Thermal green protein (TGP) is an extremely stable, highly
soluble
synthetic green fluorescent protein. The quantum yield of TGP is lower
than the closest related natural fluorescent protein, monomeric Azami-Green.
We improved the thermal recovery of TGP through the introduction of
a chromophore mutation, Q66E. Furthermore, we developed a yellow thermal
protein (YTP) via mutation of histidine 193 to tyrosine. Incorporation
of Q66E into YTP (YTP-E) improved chemostability and pH stability.
Both YTP and YTP-E have superior thermostability compared to TGP or
TGP-E. These proteins offer a new option for green or yellow fluorescence
under harsh chemical or thermal conditions.
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