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Gui R, Jin H. Organic fluorophores-based molecular probes with dual-fluorescence ratiometric responses to in-vitro/in-vivo pH for biosensing, bioimaging and biotherapeutics applications. Talanta 2024; 275:126171. [PMID: 38703479 DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2024.126171] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2024] [Revised: 04/19/2024] [Accepted: 04/25/2024] [Indexed: 05/06/2024]
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In recent years, organic fluorophores-based molecular probes with dual-fluorescence ratiometric responses to in-vitro/in-vivo pH (DFR-MPs-pH) have been attracting much interest in fundamental application research fields. More and more scientific publications have reported the exploration of various DFR-MPs-pH systems that have unique dual-fluorescence ratiometry as the signal output, in-built and signal self-calibration functions to improve precise detection of targets. DFR-MPs-pH systems possess high-performance applications in biosensing, bioimaging and biomedicine fields. This review has comprehensively summarized recent advances of DFR-MPs-pH for the first time. First of all, the compositions and types of DFR-MPs-pH are introduced by summarizing different organic fluorophores-based molecule systems. Then, construction strategies are analyzed based on specific components, structures, properties and functions of DFR-MPs-pH. Afterward, biosensing and bioimaging applications are discussed in detail, primarily referring to pH sensing and imaging detection at the levels of living cells and small animals. Finally, biomedicine applications are fully summarized, majorly involving bio-toxicity evaluation, bio-distribution, biomedical diagnosis and therapeutics. Meanwhile, the current status, challenges and perspectives are rationally commented after detailed discussions of representative and state-of-the-art studies. Overall, this present review is comprehensive, in-time and in-depth, and can facilitate the following further exploration of new and versatile DFR-MPs-pH systems toward rational design, facile preparation, superior properties, adjustable functions and highly efficient applications in promising fields.
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- Rijun Gui
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Intellectual Property Research Institute, Qingdao University, Shandong, 266071, PR China.
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Intellectual Property Research Institute, Qingdao University, Shandong, 266071, PR China
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Wang L, Xu S, Chen J, Li R, Chen Q, Chen X. Ratiometric fluorescence method comprising carbon dots and rhodamine 6G encapsulated in metal-organic framework microcubes for curcumin detection. Mikrochim Acta 2024; 191:337. [PMID: 38777890 DOI: 10.1007/s00604-024-06430-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2024] [Accepted: 05/12/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024]
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A ratiometric fluorescence method comprising carbon dots (CDs) and rhodamine 6G (Rh-6G) encapsulated in the microcubes of metal-organic framework (MOF-5) is introduced for the sensitive detection of curcumin (Cur) in condiments. CDs@MOF-5@Rh-6G, synthesized by the adsorption of Rh-6G on MOF-5 embedded with CDs, showed two distinct emission peaks at 435 and 560 nm under excitation at 335 nm, and could be used for Cur detection by ratiometric fluorescence. In the presence of Cur, the fluorescence of the CDs at 435 nm (F435) was quenched by Cur owing to internal filtering and dynamic quenching effects, whereas the emission of Rh-6G at 560 nm (F560) remained unchanged (335 nm is the excitation wavelength, 435 and 560 nm are the emission wavelengths, in which F435/F560 values are used as the output results). Under optimal conditions, a linear relationship was observed between the Cur concentration (in the range 0.1-5 μmol/L) and F435/F560 value for CDs@MOF-5@Rh-6G, with a detection limit of 15 nmol/L. Notably, the proposed method could accurately detect Cur in mustard, curry, and red pepper powders. Therefore, this study could improve the quality control of food and facilitate the development of sensitive ratiometric fluorescence probes.
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- Li Wang
- College of Ocean Food and Biological Engineering, Jimei University, Xiamen, 361021, China
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- College of Ocean Food and Biological Engineering, Jimei University, Xiamen, 361021, China
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- College of Ocean Food and Biological Engineering, Jimei University, Xiamen, 361021, China
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- College of Ocean Food and Biological Engineering, Jimei University, Xiamen, 361021, China
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- College of Ocean Food and Biological Engineering, Jimei University, Xiamen, 361021, China
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- College of Ocean Food and Biological Engineering, Jimei University, Xiamen, 361021, China.
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Zhao X, Wang H, Liu Q, Chen X. Nitrogen, sulfur-doped carbon quantum dots with large Stokes shift for real-time monitoring of pH in living cells. Talanta 2024; 269:125479. [PMID: 38039680 DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2023.125479] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2023] [Revised: 11/08/2023] [Accepted: 11/23/2023] [Indexed: 12/03/2023]
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Construction of carbon quantum dots-based (CQDs) fluorescent probes for real-time monitoring pH in cells is still unsatisfied. Here, we propose the synthesis of nitrogen, sulfur-doped CQDs (N,S-CQDs) using one-pot hydrothermal treatment, and serve it as fluorescent probes to realize the real-time sensing of intracellular pH. These pH-responsive N,S-CQDs were proved exhibited a diversity of admirable properties, including great photostability, nontoxicity, favorable biocompatibility, and high selectivity. Particularly, due to the doping of nitrogen and sulfur, N,S-CQDs possessed long-wavelength emission and large Stokes Shift (190 nm), which could avoid self-absorption of tissue to realize high contrast and resolution bioimaging. The response of the probes to pH showed a good linear in range of 0.93-7.00 with coefficient of determination of 0.9956. Moreover, with advantages of high signal-to-noise ratio and stability against photobleaching, the as-prepared N,S-CQDs were successfully applied to monitor pH in living cells via bioimaging. All findings suggest that N,S-CQDs have significant potential for practical application for sensing and visualizing pH fluctuation in living systems.
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- Xinyi Zhao
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, Hunan, China.
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, Hunan, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, Hunan, China.
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, Hunan, China; Key Laboratory of Hunan Province for Water Environment and Agriculture Product Safety, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, Hunan, China
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Wu Y, Sun LL, Han HH, He XP, Cao W, James TD. Selective FRET nano probe based on carbon dots and naphthalimide-isatin for the ratiometric detection of peroxynitrite in drug-induced liver injury. Chem Sci 2024; 15:757-764. [PMID: 38179535 PMCID: PMC10762965 DOI: 10.1039/d3sc05010f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2023] [Accepted: 11/22/2023] [Indexed: 01/06/2024] Open
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Drug-induced liver injury (DILI) is the most common cause for acute liver failure in the USA and Europe. However, most of DILI cases can recover or be prevented if treatment by the offending drug is discontinued. Recent research indicates that peroxynitrite (ONOO-) can be a potential indicator to diagnose DILI at an early stage. Therefore, the establishment of an assay to detect and track ONOO- in DILI cases is urgently needed. Here, a FRET-based ratiometric nano fluorescent probe CD-N-I was developed to detect ONOO- with high selectivity and excellent sensitivity. This probe consists of carbon dots and a naphthalimide-isatin peroxynitrite sensing system assembled based on electrostatic interactions. Using CD-N-I we were able to detect exogenous ONOO- in live cells and endogenous ONOO- in APAP-induced liver injury of HepG2 cells.
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- Yueci Wu
- Department of Chemistry, University of Bath Bath BA2 7AY UK
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- Shandong Laboratory of Yantai Drug Discovery, Bohai Rim Advanced Research Institute for Drug Discovery Yantai Shandong 264117 P. R. China
- Molecular Imaging Center, Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Sciences Shanghai 201203 P. R. China
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- Shandong Laboratory of Yantai Drug Discovery, Bohai Rim Advanced Research Institute for Drug Discovery Yantai Shandong 264117 P. R. China
- Molecular Imaging Center, Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Sciences Shanghai 201203 P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Advanced Materials, Joint International Research Laboratory of Precision Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Feringa Nobel Prize Scientist Joint Research Center, Frontiers Center for Materiobiology and Dynamic Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology 130 Meilong Rd Shanghai 200237 P. R. China
- The International Cooperation Laboratory on Signal Transduction, National Center for Liver Cancer, Eastern Hepatobiliary Surgery Hospital Shanghai 200438 P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, Shanghai University Shanghai 200444 P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Bath Bath BA2 7AY UK
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan Normal University Xinxiang 453007 P. R. China
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Szapoczka WK, Truskewycz AL, Skodvin T, Holst B, Thomas PJ. Fluorescence intensity and fluorescence lifetime measurements of various carbon dots as a function of pH. Sci Rep 2023; 13:10660. [PMID: 37391469 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-37578-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2022] [Accepted: 06/23/2023] [Indexed: 07/02/2023] Open
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Measurement and monitoring of pH are essential in both the industry and academia. It is therefore important to continue developing novel, low-cost pH sensors that provide increased accuracy over long periods of time. Particularly promising are sensors based on materials that show pH-dependent fluorescence intensity (FI) and lifetime (FL). Carbon dots (CDs) are emerging as promising candidates because of their low cost, ease of manufacturing, low toxicity, and negligible photobleaching. However, little has been done to quantify the FI and FL values of CDs. Here we report the characterisation of the pH-dependent FI and FL of four novel solvothermal synthesised CDs. The fifth CD is used as a reference sample and was synthesised following a published synthesis. The precursors for the CDs include disperse blue 1 dye, phloroglucinol, m-phenylenediamine (m-PD), N, and N-dimethylformamide (DMF). The average diameter size of the CDs ranges from 1.5 to 15 nm. An excitation wavelength of 452 nm with a bandwidth of 45 nm was used to quantify the fluorescence in the pH range 5-9. Three CDs show a decreasing trend in FI with pH, while two CDs show an increasing trend. None of the CDs shows strong FL dependence. The FL changes around 0.5 ± 0.2 ns across the tested pH range. We suggest that the differences in the fluorescence trends can be attributed to the precursors chosen for synthesising the CDs.
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- Wiktoria K Szapoczka
- Department of Physics and Technology, University of Bergen, 5007, Bergen, Norway.
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- Department of Biomedicine, University of Bergen, 5009, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Bergen, 5007, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Physics and Technology, University of Bergen, 5007, Bergen, Norway
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- NORCE Norwegian Research Centre AS, 5008, Bergen, Norway
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Qian M, Zhang D, Qi H, Yang X, Yin G, Zhang C, Guo J, Qi H. pH-responsive aldehyde-bearing cyclometalated iridium(III) complex for tracking intracellular pH fluctuations under external stimulation. CHINESE CHEM LETT 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cclet.2022.03.059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Zhou X, Hu Y, Cao Y, Liu Y, Qian T. A novel signal-on fluorometric sensor based on metal ion-mediated carbon dots for formaldehyde determination and lysosome-targeted bioimaging. NEW J CHEM 2022. [DOI: 10.1039/d2nj03599e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Preparation of Ag-M-NSCDs for the fluorometric detection of formaldehyde and lysosome-targeted bioimaging.
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- Xi Zhou
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nantong University, Nantong 226019, China
- Institute of Chemical Industry of Forestry Products, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Nanjing 210042, China
- Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China
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- Institute of Chemical Industry of Forestry Products, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Nanjing 210042, China
- Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nantong University, Nantong 226019, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nantong University, Nantong 226019, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nantong University, Nantong 226019, China
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Liu H, Guo J, Aryee AA, Hua L, Sun Y, Li Z, Liu J, Tang W. Lighting up Individual Organelles With Fluorescent Carbon Dots. Front Chem 2021; 9:784851. [PMID: 34900943 PMCID: PMC8660688 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2021.784851] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2021] [Accepted: 10/29/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Cell organelles play crucial roles in the normal functioning of an organism, therefore the disruption of their operation is associated with diseases and in some cases death. Thus, the detection and monitoring of the activities within these organelles are of great importance. Several probes based on graphene oxide, small molecules, and other nanomaterials have been developed for targeting specific organelles. Among these materials, organelle-targeted fluorescent probes based on carbon dots have attracted substantial attention in recent years owing to their superior characteristics, which include facile synthesis, good photostability, low cytotoxicity, and high selectivity. The ability of these probes to target specific organelles enables researchers to obtain valuable information for understanding the processes involved in their functions and/or malfunctions and may also aid in effective targeted drug delivery. This review highlights recently reported organelle-specific fluorescent probes based on carbon dots. The precursors of these carbon dots are also discussed because studies have shown that many of the intrinsic properties of these probes originate from the precursor used. An overview of the functions of the discussed organelles, the types of probes used, and their advantages and limitations are also provided. Organelles such as the mitochondria, nucleus, lysosomes, and endoplasmic reticulum have been the central focus of research to date, whereas the Golgi body, centrosome, vesicles, and others have received comparatively little attention. It is therefore the hope of the authors that further studies will be conducted in an effort to design probes with the ability to localize within these less studied organelles so as to fully elucidate the mechanisms underlying their function.
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- Haifang Liu
- Precision Medicine Center of the Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Precision Medicine Center of the Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Precision Medicine Center of the Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- College of Chemistry of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- College of Chemistry of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Precision Medicine Center of the Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Precision Medicine Center of the Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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Chen X, Zhang X, Wu FG. Ultrasmall green-emitting carbon nanodots with 80% photoluminescence quantum yield for lysosome imaging. CHINESE CHEM LETT 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cclet.2021.03.061] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Feng B, Zhu Y, Wu J, Huang X, Song R, Huang L, Feng X, Zeng W. Monitoring intracellular pH fluctuation with an excited-state intramolecular proton transfer-based ratiometric fluorescent sensor. CHINESE CHEM LETT 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cclet.2021.03.074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Fan J, Li Q, Chen L, Du J, Xue W, Yu S, Su X, Yang Y. Research Progress in the Synthesis of Targeting Organelle Carbon Dots and Their Applications in Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment. J Biomed Nanotechnol 2021; 17:1891-1916. [PMID: 34706792 DOI: 10.1166/jbn.2021.3167] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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With increasing knowledge about diseases at the histological, cytological to sub-organelle level, targeting organelle therapy has gradually been envisioned as an approach to overcome the shortcomings of poor specificity and multiple toxic side effects on tissues and cell-level treatments using the currently available therapy. Organelle carbon dots (CDs) are a class of functionalized CDs that can target organelles. CDs can be prepared by a "synchronous in situ synthesis method" and "asynchronous modification method." The superior optical properties and good biocompatibility of CDs can be preserved, and they can be used as targeting particles to carry drugs into cells while reducing leakage during transport. Given the excellent organelle fluorescence imaging properties, targeting organelle CDs can be used to monitor the physiological metabolism of organelles and progression of human diseases, which will provide advanced understanding and accurate diagnosis and targeted treatment of cancers. This study reviews the methods used for preparation of targeting organelle CDs, mechanisms of accurate diagnosis and targeted treatment of cancer, as well as their application in the area of cancer diagnosis and treatment research. Finally, the current difficulties and prospects for targeting organelle CDs are prospected.
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- Jiangbo Fan
- Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, China
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- Interventional Treatment Department, Second Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, China
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- Key Laboratory of Interface Science and Engineering in Advanced Materials, Ministry of Education, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan 030024, China
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- Interventional Treatment Department, Second Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, China
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- Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, China
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- Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, China
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- Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, China
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- Key Laboratory of Interface Science and Engineering in Advanced Materials, Ministry of Education, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan 030024, China
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Shi L, Dong X, Zhang G, Zhang Y, Zhang C, Dong C, Shuang S. Lysosome targeting, Cr(vi) and l-AA sensing, and cell imaging based on N-doped blue-fluorescence carbon dots. ANALYTICAL METHODS : ADVANCING METHODS AND APPLICATIONS 2021; 13:3561-3568. [PMID: 34313265 DOI: 10.1039/d1ay00977j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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N-doped blue-fluorescence carbon dots (N-CDs) were fabricated via a one-pot hydrothermal method using folic acid and p-phenylenediamine. The obtained N-CDs exhibited strong fluorescence (FL) with a considerable quantum yield (QY) of 21.8% and exceptional optical stability under different conditions. Upon introducing Cr(vi), blue FL of N-CDs was distinctly quenched. On subsequent addition of l-AA, the FL of N-CDs could be partially recovered. The fluorescence changes of N-CDs have been utilized to detect Cr(vi) and l-AA in aqueous solutions with linear ranges of 0.10-150 μM and 0.75-2.25 mM, respectively, as well as limit of detection values of 9.4 nM and 25 μM, respectively. Furthermore, as-obtained N-CDs can be extended to monitor the fluctuation of intracellular Cr(vi) and l-AA. More intriguingly, N-CDs can target lysosomes with a satisfactory Pearson correction coefficient of 0.87, which indicates a promising application prospect in the biomedical field.
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- Lihong Shi
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanxi University, Taiyuan 030006, P. R. China.
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A mitochondrial-targeted ratiometric probe for detecting intracellular H2S with high photostability. CHINESE CHEM LETT 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cclet.2020.12.044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Zhang Q, Song H, Yu M, Zhang H, Li Z. Preparation of Yellow Fluorescent N,O-CDs and its Application in Detection of ClO . J Fluoresc 2021; 31:659-666. [PMID: 33534115 DOI: 10.1007/s10895-021-02686-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2021] [Accepted: 01/19/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Accurate and efficient detection of ClO- was extremely important due to the harm of ROS in the environment and organism. In this paper, yellow fluorescent N,O-CDs were successfully prepared by the solvothermal method. The microscopic size of the N,O-CDs was approximately spherical with an average particle size of 4.8 ± 0.8 nm. The fluorescence quantum yield in ethanol solution was calculated as 10.5 % using fluorescein as the standard reference. The as-fabricated N,O-CDs had high sensitivity and low detection limit (7.5 µM) for quantitatively detecting ClO- with a linear range from 0.07 mM to 0.16 mM. The probe not only shows good selectivity and anti-interference to metal ions, anions and amino acids but also has excellent light stability and thermal stability. Also, a wide selection range for pH was demonstrated.
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- Qiang Zhang
- Green Catalysis Center, College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
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- Green Catalysis Center, College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
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- Green Catalysis Center, College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China.
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Clothing Materials R & D and Assessment, Beijing Engineering Research Center of Textile, Nanofiber, Beijing Institute of Fashion Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
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- Green Catalysis Center, College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China.
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Hunsur Ravikumar C, Nair G. V, M. P. R, Surareungchai W, Thakur A, Balakrishna RG. Biomass derived carbon dot decorated ssDNA for a ‘turn-on’ fluorescent assay for detection of Staphylococcus aureus MNase. NEW J CHEM 2021. [DOI: 10.1039/d1nj00199j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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A novel ‘turn on’ fluorescence aptasensor based on an energy transfer mechanism has been designed using ssDNA conjugated carbon dots (C-dots) and graphene oxide (GO).
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- Centre for Nano and Material Sciences
- Jain University
- Jain Global Campus
- Kanakapura
- Bengaluru
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- School of Bioresources and Technology
- King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi
- Bankhuntien-Chaitalay Road
- Thakam
- Thailand
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- Centre for Nano and Material Sciences
- Jain University
- Jain Global Campus
- Kanakapura
- Bengaluru
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Sun Y, Qin H, Geng X, Yang R, Qu L, Kani AN, Li Z. Rational Design of Far-Red to Near-Infrared Emitting Carbon Dots for Ultrafast Lysosomal Polarity Imaging. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2020; 12:31738-31744. [PMID: 32608958 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.0c05005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Carbon dots (CDs) have been widely studied for their excellent properties. However, most of the prepared CDs only show strong emission in the blue to green region, which greatly limits the application of CDs in the biomedical field. In this report, a new design strategy of long-wavelength CDs was reported. The orange phenyl-CDs with good optical properties and biocompatibility were successfully prepared by changing the substituted group of the o-phenylenediamine and the main emission band of phenyl-CDs was in the far-red region. With the increase of polarity, the wavelength of phenyl-CDs red-shifts and the fluorescence intensity decreases, demonstrating their sensitive polarity response function. In addition, phenyl-CDs can achieve ultrafast target imaging of lysosome within 40 s through clathrin-mediated endocytosis. Finally, phenyl-CDs were successfully applied for monitoring lysosomal polarity induced by drugs, which is helpful in getting a better understanding of the physiological and pathological processes of lysosomes. This report provides an important theoretical basis for the rational design and precise synthesis of long-wavelength fluorescent CDs.
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- Yuanqiang Sun
- College of Chemistry, Green Catalysis Center, Henan Joint International Research Laboratory of Green Construction of Functional Molecules and Their Bioanalytical Applications, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- College of Chemistry, Green Catalysis Center, Henan Joint International Research Laboratory of Green Construction of Functional Molecules and Their Bioanalytical Applications, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- College of Chemistry, Green Catalysis Center, Henan Joint International Research Laboratory of Green Construction of Functional Molecules and Their Bioanalytical Applications, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- College of Chemistry, Green Catalysis Center, Henan Joint International Research Laboratory of Green Construction of Functional Molecules and Their Bioanalytical Applications, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- College of Chemistry, Green Catalysis Center, Henan Joint International Research Laboratory of Green Construction of Functional Molecules and Their Bioanalytical Applications, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- College of Chemistry, Green Catalysis Center, Henan Joint International Research Laboratory of Green Construction of Functional Molecules and Their Bioanalytical Applications, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- College of Chemistry, Green Catalysis Center, Henan Joint International Research Laboratory of Green Construction of Functional Molecules and Their Bioanalytical Applications, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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Bu D, Song H, Li Z, Wei L, Zhang H, Yu M. Carbon‐dot‐based ratiometric fluorescent probe of intracellular zinc ion and persulfate ion with low dark toxicity. LUMINESCENCE 2020; 35:1319-1327. [DOI: 10.1002/bio.3894] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2020] [Revised: 05/31/2020] [Accepted: 06/02/2020] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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- Dandan Bu
- Green Catalysis Center and College of Chemistry Zhengzhou University Zhengzhou China
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- Green Catalysis Center and College of Chemistry Zhengzhou University Zhengzhou China
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- Green Catalysis Center and College of Chemistry Zhengzhou University Zhengzhou China
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- Green Catalysis Center and College of Chemistry Zhengzhou University Zhengzhou China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Clothing Materials R &D and Assessment, Beijing Engineering Research Center of Textile, Nanofiber Beijing Institute of Fashion Technology Beijing China
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- Green Catalysis Center and College of Chemistry Zhengzhou University Zhengzhou China
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Hou Y, Liu H, Li Z, Zhang H, Wei L, Yu M. One-step synthesis of mitochondrion-targeted fluorescent carbon dots and fluorescence detection of silver ions. ANALYTICAL METHODS : ADVANCING METHODS AND APPLICATIONS 2020; 12:2835-2840. [PMID: 32930206 DOI: 10.1039/d0ay00622j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Silver ions (Ag+) are the most representative harmful ions found in polluted water and widely used in many industries; excessive ingestion of Ag+ in the human body may result in interaction with different metabolites in the human body and in aquatic microorganisms, leading to many diseases. Therefore, there is a great desire to develop good fluorescent probes for Ag+. Herein, a kind of mitochondrion-targeted fluorescent carbon dot was developed. These carbon dots exhibit 29.5% fluorescence quantum yield in water, good photostability and thermal stability. The as-fabricated carbon dots can quickly detect Ag+ in 100% water solution with good selectivity and anti-interference ability. Further, the carbon dots have been successfully applied to monitor Ag+ in living cells via the dual-channel method.
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- Yue Hou
- Green Catalysis Center and College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China.
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- Green Catalysis Center and College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China.
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- Green Catalysis Center and College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China.
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Clothing Materials R&D and Assessment, Beijing Engineering Research Center of Textile, Nanofiber, Beijing Institute of Fashion Technology, Beijing, 100029, China.
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- Green Catalysis Center and College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China.
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- Green Catalysis Center and College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China.
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Unnikrishnan B, Wu RS, Wei SC, Huang CC, Chang HT. Fluorescent Carbon Dots for Selective Labeling of Subcellular Organelles. ACS OMEGA 2020; 5:11248-11261. [PMID: 32478212 PMCID: PMC7254528 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.9b04301] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2019] [Accepted: 04/24/2020] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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With the recent advancement in understanding and control of the structure and optical properties of fluorescent carbon dots (CDs), they have been shown to be valuable in biolabeling of bacteria, tumor cells, tissues, and organelles. Their extremely small size and tunable functional properties coupled with ultrastable fluorescence enable CDs to be used for easy and effective labeling of various organelles. In addition, CDs with advantages of easy preparation and functionalization with recognition elements and/or drugs have emerged as nanocarriers for organelle-targeted drug delivery. In this review, we mainly discuss the applications of fluorescent CDs for the labeling of organelles, including lysosome, nucleoli, nucleus, endoplasmic reticulum, and mitochondria. We highlight the importance of the surface properties (functional groups, hydrophobicity/hydrophilicity, charges, zwitterions) and the size of CDs for labeling. Several interesting examples are provided to highlight the potential and disadvantages of CDs for labeling organelles. Strategies for the preparation of CDs for specific labeling of organelles are suggested. With the edge in preparation of diverse CDs, their potential in labeling and drug delivery is highly expected.
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- Binesh Unnikrishnan
- Department
of Bioscience and Biotechnology, National
Taiwan Ocean University, 2, Beining Road, Keelung 20224, Taiwan
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- Department
of Chemistry, National Taiwan University, 1, Section 4, Roosevelt Road, Taipei 10617, Taiwan
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- Department
of Chemistry, National Taiwan University, 1, Section 4, Roosevelt Road, Taipei 10617, Taiwan
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- Department
of Bioscience and Biotechnology, National
Taiwan Ocean University, 2, Beining Road, Keelung 20224, Taiwan
- Center
of Excellence for the Oceans, National Taiwan
Ocean University, Keelung 20224, Taiwan
- School
of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Kaohsiung
Medical University, Kaohsiung 80708, Taiwan
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- Department
of Chemistry, National Taiwan University, 1, Section 4, Roosevelt Road, Taipei 10617, Taiwan
- Department
of Chemistry, Chung Yuan Christian University, Chungli District, Taoyuan City 32023, Taiwan
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Yan Y, Zhang X, Zhang X, Li N, Man H, Chen L, Xiao Y. Ratiometric sensing lysosomal pH in inflammatory macrophages by a BODIPY-rhodamine dyad with restrained FRET. CHINESE CHEM LETT 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cclet.2019.10.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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Wu F, Luo X, Yang J, Ren M, Wei X, Yan Z. A Dual‐Mode Colorimetric/Fluorescent Sensor Comprising Rhodamine B and Piperazine: Response to Acidic pH Values and Investigation of Recognition Mechanism. ChemistrySelect 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/slct.202000140] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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- Fang‐hui Wu
- School of Chemistry and Chemical EngineeringAnhui University of Technology Maanshan 243002 China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical EngineeringAnhui University of Technology Maanshan 243002 China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical EngineeringAnhui University of Technology Maanshan 243002 China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical EngineeringAnhui University of Technology Maanshan 243002 China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical EngineeringAnhui University of Technology Maanshan 243002 China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical EngineeringQufu Normal University Jining Shi, Qufu 273165 China
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Li Y, Ban Y, Wang R, Wang Z, Li Z, Fang C, Yu M. FRET-based ratiometric fluorescent detection of arginine in mitochondrion with a hybrid nanoprobe. CHINESE CHEM LETT 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cclet.2019.07.047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Ehtesabi H, Hallaji Z, Najafi Nobar S, Bagheri Z. Carbon dots with pH-responsive fluorescence: a review on synthesis and cell biological applications. Mikrochim Acta 2020; 187:150. [PMID: 31989317 DOI: 10.1007/s00604-019-4091-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2019] [Accepted: 12/17/2019] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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This review summarizes state of the art synthesis and applications of carbon dots (CDs) with pH-responsive fluorescence. Following an introduction, the first section covers methods for the preparation of pH-responsive CDs, with subsections on general methods for preparing CDs (by hydrothermal, solvothermal, electrochemical, microwave, laser ablation, pyrolysis or chemical oxidation polymerization methods), and on precursors for synthesis. This is followed by a section on the mechanisms of pH-responsivity (by creating new functional groups, change of energy levels, protonation and deprotonation, aggregation, or by introduction shells). Several Tables are presented that give an overview of the wealth of methods and materials. A final section covers applications of carbon dots (CDs) with pH-responsive fluorescence for sensing, drug delivery, and imaging. The conclusion summarizes the current status, addresses challenges, and gives an outlook on potential future trends. Graphical abstract The synthesis and biological applications of carbon dots(CDs) with pH-responsive fluorescence are summarized. Precursors and methods for preparation of pH-responsive CDs, mechanisms of pH-responsivity, and biological applications of CDs with pH-responsive fluorescence for sensing, drug delivery, and imaging are discussed.
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- Hamide Ehtesabi
- Faculty of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Shahid Beheshti University G.C, Tehran, 19839-69411, Iran
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- Faculty of Biological Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, 14117-13116, Iran
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- Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, K. N. Toosi University of Technology, Tehran, 19697-64499, Iran
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- Faculty of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Shahid Beheshti University G.C, Tehran, 19839-69411, Iran.
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Guo S, Sun Y, Geng X, Yang R, Xiao L, Qu L, Li Z. Intrinsic lysosomal targeting fluorescent carbon dots with ultrastability for long-term lysosome imaging. J Mater Chem B 2020; 8:736-742. [DOI: 10.1039/c9tb02043h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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Intrinsic lysosomal targeting carbon dots were synthesized with ultrastability for long-term lysosome imaging of living cells and drug-induced apoptotic cells.
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- Shuo Guo
- College of Chemistry
- Henan Joint International Research Laboratory of Green Construction of Functional Molecules and Their Bioanalytical Applications
- Zhengzhou University
- Zhengzhou 450001
- P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry
- Henan Joint International Research Laboratory of Green Construction of Functional Molecules and Their Bioanalytical Applications
- Zhengzhou University
- Zhengzhou 450001
- P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry
- Henan Joint International Research Laboratory of Green Construction of Functional Molecules and Their Bioanalytical Applications
- Zhengzhou University
- Zhengzhou 450001
- P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry
- Henan Joint International Research Laboratory of Green Construction of Functional Molecules and Their Bioanalytical Applications
- Zhengzhou University
- Zhengzhou 450001
- P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical Biology
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Biosensing and Molecular Recognition
- College of Chemistry
- Nankai University
- Tianjin
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- College of Chemistry
- Henan Joint International Research Laboratory of Green Construction of Functional Molecules and Their Bioanalytical Applications
- Zhengzhou University
- Zhengzhou 450001
- P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry
- Henan Joint International Research Laboratory of Green Construction of Functional Molecules and Their Bioanalytical Applications
- Zhengzhou University
- Zhengzhou 450001
- P. R. China
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Design of a 1,8-naphthalimide-based OFF-ON type bioorthogonal reagent for fluorescent imaging in live cells. CHINESE CHEM LETT 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cclet.2019.06.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Shamsipur M, Barati A, Nematifar Z. Fluorescent pH nanosensors: Design strategies and applications. JOURNAL OF PHOTOCHEMISTRY AND PHOTOBIOLOGY C-PHOTOCHEMISTRY REVIEWS 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jphotochemrev.2019.03.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Zhang H, Li K, Li LL, Yu KK, Liu XY, Li MY, Wang N, Liu YH, Yu XQ. Pyridine-Si-xanthene: A novel near-infrared fluorescent platform for biological imaging. CHINESE CHEM LETT 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cclet.2019.03.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Zhou L, Jin Z, Fan X, Yao Y, Chen Z, Zhang W, Qian J. Synthesis of 1,8-naphthalimide-based fluorescent nano-probes and their application in pH detection. CHINESE CHEM LETT 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cclet.2018.07.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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