Association·nasa
Luciferin substrate diffusion in agar controls initial yeast luminescence decrease
Claim that the observed initial decrease in luminescence after luciferin addition in yeast is governed primarily by the diffusion coefficient of luciferin through agar gel, modeled using the diffusion equation.
Confidence
80%
active
Evidence Quote
“Initial decrease in luminescence results from diffusion of substrate through agar”
Relationship
Diffusion coefficient of luciferin in agar controls initial decrease Cytosolic luciferin concentration