Single-molecule measurement in living cells

Single-molecule measurement techniques enable the dynamic behavior and reaction kinetics of individual biological molecules to be studied quantitatively at the single-molecule level with excellent spatial and temporal resolution. We discuss the general techniques used to visualize single molecules in living cells.

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