications

Luminescence Biotechnology: Instruments and Applications furnishes an up-to-date review of the principles and applications of luminescence. With a consistent focus on practical considerations, a team of internationally acclaimed authors take you from the fundamentals of the different luminescence-based assay systems, calculation methods, and instruments through the spectrum of applications and latest research advances. Topics include gene and protein assays, oxidative stress and tissue aging, applications of luminescent microspheres, and proton image analysis. This book highlights the advantages of luminescence over other assay techniques, discusses its pitfalls, and illustrates the broad range of its utility.