Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

colocalize

Verb

/ˌkoʊloʊkəˈlaɪz/

Definition

To occur or be present in the same location or region, often used in a scientific context to describe different substances or structures found in close proximity within a cell or organism.

Examples

The researchers found that the two proteins colocalize in the cell membrane.
When studying gene expression, it is important to know which proteins colocalize during the process.
Immunofluorescence microscopy showed that the drug targets might colocalize with certain cellular receptors.

Meaning

Colocalization refers to the phenomenon where two or more biological markers, proteins, or other entities are localized to the same site within a biological context, typically at a cellular level.