What Does FRAP Stand For?

FRAP stands for Fluorescence Recovery After Photobleaching

Fluorescence Recovery After Photobleaching (FRAP) is a quantitative imaging technique used to study the dynamics and mobility of molecules within live cells. By selectively photo-bleaching a region of interest, researchers can monitor the recovery of fluorescence over time, allowing for the assessment of molecular diffusion, interactions, and mobility rates. FRAP is widely utilized in cell biology, biophysics, and material science to gain insights into cellular processes and the behavior of various biomolecules.