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Ferreira JRM, Esteves CIC, Marques MMB, Guieu S. Locking the GFP Fluorophore to Enhance Its Emission Intensity. Molecules 2022; 28:molecules28010234. [PMID: 36615428 PMCID: PMC9822164 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28010234] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2022] [Revised: 12/19/2022] [Accepted: 12/25/2022] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
Abstract
The Green Fluorescent Protein (GFP) and its analogues have been widely used as fluorescent biomarkers in cell biology. Yet, the chromophore responsible for the fluorescence of the GFP is not emissive when isolated in solution, outside the protein environment. The most accepted explanation is that the quenching of the fluorescence results from the rotation of the aryl-alkene bond and from the Z/E isomerization. Over the years, many efforts have been performed to block these torsional rotations, mimicking the environment inside the protein β-barrel, to restore the emission intensity. Molecule rigidification through chemical modifications or complexation, or through crystallization, is one of the strategies used. This review presents an overview of the strategies developed to achieve highly emissive GFP chromophore by hindering the torsional rotations.
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- Joana R. M. Ferreira
- LAQV-REQUIMTE, Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, Campus de Santiago, 3010-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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- LAQV-REQUIMTE, Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, Campus de Santiago, 3010-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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- LAQV-REQUIMTE, Department of Chemistry, School of Science and Technology, New University of Lisbon, 2829-516 Caparica, Portugal
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- LAQV-REQUIMTE, Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, Campus de Santiago, 3010-193 Aveiro, Portugal
- CICECO-Aveiro Institute of Materials, Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, Campus de Santiago, 3010-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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Hu B, Liu R, Liu Q, Lin Z, Shi Y, Li J, Wang L, Li L, Xiao X, Wu Y. Engineering surface patterns on nanoparticles: New insights on nano-bio interactions. J Mater Chem B 2022; 10:2357-2383. [DOI: 10.1039/d1tb02549j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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The surface properties of nanoparticles affect their fates in biological systems. Based on nanotechnology and methodology, pioneering works have explored the effects of chemical surface patterns on the behavior of...
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Kong J, Wang Y, Qi W, Huang M, Su R, He Z. Green fluorescent protein inspired fluorophores. Adv Colloid Interface Sci 2020; 285:102286. [PMID: 33164780 DOI: 10.1016/j.cis.2020.102286] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2020] [Revised: 10/11/2020] [Accepted: 10/12/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Green fluorescence proteins (GFP) are appealing to a variety of biomedical and biotechnology applications, such as protein fusion, subcellular localizations, cell visualization, protein-protein interaction, and genetically encoded sensors. To mimic the fluorescence of GFP, various compounds, such as GFP chromophores analogs, hydrogen bond-rich proteins, and aromatic peptidyl nanostructures that preclude free rotation of the aryl-alkene bond, have been developed to adapt them for a fantastic range of applications. Herein, we firstly summarize the structure and luminescent mechanism of GFP. Based on this, the design strategy, fluorescent properties, and the advanced applications of GFP-inspired fluorophores are then carefully discussed. The diverse advantages of bioinspired fluorophores, such as biocompatibility, structural simplicity, and capacity to form a variety of functional nanostructures, endow them potential candidates as the next-generation bio-organic optical materials.
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Tsai M, Tsai S, Huang Y, Wang C, Sun S, Yang J. Hydrogen Bonding‐Induced H‐Aggregation for Fluorescence Turn‐On of the GFP Chromophore: Supramolecular Structural Rigidity. Chemistry 2020; 26:5942-5945. [DOI: 10.1002/chem.202000358] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2020] [Revised: 02/25/2020] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
Affiliation(s)
- Meng‐Shiue Tsai
- Department of ChemistryNational (Taiwan) University, No 1, Sec 4 Roosevelt Rd Taipei 10617 Taiwan
- Institute of ChemistryAcademia Sinica, No. 128, Sec. 2 Academia Rd., Nankang Taipei 11529 Taiwan
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- Department of Applied ChemistryNational Chiao-Tung University, No. 1001 University Rd Hsinchu 30010 Taiwan
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- Department of Applied ChemistryNational Chiao-Tung University, No. 1001 University Rd Hsinchu 30010 Taiwan
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- Department of Applied ChemistryNational Chiao-Tung University, No. 1001 University Rd Hsinchu 30010 Taiwan
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- Institute of ChemistryAcademia Sinica, No. 128, Sec. 2 Academia Rd., Nankang Taipei 11529 Taiwan
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- Department of ChemistryNational (Taiwan) University, No 1, Sec 4 Roosevelt Rd Taipei 10617 Taiwan
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Liu MX, Ma LL, Liu XY, Liu JY, Lu ZL, Liu R, He L. Combination of [12]aneN 3 and Triphenylamine-Benzylideneimidazolone as Nonviral Gene Vectors with Two-Photon and AIE Properties. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2019; 11:42975-42987. [PMID: 31657894 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.9b15169] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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Three nonviral gene vectors, TPA-BI-A/B/C, have been designed and synthesized by the combination of one or two hydrophilic [12]aneN3 moieties and two-photon fluorescent triphenylamine-benzylideneimidazolone (TPA-BI) units through different ester linkage. Spectroscopic characterization demonstrated that TPA-BI-A/B/C had strong aggregation-induced emissions (AIE), large Stokes shifts (230, 284, and 263 nm), and large two-photon absorption cross sections (δ2PA) (67, 592, and 80 GM). Gel electrophoresis indicated that the three compounds completely condensed DNA at 15 μM in the presence of DOPE, and showed the lipase- and pH-triggered reversible release of DNA and the fluorescent recognition of the different lengths of ssDNA and dsDNA. The optimal TPA-BI-C/DOPE-mediated luciferase and GFP activity was 146% and 290% higher than those of Lipo2000. The transfection process of DNA could be traced clearly through one- and two-photon fluorescence spectra, and displayed in a 3D-video. TPA-BI-C/DOPE successfully transfected the GFP gene into zebrafish, which was superior to Lipo2000 (192%). In conclusion, TPA-BI-C/DOPE is the first nonviral gene vector with the abilities of pH/lipase enzyme responsiveness, one/two-photon fluorescent tracking of intracellular delivery of DNA, and successful transfection in vivo and in vitro, even better than Lipo2000.
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- Ming-Xuan Liu
- Key Laboratory of Radiopharmaceuticals, Ministry of Education; College of Chemistry , Beijing Normal University , Beijing 100875 , People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Radiopharmaceuticals, Ministry of Education; College of Chemistry , Beijing Normal University , Beijing 100875 , People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Radiopharmaceuticals, Ministry of Education; College of Chemistry , Beijing Normal University , Beijing 100875 , People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Radiopharmaceuticals, Ministry of Education; College of Chemistry , Beijing Normal University , Beijing 100875 , People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Radiopharmaceuticals, Ministry of Education; College of Chemistry , Beijing Normal University , Beijing 100875 , People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Radiopharmaceuticals, Ministry of Education; College of Chemistry , Beijing Normal University , Beijing 100875 , People's Republic of China
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- National Institute for Food and Drug Control , Institute of Chemical Drug Control , TianTanXiLi 2 , Beijing 100050 , China
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Chen YZ, Wang XF, Tian Y, Guo WJ, Wu M, Wu LZ, Tung CH, Yang QZ, Niu Z. Filamentous Virus Oriented Pyrene Excimer Emission and Its Efficient Energy Transfer. J Photochem Photobiol A Chem 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jphotochem.2017.11.046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Tiu BDB, Advincula RC, Steinmetz NF. Nanomanufacture of Free-Standing, Porous, Janus-Type Films of Polymer-Plant Virus Nanoparticle Arrays. Methods Mol Biol 2018; 1776:143-157. [PMID: 29869239 DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4939-7808-3_9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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We present a facile method for preparing hierarchical assemblies of cowpea mosaic virus (CPMV) nanoparticles adsorbed onto patterned polypyrrole copolymer arrays, which can be released as a freely standing and microporous polymer-protein membrane with a Janus-type structure. The patterning protocol is based on colloidal sphere lithography wherein a sacrificial honeycomb pattern composed of colloidal polystyrene (PS) microspheres is assembled on an electrode. A thin layer of polypyrrole film is electropolymerized within the interstices of the template and monitored using an electrochemical quartz crystal microbalance with dissipation (EC-QCM-D) and microscopy. Dissolving the PS template reveals an inverse opaline pattern capable of electrostatically capturing the CPMV particles. Through an electrochemical trigger, the polypyrrole-CPMV delaminates from the surface producing a self-sustaining polymer-protein membrane that can potentially be used for sensing and nanocargo applications.
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- Brylee David B Tiu
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, USA
- Department of Macromolecular Science and Engineering, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, USA.
- Department of Macromolecular Science and Engineering, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, USA.
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, USA.
- Department of Macromolecular Science and Engineering, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, USA.
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, USA.
- Department of Radiology, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, USA.
- Case Comprehensive Cancer Center, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, USA.
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Feng G, Luo C, Yi H, Yuan L, Lin B, Luo X, Hu X, Wang H, Lei C, Nie Z, Yao S. DNA mimics of red fluorescent proteins (RFP) based on G-quadruplex-confined synthetic RFP chromophores. Nucleic Acids Res 2017; 45:10380-10392. [PMID: 28981852 PMCID: PMC5737560 DOI: 10.1093/nar/gkx803] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2017] [Revised: 08/26/2017] [Accepted: 08/31/2017] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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Red fluorescent proteins (RFPs) have emerged as valuable biological markers for biomolecule imaging in living systems. Developing artificial fluorogenic systems that mimic RFPs remains an unmet challenge. Here, we describe the design and synthesis of six new chromophores analogous to the chromophores in RFPs. We demonstrate, for the first time, that encapsulating RFP chromophore analogues in canonical DNA G-quadruplexes (G4) can activate bright fluorescence spanning red and far-red spectral regions (Em = 583-668 nm) that nearly match the entire RFP palette. Theoretical calculations and molecular dynamics simulations reveal that DNA G4 greatly restricts radiationless deactivation of chromophores induced by a twisted intramolecular charge transfer (TICT). These DNA mimics of RFP exhibit attractive photophysical properties comparable or superior to natural RFPs, including high quantum yield, large Stokes shifts, excellent anti-photobleaching properties, and two-photon fluorescence. Moreover, these RFP chromophore analogues are a novel and distinctive type of topology-selective G4 probe specific to parallel G4 conformation. The DNA mimics of RFP have been further exploited for imaging of target proteins. Using cancer-specific cell membrane biomarkers as targets, long-term real-time monitoring in single live cell and two-photon fluorescence imaging in tissue sections have been achieved without the need for genetic coding.
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- Guangfu Feng
- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, PR China
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- Pharmaceutical Engineering & Key Laboratory of Structure-Based Drug Design & Discovery, Ministry of Education, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang 110016, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, PR China
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- Molecular Science and Biomedicine laboratory, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, PR China
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- College of Biology, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, PR China
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Zhou Q, Liu X, Tian Y, Wu M, Niu Z. Mussel-Inspired Polydopamine Coating on Tobacco Mosaic Virus: One-Dimensional Hybrid Nanofibers for Gold Nanoparticle Growth. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2017; 33:9866-9872. [PMID: 28849937 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.7b02252] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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One-dimensional (1D) hybrid nanofibers with surface-deposited gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) have been fabricated by self-assembly of rod-like tobacco mosaic virus (TMV) with mussel-inspired polymerization of dopamine and in situ reduction of gold ion, providing a method for sensing the endocytic pathway of nanomaterial.
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- Quan Zhou
- Key Laboratory of Photochemical Conversion and Optoelectronic Materials, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences , Beijing 100190, China
- Key Laboratory of Coal Science and Technology of Shanxi Province and Ministry of Education, Taiyuan University of Technology , Taiyuan 030024, China
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- Key Laboratory of Photochemical Conversion and Optoelectronic Materials, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences , Beijing 100190, China
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- Key Laboratory of Photochemical Conversion and Optoelectronic Materials, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences , Beijing 100190, China
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- Key Laboratory of Photochemical Conversion and Optoelectronic Materials, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences , Beijing 100190, China
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- Key Laboratory of Photochemical Conversion and Optoelectronic Materials, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences , Beijing 100190, China
- School of Future Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences , Beijing 100049, China
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Dolgopolova EA, Moore TM, Ejegbavwo OA, Pellechia PJ, Smith MD, Shustova NB. A metal–organic framework as a flask: photophysics of confined chromophores with a benzylidene imidazolinone core. Chem Commun (Camb) 2017; 53:7361-7364. [DOI: 10.1039/c7cc02253k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Photophysics and dynamics of chromophores with a benzylidene imidazolinone core, responsible for emission of green fluorescent protein variants, were studied as a function of host topology by three approaches.
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
- University of South Carolina
- Columbia
- USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
- University of South Carolina
- Columbia
- USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
- University of South Carolina
- Columbia
- USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
- University of South Carolina
- Columbia
- USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
- University of South Carolina
- Columbia
- USA
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Ge S, Deng H, Su Y, Zhu X. Emission enhancement of GFP chromophore in aggregated state via combination of self-restricted effect and supramolecular host–guest complexation. RSC Adv 2017. [DOI: 10.1039/c7ra00974g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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The emission response of GFP chromophore in aggregated state is greatly enhanced more than 100-fold due to the inhibition of conformational motion and the reduction of strong π–π interaction.
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- Shanshan Ge
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- State Key Laboratory of Metal Matrix Composites
- Shanghai Jiao Tong University
- Shanghai 200240
- P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- State Key Laboratory of Metal Matrix Composites
- Shanghai Jiao Tong University
- Shanghai 200240
- P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- State Key Laboratory of Metal Matrix Composites
- Shanghai Jiao Tong University
- Shanghai 200240
- P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- State Key Laboratory of Metal Matrix Composites
- Shanghai Jiao Tong University
- Shanghai 200240
- P. R. China
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Deng H, Yu C, Gong L, Zhu X. Self-Restricted Green Fluorescent Protein Chromophore Analogues: Dramatic Emission Enhancement and Remarkable Solvatofluorochromism. J Phys Chem Lett 2016; 7:2935-2944. [PMID: 27404318 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpclett.6b01251] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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The confinement effect of the β-barrel defines the emission profiles of the chromophores of the green fluorescent protein (GFP) family. Here, we describe the design strategy and mimicking of confinement effects via the chromophore itself, termed the self-restricted effect. By systematically tailoring the GFP core, a family of 2,5-dialkoxy-substituted GFP chromophore analogues is found to be highly emissive and show remarkable solvatofluorochromism in fluid solvents. Fluorescence quantum yield (QY) and lifetime measurements, in combination with theoretical calculations, illustrate the mechanism relying on inhibition of torsional rotation around the exocyclic CC bond. Meanwhile, theoretical calculations further reveal that the electrostatic interaction between the solvent and the imidazolinone oxygen can contribute to suppress the radiationless decay channel around the exocyclic C═C double bond. Our findings put forward a universal approach toward unlocked highly emissive GFPc analogues, potentially promoting the understanding of the photophysics and biochemical application of GFP chromophore analogues.
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- Hongping Deng
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Metal Matrix Composites, Shanghai Jiao Tong University , 800 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai 200240, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Metal Matrix Composites, Shanghai Jiao Tong University , 800 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai 200240, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Liaoning Normal University , 850 Huanghe Road, Dalian 116029, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Metal Matrix Composites, Shanghai Jiao Tong University , 800 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai 200240, People's Republic of China
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Dolgopolova EA, Rice AM, Smith MD, Shustova NB. Photophysics, Dynamics, and Energy Transfer in Rigid Mimics of GFP-based Systems. Inorg Chem 2016; 55:7257-64. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.6b00835] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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- Ekaterina A. Dolgopolova
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina 29208, United States
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina 29208, United States
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina 29208, United States
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina 29208, United States
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Dolgopolova EA, Moore TM, Fellows WB, Smith MD, Shustova NB. Photophysics of GFP-related chromophores imposed by a scaffold design. Dalton Trans 2016; 45:9884-91. [DOI: 10.1039/c5dt05063d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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In this paper, a rigid scaffold imposes the photophysics of chromophores with a benzylidene imidazolidinone core by mimicking the β-barrel structure of the green fluorescent protein (GFP) and its analogs.
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- E. A. Dolgopolova
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
- University of South Carolina
- Columbia
- USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
- University of South Carolina
- Columbia
- USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
- University of South Carolina
- Columbia
- USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
- University of South Carolina
- Columbia
- USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
- University of South Carolina
- Columbia
- USA
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