Application of Intrinsic Fluorimetry in Bacterial Identification and Characterization

The rapid and efficient identification of bacteria is very important in biochemical detection, clinical application and public health. The advantages of high sensitivity, rapid and simple operations make intrinsic fluorescence a powerful tool for reliable identification of bacteria. This paper determined the principle and mechanism of bacterial identification. Here we reviewed the development of intrinsic fluorescence for bacterial identification, tracing and metabolism analysis in food analysis, clinical medicine, environmental inspection and military defend, aiming to provide some ideas and references for further studies. Additionally, the potential applications are also addressed.