Methods and reagents for targeting organic compounds to selected cellular locations

Abstract

The present invention provides methods and reagents for targeting probes to selected cellular locations, through the expression of specific binding partners to that probe within the cell. In one embodiment, the probes may comprise spectroscopic probe that can be used in a method for localizing a specific binding partner within a cell, and for creating assays for post-translational activities. The invention allows the monitoring of the location of such intracellular specific binding partners over time and in response to stimuli, such as test chemicals. The spectroscopic probes can be used for screening a test chemical for activity. The present invention also includes cells and transgenic organisms comprising the intracellular specific binding partner, wherein the specific binding partner can bind with the spectroscopic probe/ligand conjugate.

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