Let there be light: Chemiluminescence provides a bright detection signal against a dark background and offers an excellent signal-to-noise ratio for analysis. Now, a chemiluminescent probe for cathepsin B has been developed that provides a 16,000-fold improvement in sensitivity for detecting protease activity.
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