METHOD UTILIZING ENZYME SUBSTRATES PRODUCING INSOLUBLE FLUORESCENT PRODUCTS AND CHROMOGENS, AND USE IN COMBINATION WITH ENZYME SUBSTRATES PRODUCING SOLUBLE PRODUCTS

摘要

A method of detection of cells, microorganisms, or molecules by the use of various combinations of fluorogens and a chromogens which yield fluorophores and chromophores when cleaved by specific enzymes and which can be viewed by UV and visible light. Included is the method of application of a family of compounds producing both insoluble fluorophores and chromophores identified as dual enzyme substrates.