Quantum-dot-based FRET detection of histone acetyltransferase activity.

Angew Chem Int Ed Engl

Department of Materials, Institute for Biomedical Engineering, Imperial College London, Exhibition Road, London, SW7 2AZ UK.

Published: April 2011

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