Photocaged fluorescent molecules

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-013394",
  "term": "Photocaged fluorescent molecules",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "Fluorescent molecules whose fluorescence is temporarily suppressed by a covalently attached 'cage' group. Upon irradiation with light of a specific wavelength, the cage group is cleaved, releasing the active fluorescent molecule and restoring its fluorescence. These compounds are used in biological imaging and controlled release applications.",
  "subject": "Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "caged compound"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2007, 79, 293. 'Glossary of terms used in photochemistry, 3rd edition (IUPAC Recommendations 2006)' on page 384 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200779030293)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/photocaged-fluorescent-molecules/"
}