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Kim H, Jung SO, Lee S, Lee Y. Bioluminescent Systems for Theranostic Applications. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:7563. [PMID: 39062805 PMCID: PMC11277111 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25147563] [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: 05/31/2024] [Revised: 07/03/2024] [Accepted: 07/08/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024] Open
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Bioluminescence, the light produced by biochemical reactions involving luciferases in living organisms, has been extensively investigated for various applications. It has attracted particular interest as an internal light source for theranostic applications due to its safe and efficient characteristics that overcome the limited penetration of conventional external light sources. Recent advancements in protein engineering technologies and protein delivery platforms have expanded the application of bioluminescence to a wide range of theranostic areas, including bioimaging, biosensing, photodynamic therapy, and optogenetics. This comprehensive review presents the fundamental concepts of bioluminescence and explores its recent applications across diverse fields. Moreover, it discusses future research directions based on the current status of bioluminescent systems for further expansion of their potential.
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- Hyemin Kim
- Department of Cosmetics Engineering, Konkuk University, 120 Neungdong-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul 05029, Republic of Korea; (S.O.J.); (S.L.); (Y.L.)
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Hasegawa H. Temperature-dependent intracellular crystallization of firefly luciferase in mammalian cells is suppressed by D-luciferin and stabilizing inhibitors. Exp Cell Res 2024; 440:114131. [PMID: 38876374 DOI: 10.1016/j.yexcr.2024.114131] [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: 04/30/2024] [Revised: 06/10/2024] [Accepted: 06/12/2024] [Indexed: 06/16/2024]
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Firefly luciferase (Fluc) from Photinus pyralis is one of the most widely used reporter proteins in biomedical research. Despite its widespread use, Fluc's protein phase transition behaviors and phase separation characteristics have not received much attention. Current research uncovers Fluc's intrinsic property to phase separate in mammalian cells upon a simple cell culture temperature change. Specifically, Fluc spontaneously produced needle-shaped crystal-like inclusion bodies upon temperature shift to the hypothermic temperatures ranging from 25 °C to 31 °C. The crystal-like inclusion bodies were not associated with or surrounded by membranous organelles and were likely built from the cytosolic pool of Fluc. Furthermore, the crystal-like inclusion formation was suppressed when cells were cultured in the presence of D-luciferin and its synthetic analog, as well as the benzothiazole family of so-called stabilizing inhibitors. These two classes of compounds inhibited intracellular Fluc crystallization by different modes of action as they had contrasting effects on steady-state luciferase protein accumulation levels. This study suggests that, under substrate insufficient conditions, the excess Fluc phase separates into a crystal-like state that can modulate intracellular soluble enzyme availability and protein turnover rate.
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- Haruki Hasegawa
- Discovery Protein Science, Department of Large Molecule Discovery and Research Data Science Amgen Inc., South San Francisco, CA 94080, USA.
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Tsagmo JMN, Rotureau B, Calvo Alvarez E. Animal models of neglected parasitic diseases: In vivo multimodal imaging of experimental trypanosomatid infections. Methods Cell Biol 2024; 188:205-236. [PMID: 38880525 DOI: 10.1016/bs.mcb.2024.04.003] [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] [Indexed: 06/18/2024]
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African trypanosomiases and leishmaniases are significant neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) that affect millions globally, with severe health and socio-economic consequences, especially in endemic regions. Understanding the pathogenesis and dissemination of Trypanosoma brucei and Leishmania spp. parasites within their hosts is pivotal for the development of effective interventions. Whole-body bioluminescence and fluorescence imaging systems (BLI and FLI, respectively), are powerful tools to visualize and quantify the progression and distribution of these parasites in real-time within live animal models. By combining this technology with the engineering of stable T. brucei and Leishmania spp. strains expressing luciferase and/or fluorescent proteins, crucial aspects of the infection process including the parasites' homing, the infection dynamics, the tissue tropism, or the efficacy of experimental treatments and vaccines can be deeply investigated. This methodology allows for enhanced sensitivity and resolution, elucidating previously unrecognized infection niches and dynamics. Importantly, whole-body in vivo imaging is non-invasive, enabling for longitudinal studies during the course of an infection in the same animal, thereby aligning with the "3Rs" principle of animal research. Here, we detail a protocol for the generation of dual-reporter T. brucei and L. major, and their use to infect mice and follow the spatiotemporal dynamics of infection by in vivo imaging systems. Additionally, 3D micro-computed tomography (μCT) coupled to BLI in T. brucei-infected animals is applied to gain insights into the anatomical parasite distribution. This Chapter underscores the potential of these bioimaging modalities as indispensable tools in parasitology, paving the way for novel therapeutic strategies and deeper insights into host-parasite interactions.
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- Jean Marc Ngoune Tsagmo
- Trypanosome Transmission Group, Trypanosome Cell Biology Unit, INSERM U1201, Department of Parasites and Insect Vectors, Institut Pasteur, Université Paris Cité, Paris, France
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- Trypanosome Transmission Group, Trypanosome Cell Biology Unit, INSERM U1201, Department of Parasites and Insect Vectors, Institut Pasteur, Université Paris Cité, Paris, France; Parasitology Unit, Institut Pasteur of Guinea, Conakry, Guinea
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Yang J, Chen Z, Yang Y, Zheng B, Zhu Y, Wu F, Xiong H. Visualization of Endogenous Hypochlorite in Drug-Induced Liver Injury Mice via a Bioluminescent Probe Combined with Firefly Luciferase mRNA-Loaded Lipid Nanoparticles. Anal Chem 2024; 96:6978-6985. [PMID: 38652863 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.4c00008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/25/2024]
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Drug-induced liver injury (DILI) is a common liver disease with a high rate of morbidity, and its pathogenesis is closely associated with the overproduction of highly reactive hypochlorite (ClO-) in the liver. However, bioluminescence imaging of endogenous hypochlorite in nontransgenic natural mice remains challenging. Herein, to address this issue, we report a strategy for imaging ClO- in living cells and DILI mice by harnessing a bioluminescent probe formylhydrazine luciferin (ClO-Luc) combined with firefly luciferase (fLuc) mRNA-loaded lipid nanoparticles (LNPs). LNPs could efficiently deliver fLuc mRNA into living cells and in vivo, expressing abundant luciferase in the cytoplasm in situ. In the presence of ClO-, probe ClO-Luc locked by formylhydrazine could release cage-free d-luciferin through oxidation and follow-up hydrolysis reactions, further allowing for bioluminescence imaging. Moreover, based on the luciferase-luciferin system, it was able to sensitively and selectively detect ClO- in vitro with a limit of detection of 0.59 μM and successfully monitor the endogenous hypochlorite generation in the DILI mouse model for the first time. We postulate that this work provides a new method to elucidate the roles of ClO- in related diseases via bioluminescence imaging.
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- Jieyu Yang
- Research Center for Analytical Sciences, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Biosensing and Molecular Recognition, Frontiers Science Center for New Organic Matter, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
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- Research Center for Analytical Sciences, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Biosensing and Molecular Recognition, Frontiers Science Center for New Organic Matter, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
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- Research Center for Analytical Sciences, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Biosensing and Molecular Recognition, Frontiers Science Center for New Organic Matter, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
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- Research Center for Analytical Sciences, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Biosensing and Molecular Recognition, Frontiers Science Center for New Organic Matter, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
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- Research Center for Analytical Sciences, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Biosensing and Molecular Recognition, Frontiers Science Center for New Organic Matter, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
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- Research Center for Analytical Sciences, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Biosensing and Molecular Recognition, Frontiers Science Center for New Organic Matter, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
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- Research Center for Analytical Sciences, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Biosensing and Molecular Recognition, Frontiers Science Center for New Organic Matter, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
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Schramm S, Weiß D. Bioluminescence - The Vibrant Glow of Nature and its Chemical Mechanisms. Chembiochem 2024; 25:e202400106. [PMID: 38469601 DOI: 10.1002/cbic.202400106] [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: 02/01/2024] [Revised: 03/09/2024] [Accepted: 03/11/2024] [Indexed: 03/13/2024]
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Bioluminescence, the mesmerizing natural phenomenon where living organisms produce light through chemical reactions, has long captivated scientists and laypersons alike, offering a rich tapestry of insights into biological function, ecology, evolution as well as the underlying chemistry. This comprehensive introductory review systematically explores the phenomenon of bioluminescence, addressing its historical context, geographic dispersion, and ecological significance with a focus on their chemical mechanisms. Our examination begins with terrestrial bioluminescence, discussing organisms from different habitats. We analyze thefireflies of Central Europe's meadows and the fungi in the Atlantic rainforest of Brazil. Additionally, we inspect bioluminescent species in New Zealand, specifically river-dwelling snails and mosquito larvae found in Waitomo Caves. Our exploration concludes in the Siberian Steppes, highlighting the area's luminescent insects and annelids. Transitioning to the marine realm, the second part of this review examines marine bioluminescent organisms. We explore this phenomenon in deep-sea jellyfish and their role in the ecosystem. We then move to Toyama Bay, Japan, where seasonal bioluminescence of dinoflagellates and ostracods present a unique case study. We also delve into the bacterial world, discussing how bioluminescent bacteria contribute to symbiotic relationships. For each organism, we contextualize its bioluminescence, providing details about its discovery, ecological function, and geographical distribution. A special focus lies on the examination of the underlying chemical mechanisms that enables these biological light displays. Concluding this review, we present a series of practical bioluminescence and chemiluminescence experiments, providing a resource for educational demonstrations and student research projects. Our goal with this review is to provide a summary of bioluminescence across the diverse ecological contexts, contributing to the broader understanding of this unique biological phenomenon and its chemical mechanisms serving researchers new to the field, educators and students alike.
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- Stefan Schramm
- University of Applied Sciences Dresden (HTW Dresden), Friedrich-List-Platz 1, 01069, Dresden, Germany
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- Institut für Organische und Makromolekulare Chemie, Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena, Humboldtstraße 10, 07743, Jena, Germany
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Pan T, Su L, Zhang Y, Xu L, Chen Y. Advances in Bio-Optical Imaging Systems for Spatiotemporal Monitoring of Intestinal Bacteria. Mol Nutr Food Res 2024; 68:e2300760. [PMID: 38491399 DOI: 10.1002/mnfr.202300760] [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: 10/28/2023] [Revised: 01/26/2024] [Indexed: 03/18/2024]
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Vast and complex intestinal communities are regulated and balanced through interactions with their host organisms, and disruption of gut microbial balance can cause a variety of diseases. Studying the mechanisms of pathogenic intestinal flora in the host and early detection of bacterial translocation and colonization can guide clinical diagnosis, provide targeted treatments, and improve patient prognosis. The use of in vivo imaging techniques to track microorganisms in the intestine, and study structural and functional changes of both cells and proteins, may clarify the governing equilibrium between the flora and host. Despite the recent rapid development of in vivo imaging of intestinal microecology, determining the ideal methodology for clinical use remains a challenge. Advances in optics, computer technology, and molecular biology promise to expand the horizons of research and development, thereby providing exciting opportunities to study the spatio-temporal dynamics of gut microbiota and the origins of disease. Here, this study reviews the characteristics and problems associated with optical imaging techniques, including bioluminescence, conventional fluorescence, novel metabolic labeling methods, nanomaterials, intelligently activated imaging agents, and photoacoustic (PA) imaging. It hopes to provide a valuable theoretical basis for future bio-intelligent imaging of intestinal bacteria.
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- Tongtong Pan
- Hepatology Diagnosis and Treatment Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University & Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory for Accurate Diagnosis and Treatment of Chronic Liver Diseases, Ouhai District, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325035, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Ouhai District, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325035, China
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- Alberta Institute, Wenzhou Medical University, Ouhai District, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325035, China
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- Key Laboratory of Laboratory Medicine, Ministry of Education, School of Laboratory Medicine and Life Sciences, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325035, China
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- Hepatology Diagnosis and Treatment Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University & Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory for Accurate Diagnosis and Treatment of Chronic Liver Diseases, Ouhai District, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325035, China
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Yu L, Liu Z, Xu W, Jin K, Liu J, Zhu X, Zhang Y, Wu Y. Towards overcoming obstacles of type II photodynamic therapy: Endogenous production of light, photosensitizer, and oxygen. Acta Pharm Sin B 2024; 14:1111-1131. [PMID: 38486983 PMCID: PMC10935104 DOI: 10.1016/j.apsb.2023.11.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2023] [Revised: 10/20/2023] [Accepted: 10/28/2023] [Indexed: 03/17/2024] Open
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Conventional photodynamic therapy (PDT) approaches face challenges including limited light penetration, low uptake of photosensitizers by tumors, and lack of oxygen in tumor microenvironments. One promising solution is to internally generate light, photosensitizers, and oxygen. This can be accomplished through endogenous production, such as using bioluminescence as an endogenous light source, synthesizing genetically encodable photosensitizers in situ, and modifying cells genetically to express catalase enzymes. Furthermore, these strategies have been reinforced by the recent rapid advancements in synthetic biology. In this review, we summarize and discuss the approaches to overcome PDT obstacles by means of endogenous production of excitation light, photosensitizers, and oxygen. We envision that as synthetic biology advances, genetically engineered cells could act as precise and targeted "living factories" to produce PDT components, leading to enhanced performance of PDT.
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- Lin Yu
- Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200433, China
- School of Medicine, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200433, China
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- Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200433, China
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- Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200433, China
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- Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200433, China
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- Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200433, China
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- Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200433, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200433, China
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Ran C, Pu K. Molecularly generated light and its biomedical applications. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202314468. [PMID: 37955419 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202314468] [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: 09/26/2023] [Revised: 11/01/2023] [Accepted: 11/10/2023] [Indexed: 11/14/2023]
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Molecularly generated light, referred to here as "molecular light", mainly includes bioluminescence, chemiluminescence, and Cerenkov luminescence. Molecular light possesses unique dual features of being both a molecule and a source of light. Its molecular nature enables it to be delivered as molecules to regions deep within the body, overcoming the limitations of natural sunlight and physically generated light sources like lasers and LEDs. Simultaneously, its light properties make it valuable for applications such as imaging, photodynamic therapy, photo-oxidative therapy, and photobiomodulation. In this review article, we provide an updated overview of the diverse applications of molecular light and discuss the strengths and weaknesses of molecular light across various domains. Lastly, we present forward-looking perspectives on the potential of molecular light in the realms of molecular imaging, photobiological mechanisms, therapeutic applications, and photobiomodulation. While some of these perspectives may be considered bold and contentious, our intent is to inspire further innovations in the field of molecular light applications.
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- Chongzhao Ran
- Athinoula A. Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging, Department of Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02129, USA
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- School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Nanyang Technological University, 637459, Singapore, Singapore
- Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University, 308232, Singapore, Singapore
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Gonciarz RL, Jiang H, Tram L, Hugelshofer CL, Ekpenyong O, Knemeyer I, Aron AT, Chang CJ, Flygare JA, Collisson EA, Renslo AR. In vivo bioluminescence imaging of labile iron in xenograft models and liver using FeAL-1, an iron-activatable form of D-luciferin. Cell Chem Biol 2023; 30:1468-1477.e6. [PMID: 37820725 PMCID: PMC10841594 DOI: 10.1016/j.chembiol.2023.09.006] [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: 11/08/2022] [Revised: 07/21/2023] [Accepted: 09/18/2023] [Indexed: 10/13/2023]
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Dysregulated iron homeostasis underlies diverse pathologies, from ischemia-reperfusion injury to epithelial-mesenchymal transition and drug-tolerant "persister" cancer cell states. Here, we introduce ferrous iron-activatable luciferin-1 (FeAL-1), a small-molecule probe for bioluminescent imaging of the labile iron pool (LIP) in luciferase-expressing cells and animals. We find that FeAL-1 detects LIP fluctuations in cells after iron supplementation, depletion, or treatment with hepcidin, the master regulator of systemic iron in mammalian physiology. Utilizing FeAL-1 and a dual-luciferase reporter system, we quantify LIP in mouse liver and three different orthotopic pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma tumors. We observed up to a 10-fold increase in FeAL-1 bioluminescent signal in xenograft tumors as compared to healthy liver, the major organ of iron storage in mammals. Treating mice with hepcidin further elevated hepatic LIP, as predicted. These studies reveal a therapeutic index between tumoral and hepatic LIP and suggest an approach to sensitize tumors toward LIP-activated therapeutics.
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- Ryan L Gonciarz
- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA 94158, USA
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- Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA 94158, USA
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA 94158, USA
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- Department of Discovery Chemistry, Merck & Co, Inc., South San Francisco, CA 94080, USA
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- ADME & Discovery Toxicology, Merck & Co, Inc., South San Francisco, CA 94080, USA
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- ADME & Discovery Toxicology, Merck & Co, Inc., South San Francisco, CA 94080, USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Denver, Denver, CO 80208, USA
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- Departments of Chemistry and Molecular and Cell Biology, University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA 94720, USA
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- Department of Discovery Chemistry, Merck & Co, Inc., South San Francisco, CA 94080, USA
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- Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA 94158, USA
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA 94158, USA; Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA 94158, USA.
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Kuang S, Zhu B, Zhang J, Yang F, Wu B, Ding W, Yang L, Shen S, Liang SH, Mondal P, Kumar M, Tanzi RE, Zhang C, Chao H, Ran C. A Photolabile Curcumin-Diazirine Analogue Enables Phototherapy with Physically and Molecularly Produced Light for Alzheimer's Disease Treatment. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2023; 62:e202312519. [PMID: 37721455 PMCID: PMC10615883 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202312519] [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: 08/25/2023] [Revised: 09/14/2023] [Accepted: 09/18/2023] [Indexed: 09/19/2023]
Abstract
The development of Alzheimer's disease (AD) drugs has recently witnessed substantial achievement. To further enhance the pool of drug candidates, it is crucial to explore non-traditional therapeutic avenues. In this study, we present the use of a photolabile curcumin-diazirine analogue, CRANAD-147, to induce changes in properties, structures (sequences), and neurotoxicity of amyloid beta (Aβ) species both in cells and in vivo. This manipulation was achieved through irradiation with LED light or molecularly generated light, dubbed as "molecular light", emitted by the chemiluminescence probe ADLumin-4. Next, aided by molecular chemiluminescence imaging, we demonstrated that the combination of CRANAD-147/LED or CRANAD-147/ADLumin-4 (molecular light) could effectively slow down the accumulation of Aβs in transgenic 5xFAD mice in vivo. Leveraging the remarkable tissue penetration capacity of molecular light, phototherapy employing the synergistic effect of a photolabile Aβ ligand and molecular light emerges as a promising alternative to conventional AD treatment interventions.
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- Shi Kuang
- Athinoula A. Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging, Department of Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Building 149, Charlestown, Boston, MA-02129, USA
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- Athinoula A. Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging, Department of Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Building 149, Charlestown, Boston, MA-02129, USA
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- Athinoula A. Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging, Department of Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Building 149, Charlestown, Boston, MA-02129, USA
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- Athinoula A. Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging, Department of Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Building 149, Charlestown, Boston, MA-02129, USA
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- Athinoula A. Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging, Department of Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Building 149, Charlestown, Boston, MA-02129, USA
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- MGH Center for Translational Pain Research, Department of Anesthesia, Critical Care and Pain Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA-02129, USA
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- MGH Center for Translational Pain Research, Department of Anesthesia, Critical Care and Pain Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA-02129, USA
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- MGH Center for Translational Pain Research, Department of Anesthesia, Critical Care and Pain Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA-02129, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA-02114, USA
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- Genetics and Aging Research Unit, McCance Center for Brain Health, MassGeneral Institute for Neurodegenerative Disease, Department of Neurology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA-02129, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA-02139, USA
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- Genetics and Aging Research Unit, McCance Center for Brain Health, MassGeneral Institute for Neurodegenerative Disease, Department of Neurology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA-02129, USA
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- Genetics and Aging Research Unit, McCance Center for Brain Health, MassGeneral Institute for Neurodegenerative Disease, Department of Neurology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA-02129, USA
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Bioinorganic and Synthetic Chemistry, School of Chemistry, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510006, P. R. China
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- Athinoula A. Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging, Department of Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Building 149, Charlestown, Boston, MA-02129, USA
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Mujawar A, Phadte P, Palkina KA, Markina NM, Mohammad A, Thakur BL, Sarkisyan KS, Balakireva AV, Ray P, Yamplosky I, De A. Triple Reporter Assay: A Non-Overlapping Luciferase Assay for the Measurement of Complex Macromolecular Regulation in Cancer Cells Using a New Mushroom Luciferase-Luciferin Pair. SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 23:7313. [PMID: 37687774 PMCID: PMC10490530 DOI: 10.3390/s23177313] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2023] [Revised: 08/14/2023] [Accepted: 08/18/2023] [Indexed: 09/10/2023]
Abstract
This study demonstrates the development of a humanized luciferase imaging reporter based on a recently discovered mushroom luciferase (Luz) from Neonothopanus nambi. In vitro and in vivo assessments showed that human-codon-optimized Luz (hLuz) has significantly higher activity than native Luz in various cancer cell types. The potential of hLuz in non-invasive bioluminescence imaging was demonstrated by human tumor xenografts subcutaneously and by the orthotopic lungs xenograft in immunocompromised mice. Luz enzyme or its unique 3OH-hispidin substrate was found to be non-cross-reacting with commonly used luciferase reporters such as Firefly (FLuc2), Renilla (RLuc), or nano-luciferase (NLuc). Based on this feature, a non-overlapping, multiplex luciferase assay using hLuz was envisioned to surpass the limitation of dual reporter assay. Multiplex reporter functionality was demonstrated by designing a new sensor construct to measure the NF-κB transcriptional activity using hLuz and utilized in conjunction with two available constructs, p53-NLuc and PIK3CA promoter-FLuc2. By expressing these constructs in the A2780 cell line, we unveiled a complex macromolecular regulation of high relevance in ovarian cancer. The assays performed elucidated the direct regulatory action of p53 or NF-κB on the PIK3CA promoter. However, only the multiplexed assessment revealed further complexities as stabilized p53 expression attenuates NF-κB transcriptional activity and thereby indirectly influences its regulation on the PIK3CA gene. Thus, this study suggests the importance of live cell multiplexed measurement of gene regulatory function using more than two luciferases to address more realistic situations in disease biology.
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- Aaiyas Mujawar
- Molecular Functional Imaging Laboratory, Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research and Education in Cancer, Navi Mumbai 410210, India; (A.M.); (A.M.)
- Faculty of Life Science, Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai 400094, India; (P.P.); (B.L.T.); (P.R.)
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- Faculty of Life Science, Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai 400094, India; (P.P.); (B.L.T.); (P.R.)
- Imaging Cell Signalling and Therapeutics Laboratory, Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research and Education in Cancer, Navi Mumbai 410210, India
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- Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry (IBCh), Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow 119991, Russia; (K.A.P.); (N.M.M.); (K.S.S.); (A.V.B.)
- Planta LLC, Bolshoi Boulevard, 42 Street 1, Moscow 121205, Russia
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- Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry (IBCh), Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow 119991, Russia; (K.A.P.); (N.M.M.); (K.S.S.); (A.V.B.)
- Planta LLC, Bolshoi Boulevard, 42 Street 1, Moscow 121205, Russia
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- Molecular Functional Imaging Laboratory, Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research and Education in Cancer, Navi Mumbai 410210, India; (A.M.); (A.M.)
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- Faculty of Life Science, Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai 400094, India; (P.P.); (B.L.T.); (P.R.)
- Imaging Cell Signalling and Therapeutics Laboratory, Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research and Education in Cancer, Navi Mumbai 410210, India
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- Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry (IBCh), Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow 119991, Russia; (K.A.P.); (N.M.M.); (K.S.S.); (A.V.B.)
- Synthetic Biology Group, MRC London Institute of Medical Sciences, London W12 0NN, UK
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- Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry (IBCh), Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow 119991, Russia; (K.A.P.); (N.M.M.); (K.S.S.); (A.V.B.)
- Planta LLC, Bolshoi Boulevard, 42 Street 1, Moscow 121205, Russia
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- Faculty of Life Science, Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai 400094, India; (P.P.); (B.L.T.); (P.R.)
- Imaging Cell Signalling and Therapeutics Laboratory, Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research and Education in Cancer, Navi Mumbai 410210, India
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- Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry (IBCh), Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow 119991, Russia; (K.A.P.); (N.M.M.); (K.S.S.); (A.V.B.)
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- Molecular Functional Imaging Laboratory, Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research and Education in Cancer, Navi Mumbai 410210, India; (A.M.); (A.M.)
- Faculty of Life Science, Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai 400094, India; (P.P.); (B.L.T.); (P.R.)
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Yadav AK, Chan J. Activity-based bioluminescence probes for in vivo sensing applications. Curr Opin Chem Biol 2023; 74:102310. [PMID: 37119771 PMCID: PMC10225331 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbpa.2023.102310] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2023] [Revised: 03/17/2023] [Accepted: 03/28/2023] [Indexed: 05/01/2023]
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Bioluminescence imaging is a highly sensitive technique commonly used for various in vivo applications. Recent efforts to expand the utility of this modality have led to the development of a suite of activity-based sensing (ABS) probes for bioluminescence imaging by 'caging' of luciferin and its structural analogs. The ability to selectively detect a given biomarker has presented researchers with many exciting opportunities to study both health and disease states in animal models. Here, we highlight recent (2021-2023) bioluminescence-based ABS probes with an emphasis on probe design and in vivo validation experiments.
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- Anuj K Yadav
- Department of Chemistry, Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology, and Cancer Center at Illinois, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, Illinois 61801, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology, and Cancer Center at Illinois, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, Illinois 61801, United States.
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Hu X, Tang R, Bai L, Liu S, Liang G, Sun X. CBT‐Cys click reaction for optical bioimaging in vivo. VIEW 2023. [DOI: 10.1002/viw.20220065] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/31/2023] Open
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Morozova EP, Smoliarova TE, Lukyanenko KA, Kirillova MA, Volochaev MN, Kichkailo AS, Ranjan R, Kratasyuk VA. Metal-enhanced bioluminescence by detergent stabilized Ag and Au nanoparticles. Talanta 2023; 254:124157. [PMID: 36470014 DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2022.124157] [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: 08/16/2022] [Revised: 11/25/2022] [Accepted: 11/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022]
Abstract
The assessment of microbial contamination is an important aspect of ensuring human food safety. One of the modern methods for the evaluation of microbial contamination is the estimation of the amount of ATP using firefly luciferase. In this case, the choice of an effective composition of the extraction buffer is crucial. In this study, we examined the influence of silver and gold nanoparticles on the firefly bioluminescent system during the ATP extraction process. It was found that gold nanoparticles stabilized with benzalkonium chloride and Triton X-100 enhanced bioluminescent system signal intensity due to metal-enhanced bioluminescence. Moreover, silver and gold nanoparticles could be used as extracting agents. So, using gold nanoparticles stabilized with BAC and Triton X-100 as ATP extraction agents with further detection by a bioluminescent system makes it possible to develop an ATP biosensor with higher sensitivity.
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- Elizaveta P Morozova
- Siberian Federal University, Krasnoyarsk 660041, Russia; Federal Research Center KSC SB RAS, Krasnoyarsk 660036, Russia; Krasnoyarsk State Medical University, Krasnoyarsk, 660022, Russia
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- Siberian Federal University, Krasnoyarsk 660041, Russia; Federal Research Center KSC SB RAS, Krasnoyarsk 660036, Russia; Krasnoyarsk State Medical University, Krasnoyarsk, 660022, Russia
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- Federal Research Center KSC SB RAS, Krasnoyarsk 660036, Russia; Krasnoyarsk State Medical University, Krasnoyarsk, 660022, Russia
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- Siberian Federal University, Krasnoyarsk 660041, Russia
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Ono R, Osawa K, Takahashi Y, Noguchi Y, Kitada N, Saito-Moriya R, Hirano T, Maki SA, Shibata K, Akiyama H, Kanno KI, Itabashi H, Hiyama M. Quantum yield of near-infrared bioluminescence with firefly luciferin analog: AkaLumine. J Photochem Photobiol A Chem 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jphotochem.2022.114270] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Martínez-Pérez-Cejuela H, Gregucci D, Calabretta MM, Simó-Alfonso EF, Herrero-Martínez JM, Michelini E. Novel Nanozeolitic Imidazolate Framework (ZIF-8)-Luciferase Biocomposite for Nanosensing Applications. Anal Chem 2022; 95:2540-2547. [PMID: 36473148 PMCID: PMC9893222 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.2c05001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
Abstract
The identification of new strategies to improve the stability of proteins is of utmost importance for a number of applications, from biosensing to biocatalysis. Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) have been shown as a versatile host platform for the immobilization of proteins, with the potential to protect proteins in harsh conditions. In this work, a new thermostable luciferase mutant has been selected as a bioluminescent protein model to investigate the suitability of MOFs to improve its stability and prompt its applications in real-world applications, for example, ATP detection in portable systems. The luciferase has been immobilized onto zeolitic imidazolate framework-8 (ZIF-8) to obtain a bioluminescent biocomposite with enhanced performance. The biocomposite ZIF-8@luc has been characterized in harsh conditions (e.g., high temperature, non-native pH, etc.). Bioluminescence properties confirmed that MOF enhanced the luciferase stability at acidic pH, in the presence of organic solvents, and at -20 °C. To assess the feasibility of this approach, the recyclability, storage stability, precision, and Michaelis-Menten constants (Km) for ATP and d-luciferin have been also evaluated. As a proof of principle, the suitability for ATP detection was investigated and the biocomposite outperformed the free enzyme in the same experimental conditions, achieving a limit of detection for ATP down to 0.2 fmol.
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- Héctor Martínez-Pérez-Cejuela
- Department
of Chemistry “Giacomo Ciamician”, University of Bologna, Via Selmi 2, 40126 Bologna, Italy,Department
of Analytical Chemistry, University of Valencia, C/Dr. Moliner, 50, 46100 Burjassot, Valencia, Spain
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- Department
of Chemistry “Giacomo Ciamician”, University of Bologna, Via Selmi 2, 40126 Bologna, Italy,Center
for Applied Biomedical Research (CRBA), Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Policlinico S. Orsola-Malpighi, 40138 Bologna, Italy
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- Department
of Chemistry “Giacomo Ciamician”, University of Bologna, Via Selmi 2, 40126 Bologna, Italy,Center
for Applied Biomedical Research (CRBA), Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Policlinico S. Orsola-Malpighi, 40138 Bologna, Italy
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- Department
of Chemistry “Giacomo Ciamician”, University of Bologna, Via Selmi 2, 40126 Bologna, Italy,Center
for Applied Biomedical Research (CRBA), Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Policlinico S. Orsola-Malpighi, 40138 Bologna, Italy,Health
Sciences and Technologies Interdepartmental Center for Industrial
Research (HSTICIR), University of Bologna, 40126 Bologna, Italy,. Tel: +39 051 20 9 9533
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Al-Handawi MB, Polavaram S, Kurlevskaya A, Commins P, Schramm S, Carrasco-López C, Lui NM, Solntsev KM, Laptenok SP, Navizet I, Naumov P. Spectrochemistry of Firefly Bioluminescence. Chem Rev 2022; 122:13207-13234. [PMID: 35926147 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.1c01047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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The chemical reactions underlying the emission of light in fireflies and other bioluminescent beetles are some of the most thoroughly studied processes by scientists worldwide. Despite these remarkable efforts, fierce academic arguments continue around even some of the most fundamental aspects of the reaction mechanism behind the beetle bioluminescence. In an attempt to reach a consensus, we made an exhaustive search of the available literature and compiled the key discoveries on the fluorescence and chemiluminescence spectrochemistry of the emitting molecule, the firefly oxyluciferin, and its chemical analogues reported over the past 50+ years. The factors that affect the light emission, including intermolecular interactions, solvent polarity, and electronic effects, were analyzed in the context of both the reaction mechanism and the different colors of light emitted by different luciferases. The collective data points toward a combined emission of multiple coexistent forms of oxyluciferin as the most probable explanation for the variation in color of the emitted light. We also highlight realistic research directions to eventually address some of the remaining questions related to firefly bioluminescence. It is our hope that this extensive compilation of data and detailed analysis will not only consolidate the existing body of knowledge on this important phenomenon but will also aid in reaching a wider consensus on some of the mechanistic details of firefly bioluminescence.
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- Marieh B Al-Handawi
- Smart Materials Lab (SML), New York University Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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- Smart Materials Lab (SML), New York University Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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- Smart Materials Lab (SML), New York University Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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- Smart Materials Lab (SML), New York University Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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- Merck KGaA, Frankfurter Strasse 250, 64293 Darmstadt, Germany
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Princeton University, Princeton, New Jersey 08544, United States
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York 14853, United States
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- School of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia 30332, United States
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- Biological and Environmental Science and Engineering Division, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Thuwal 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- Univ. Gustave Eiffel, Univ. Paris Est Creteil, CNRS, UMR 8208, MSME, F-77454 Marne-la-Vallée, France
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- Smart Materials Lab (SML), New York University Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.,Molecular Design Institute, Department of Chemistry, New York University, 100 Washington Square East, New York, New York 10003, United States
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Yang X, Qin X, Ji H, Du L, Li M. Constructing firefly luciferin bioluminescence probes for in vivo imaging. Org Biomol Chem 2022; 20:1360-1372. [PMID: 35080225 DOI: 10.1039/d1ob01940f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/25/2024]
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Bioluminescence imaging (BLI) is a widely applied visual approach for real-time detecting many physiological and pathological processes in a variety of biological systems. Based on the caging strategy, lots of bioluminescent probes have been well developed. While the targets react with recognizable groups, caged luciferins liberate luciferase substrates, which react with luciferase generating a bioluminescent response. Among the various bioluminescent systems, the most widely utilized bioluminescent system is the firefly luciferin system. The H and carboxylic acid of luciferin are critically caged sites. The introduced self-immolative linker extends the applications of probes. Firefly luciferin system probes have been successfully applied for analyzing physiological processes, monitoring the environment, diagnosing diseases, screening candidate drugs, and evaluating the therapeutic effect. Here, we systematically review the general design strategies of firefly luciferin bioluminescence probes and their applications. Bioluminescence probes provide a new approach for facilitating investigation in a diverse range of fields. It inspires us to explore more robust light emission luciferin and novel design strategies to develop bioluminescent probes.
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- Xingye Yang
- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology, School of Pharmacy, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250012, China.
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- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology, School of Pharmacy, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250012, China.
- School of Pharmacy, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi 530021, China
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- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology, School of Pharmacy, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250012, China.
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- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology, School of Pharmacy, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250012, China.
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- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology, School of Pharmacy, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250012, China.
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Li Y, Jin C, Xu H, Wu W, Wang Y, Wu J, Liu T, Wan G, Yue X, Bu X. Identification of 2-Benzylidene-tetralone Derivatives as Highly Potent and Reversible Firefly Luciferase Inhibitors. ACS Med Chem Lett 2022; 13:304-311. [PMID: 35178187 PMCID: PMC8842144 DOI: 10.1021/acsmedchemlett.1c00671] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2021] [Accepted: 01/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
Abstract
The extensive applications of Firefly luciferase (Fluc) in numerous biological, biomedical, and clinical investigations rendered an urgent need for efficient and biocompatible Fluc inhibitors for the construction of novel assay platforms. Herein we describe the identification of 2-benzylidene-tetralone derivatives as highly potent and reversible Firefly luciferase inhibitors by competing with d-luciferin. The most active compound 48 was found to have >7000 fold higher potency (IC50 = 0.25 nM) than that of the well-known luciferase inhibitor resveratrol (IC50 = 1.9 μM) biochemically with sub- to low nanomolar IC50 values, and it can efficiently block the Fluc generated bioluminescence in vivo.
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- Yunzhi Li
- School
of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sun Yat-sen
University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School
of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sun Yat-sen
University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School
of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sun Yat-sen
University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School
of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sun Yat-sen
University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School
of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sun Yat-sen
University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School
of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sun Yat-sen
University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- State
Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation
Center for Cancer Medicine, Sun Yat-sen
University Cancer Center, Guangzhou 510060, China
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- School
of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sun Yat-sen
University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Department
of Radiation Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, China,Institute
of Precision Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, China,
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- School
of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sun Yat-sen
University, Guangzhou 510006, China,. Tel and fax: 020-39943054
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Mastraccio KE, Huaman C, Laing ED, Broder CC, Schaefer BC. Longitudinal Tracing of Lyssavirus Infection in Mice via In Vivo Bioluminescence Imaging. Methods Mol Biol 2022; 2524:369-394. [PMID: 35821488 DOI: 10.1007/978-1-0716-2453-1_30] [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] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
Abstract
Bioluminescence imaging (BLI) is a technique that can be employed to quantify biological processes in living cells. When used in small animal models such as mice, BLI can provide both longitudinal and positional information regarding the biological process under investigation. Although perhaps best known for its utility in non-invasively quantifying tumor burden over time in experimental animals, BLI has also been applied in many pathogenesis models to track pathogen burden and responses to therapeutic interventions. In this chapter, we present a BLI-based method for tracing anatomical progression of lyssavirus infection in a mouse model. We also include validation methods to ensure that semiquantitative BLI data correlate well with viral load. Due to the longitudinal nature of this approach, lyssavirus pathogenesis and therapeutic intervention studies can be performed with far fewer animals than more traditional approaches, which typically require euthanasia of large animal groups at every data collection time point.
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- Kate E Mastraccio
- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Uniformed Services University, Bethesda, MD, USA
- David Axelrod Institute, Wadsworth Center, NYS Department of Health, Albany, NY, USA
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Uniformed Services University, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Uniformed Services University, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Uniformed Services University, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Uniformed Services University, Bethesda, MD, USA.
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Kumagai R, Ono R, Akiyama H, Itabashi H, Hiyama M. Photo-bleaching of Firefly Luciferin with UV Irradiation. Chem Phys Lett 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cplett.2022.139414] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Siepi M, Oliva R, Masino A, Gaglione R, Arciello A, Russo R, Di Maro A, Zanfardino A, Varcamonti M, Petraccone L, Del Vecchio P, Merola M, Pizzo E, Notomista E, Cafaro V. Environment-Sensitive Fluorescent Labelling of Peptides by Luciferin Analogues. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:ijms222413312. [PMID: 34948103 PMCID: PMC8706149 DOI: 10.3390/ijms222413312] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2021] [Revised: 12/03/2021] [Accepted: 12/07/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
Abstract
Environment-sensitive fluorophores are very valuable tools in the study of molecular and cellular processes. When used to label proteins and peptides, they allow for the monitoring of even small variations in the local microenvironment, thus acting as reporters of conformational variations and binding events. Luciferin and aminoluciferin, well known substrates of firefly luciferase, are environment-sensitive fluorophores with unusual and still-unexploited properties. Both fluorophores show strong solvatochromism. Moreover, luciferin fluorescence is influenced by pH and water abundance. These features allow to detect local variations of pH, solvent polarity and local water concentration, even when they occur simultaneously, by analyzing excitation and emission spectra. Here, we describe the characterization of (amino)luciferin-labeled derivatives of four bioactive peptides: the antimicrobial peptides GKY20 and ApoBL, the antitumor peptide p53pAnt and the integrin-binding peptide RGD. The two probes allowed for the study of the interaction of the peptides with model membranes, SDS micelles, lipopolysaccharide micelles and Escherichia coli cells. Kd values and binding stoichiometries for lipopolysaccharide were also determined. Aminoluciferin also proved to be very well-suited to confocal laser scanning microscopy. Overall, the characterization of the labeled peptides demonstrates that luciferin and aminoluciferin are previously neglected environment-sensitive labels with widespread potential applications in the study of proteins and peptides.
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- Marialuisa Siepi
- Department of Biology, University of Naples Federico II, 80126 Naples, Italy; (M.S.); (A.M.); (A.Z.); (M.V.); (M.M.); (E.P.); (V.C.)
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- Department of Chemical Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, 80126 Naples, Italy; (R.O.); (R.G.); (A.A.); (L.P.); (P.D.V.)
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- Department of Biology, University of Naples Federico II, 80126 Naples, Italy; (M.S.); (A.M.); (A.Z.); (M.V.); (M.M.); (E.P.); (V.C.)
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- Department of Chemical Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, 80126 Naples, Italy; (R.O.); (R.G.); (A.A.); (L.P.); (P.D.V.)
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- Department of Chemical Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, 80126 Naples, Italy; (R.O.); (R.G.); (A.A.); (L.P.); (P.D.V.)
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- Department of Environmental, Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technologies, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, 81100 Caserta, Italy; (R.R.); (A.D.M.)
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- Department of Environmental, Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technologies, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, 81100 Caserta, Italy; (R.R.); (A.D.M.)
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- Department of Biology, University of Naples Federico II, 80126 Naples, Italy; (M.S.); (A.M.); (A.Z.); (M.V.); (M.M.); (E.P.); (V.C.)
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- Department of Biology, University of Naples Federico II, 80126 Naples, Italy; (M.S.); (A.M.); (A.Z.); (M.V.); (M.M.); (E.P.); (V.C.)
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- Department of Chemical Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, 80126 Naples, Italy; (R.O.); (R.G.); (A.A.); (L.P.); (P.D.V.)
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- Department of Chemical Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, 80126 Naples, Italy; (R.O.); (R.G.); (A.A.); (L.P.); (P.D.V.)
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- Department of Biology, University of Naples Federico II, 80126 Naples, Italy; (M.S.); (A.M.); (A.Z.); (M.V.); (M.M.); (E.P.); (V.C.)
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- Department of Biology, University of Naples Federico II, 80126 Naples, Italy; (M.S.); (A.M.); (A.Z.); (M.V.); (M.M.); (E.P.); (V.C.)
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- Department of Biology, University of Naples Federico II, 80126 Naples, Italy; (M.S.); (A.M.); (A.Z.); (M.V.); (M.M.); (E.P.); (V.C.)
- Correspondence:
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- Department of Biology, University of Naples Federico II, 80126 Naples, Italy; (M.S.); (A.M.); (A.Z.); (M.V.); (M.M.); (E.P.); (V.C.)
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Chen Y, Wu C, Wang C, Zhang T, Hua Y, Shen Y, Liang G. Bioluminescence Imaging of Urokinase-Type Plasminogen Activator Activity in Vitro and in Tumors. Anal Chem 2021; 93:9970-9973. [PMID: 34264075 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.1c02499] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
Abstract
Urokinase-type plasminogen activator (uPA) is a cell-secreted serine protease and plays a significant role in numerous biological processes. Overexpression of uPA has been proved to be relevant to some malignant tumors as well as poor prognosis. However, bioluminescence (BL) probes for selectively sensing uPA activity have not been reported up to now. Herein, we designed a BL probe, GGR-AmLuc, to detect uPA in vitro and sense uPA both inside cells and in tumors. In vitro studies demonstrated that GGR-AmLuc was able to selectively detect uPA with a limit of detection (LOD) of 1.37 μg/L. Moreover, GGR-AmLuc was successfully applied to image uPA in living subjects with excellent sensitivity. We anticipate that probe GGR-AmLuc could be applied for highly sensitive diagnosis of cancers overexpressing uPA and provide guidance for cancer treatment in the near future.
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- Yinglu Chen
- Hefei National Laboratory of Physical Sciences at Microscale, Department of Chemistry, University of Science and Technology of China, 96 Jinzhai Road, Hefei, Anhui 230026, China
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- Hefei National Laboratory of Physical Sciences at Microscale, Department of Chemistry, University of Science and Technology of China, 96 Jinzhai Road, Hefei, Anhui 230026, China
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- Hefei National Laboratory of Physical Sciences at Microscale, Department of Chemistry, University of Science and Technology of China, 96 Jinzhai Road, Hefei, Anhui 230026, China
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- School of Life Sciences, University of Science and Technology of China, 443 Huangshan Road, Hefei, Anhui 230027, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Zhongda Hospital, School of Medicine, Southeast University, 87 Dingjiaqiao, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210009, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Zhongda Hospital, School of Medicine, Southeast University, 87 Dingjiaqiao, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210009, China
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- Hefei National Laboratory of Physical Sciences at Microscale, Department of Chemistry, University of Science and Technology of China, 96 Jinzhai Road, Hefei, Anhui 230026, China.,State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics, School of Biological Sciences and Medical Engineering, Southeast University, 2 Sipailou Road, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210096, China
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Ogawa H, Ono R, Noguchi Y, Kitada N, Saito-Moriya R, Maki SA, Akiyama H, Itabashi H, Hiyama M. Absorption Spectra for Firefly Bioluminescence Substrate Analog: TokeOni in Various pH Solutions. Photochem Photobiol 2021; 97:1016-1022. [PMID: 34081790 DOI: 10.1111/php.13458] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2021] [Accepted: 06/01/2021] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
Abstract
AkaLumine hydrochloride, named TokeOni, is one of the firefly luciferin analogs, and its reaction with firefly luciferase produces near-infrared (NIR) bioluminescence. Prior to studying the bioluminescence mechanism, basic knowledge about the chemical structures, electronic states, and absorption properties of TokeOni at various pH values of solution has to be acquired. In this paper, the absorption spectra for TokeOni and AkaLumine at pH 2-10 were measured. Density functional theory (DFT) calculations, time-dependent DFT calculations, and the vibrational analyses were carried out. The absorption spectra indicate that the chemical forms of TokeOni in solutions are same as those of AkaLumine. The peaks at pH 7-10 in the absorption spectra correspond to the excitation from the ground state of a carboxylate anion of AkaLumine, the peak at pH 2 corresponds to the excitation from the ground state of a carboxylate anion with an N-protonated thiazoline ring and N-protonated dimethylamino group of AkaLumine, and the peak at pH 4 corresponds to the excitation from the ground state of a carboxylate anion with an N-protonated thiazoline ring of AkaLumine.
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- Haruhisa Ogawa
- Graduate School of Science and Technology, Gunma University, Gunma, Japan
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- Graduate School of Science and Technology, Gunma University, Gunma, Japan.,Institute for Solid State Physics, The University of Tokyo, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of Applied Chemistry and Biochemical Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering, Shizuoka University, Shizuoka, Japan
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- Department of Engineering Science, Graduate School of Informatics and Engineering, The University of Electro-Communications, Chofu, Tokyo, Japan.,Center for Neuroscience and Biomedical Engineering (CNBE), The University of Electro-Communications, Chofu, Tokyo, Japan
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- School of Pharmacy, Tokyo University of Pharmacy & Life Sciences, Hachioji, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Engineering Science, Graduate School of Informatics and Engineering, The University of Electro-Communications, Chofu, Tokyo, Japan.,Center for Neuroscience and Biomedical Engineering (CNBE), The University of Electro-Communications, Chofu, Tokyo, Japan
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- Institute for Solid State Physics, The University of Tokyo, Chiba, Japan.,AIST-UTokyo Advanced Operando-Measurement Technology Open Innovation Laboratory (OPERANDO-OIL), Kashiwa, Chiba, Japan
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- Graduate School of Science and Technology, Gunma University, Gunma, Japan
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- Graduate School of Science and Technology, Gunma University, Gunma, Japan.,Institute for Solid State Physics, The University of Tokyo, Chiba, Japan
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Saito-Moriya R, Nakayama J, Kamiya G, Kitada N, Obata R, Maki SA, Aoyama H. How to Select Firefly Luciferin Analogues for In Vivo Imaging. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:1848. [PMID: 33673331 PMCID: PMC7918177 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22041848] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2021] [Revised: 02/05/2021] [Accepted: 02/09/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
Abstract
Bioluminescence reactions are widely applied in optical in vivo imaging in the life science and medical fields. Such reactions produce light upon the oxidation of a luciferin (substrate) catalyzed by a luciferase (enzyme), and this bioluminescence enables the quantification of tumor cells and gene expression in animal models. Many researchers have developed single-color or multicolor bioluminescence systems based on artificial luciferin analogues and/or luciferase mutants, for application in vivo bioluminescence imaging (BLI). In the current review, we focus on the characteristics of firefly BLI technology and discuss the development of luciferin analogues for high-resolution in vivo BLI. In addition, we discuss the novel luciferin analogues TokeOni and seMpai, which show potential as high-sensitivity in vivo BLI reagents.
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- Ryohei Saito-Moriya
- School of Pharmacy, Tokyo University of Pharmacy and Life Sciences, Tokyo 192-0392, Japan
- Department of Engineering Science, Graduate School of Informatics and Engineering, The University of Electro-Communications, Tokyo 182-8585, Japan
- Center for Neuroscience and Biomedical Engineering, The University of Electro-Communications, Tokyo 182-8585, Japan
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- Division of Cellular Signaling, National Cancer Center Research Institute, Tokyo 104-0045, Japan
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- Department of Engineering Science, Graduate School of Informatics and Engineering, The University of Electro-Communications, Tokyo 182-8585, Japan
- Center for Neuroscience and Biomedical Engineering, The University of Electro-Communications, Tokyo 182-8585, Japan
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- Department of Engineering Science, Graduate School of Informatics and Engineering, The University of Electro-Communications, Tokyo 182-8585, Japan
- Center for Neuroscience and Biomedical Engineering, The University of Electro-Communications, Tokyo 182-8585, Japan
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- Department of Engineering Science, Graduate School of Informatics and Engineering, The University of Electro-Communications, Tokyo 182-8585, Japan
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- Department of Engineering Science, Graduate School of Informatics and Engineering, The University of Electro-Communications, Tokyo 182-8585, Japan
- Center for Neuroscience and Biomedical Engineering, The University of Electro-Communications, Tokyo 182-8585, Japan
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- School of Pharmacy, Tokyo University of Pharmacy and Life Sciences, Tokyo 192-0392, Japan
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