Pair cross-correlation analysis for assessing protein co-localization

Measuring co-localization of different types of molecules is essential to understand molecular organization in biological systems. The pair cross-correlation (PCC) function computed from two-color microscopy images provides a measure of co-localization between differently labeled molecules. Here, we...

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Main Authors: Patra, Pintu (Author) , Sanchez, Cecilia P. (Author) , Lanzer, Michael (Author) , Schwarz, Ulrich S. (Author)
Format: Article (Journal)
Language:English
Published: 21 October 2025
In: Biophysical journal
Year: 2025, Volume: 124, Issue: 20, Pages: 3396-3407
ISSN:1542-0086
DOI:10.1016/j.bpj.2025.03.002
Online Access:Verlag, kostenfrei, Volltext: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bpj.2025.03.002
Verlag, kostenfrei, Volltext: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0006349525001389
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Author Notes:Pintu Patra, Cecilia P. Sanchez, Michael Lanzer, and Ulrich S. Schwarz

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