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Zhang S, Ma M, Zhao C, Li J, Xu L, Zhang Z, Diao Q, Ma P, Song D. A novel low-background nitroreductase fluorescent probe for real-time fluorescence imaging and surgical guidance of thyroid cancer resection. Biosens Bioelectron 2024; 261:116514. [PMID: 38908291 DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2024.116514] [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: 05/15/2024] [Revised: 06/17/2024] [Accepted: 06/19/2024] [Indexed: 06/24/2024]
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Thyroid cancer always appears insidiously with few noticeable clinical symptoms. Due to its limitations, conventional ultrasound imaging can lead to missed or misdiagnosed cases. Surgery is still the primary treatment method of thyroid cancer, but removal of surrounding healthy tissues to minimize recurrence leads to overtreatment and added patient suffering. To address this challenge, herein, a nitroreductase (NTR) fluorescent probe, Ox-NTR, has been developed for detecting thyroid cancer and tracking the surgical removal of thyroid tumors by fluorescence imaging. The conjugated structure of oxazine 1 was disrupted, significantly reducing the issue of high background signals, thus effectively achieving low background fluorescence. Under hypoxic conditions, the nitro group of Ox-NTR can be reduced to an amine and subsequently decomposed into oxazine 1, emitting intense red fluorescence. Ox-NTR has a low detection limit of 0.09 μg/mL for NTR with excellent photostability and selectivity. Cellular studies show that Ox-NTR can effectively detect NTR levels in hypoxic thyroid cancer cells. Moreover, the ability of Ox-NTR of rapid response to thyroid cancer in vivo is confirmed by fluorescence imaging in mice, distinguishing tumors from normal tissues due to its superior low background fluorescence. Utilizing this fluorescence imaging method during surgical resection can guide the removal of tumors, preventing both missed tumor tissues and accidental removal of healthy tissue. In summary, the novel Ox-NTR offers precise detection capabilities that provide significant advantages over traditional imaging methods for thyroid cancer diagnosis and treatment, making it a valuable tool to guide tumor removal in surgical procedures.
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- Siqi Zhang
- College of Chemistry, Jilin Province Research Center for Engineering and Technology of Spectral Analytical Instruments, Jilin University, Qianjin Street 2699, Changchun, 130012, China
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- College of Chemistry, Jilin Province Research Center for Engineering and Technology of Spectral Analytical Instruments, Jilin University, Qianjin Street 2699, Changchun, 130012, China; School of Pharmacy, Jilin University, Qianjin Street 2699, Changchun, 130012, China
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- College of Chemistry, Jilin Province Research Center for Engineering and Technology of Spectral Analytical Instruments, Jilin University, Qianjin Street 2699, Changchun, 130012, China
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- College of Chemistry, Jilin Province Research Center for Engineering and Technology of Spectral Analytical Instruments, Jilin University, Qianjin Street 2699, Changchun, 130012, China
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- College of Chemistry, Jilin Province Research Center for Engineering and Technology of Spectral Analytical Instruments, Jilin University, Qianjin Street 2699, Changchun, 130012, China
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- The First Hospital of China Medical University, China Medical University, No. 77 Puhe Road, Shenyang North New Area, Shenyang, 110122, China
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- Liaoning Key Laboratory of Development and Utilization for Natural Products Active Molecules, School of Chemistry and Life Science, Anshan Normal University, Anshan, China
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- College of Chemistry, Jilin Province Research Center for Engineering and Technology of Spectral Analytical Instruments, Jilin University, Qianjin Street 2699, Changchun, 130012, China.
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- College of Chemistry, Jilin Province Research Center for Engineering and Technology of Spectral Analytical Instruments, Jilin University, Qianjin Street 2699, Changchun, 130012, China; Liaoning Key Laboratory of Development and Utilization for Natural Products Active Molecules, School of Chemistry and Life Science, Anshan Normal University, Anshan, China.
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Tong J, Shu J, Wang Y, Qi Y, Wang Y. A bioactive sprite: Recent advances in the application of vinyl sulfones in drug design and organic synthesis. Life Sci 2024; 352:122904. [PMID: 38986895 DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2024.122904] [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: 02/22/2024] [Revised: 06/20/2024] [Accepted: 07/06/2024] [Indexed: 07/12/2024]
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Vinyl sulfones, with their exceptional chemical properties, are known as the "chameleons" of organic synthesis and are widely used in the preparation of various sulfur-containing structures. However, their most alluring feature lies in their biological activity. The vinyl sulfone skeleton is ubiquitous in natural products and drug molecules and boasts a unique molecular structure and drug activity when compared to conventional drug molecules. As a result, vinyl sulfones have been extensively studied, playing a critical role in organic synthesis and pharmaceutical chemistry. In this review, we present a comprehensive analysis of the recent applications of vinyl sulfone structures in drug design, biology, and chemical synthesis. Furthermore, we explore the prospects of vinyl sulfones in diverse fields, offering insight into their potential future applications.
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- Jiangtao Tong
- Hubei province Key Laboratory of Science in Metallurgical Process, Wuhan University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430081, China
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- Hubei province Key Laboratory of Science in Metallurgical Process, Wuhan University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430081, China
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- Hubei province Key Laboratory of Science in Metallurgical Process, Wuhan University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430081, China.
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- Hubei province Key Laboratory of Science in Metallurgical Process, Wuhan University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430081, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430022, China.
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Cao T, Xu Z, Dong W, Ma H, Fan Z, Liu Y. A ratiometric fluorescent probe with dual-targeting capability for heat shock imaging. Talanta 2024; 276:126213. [PMID: 38718652 DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2024.126213] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2024] [Revised: 04/29/2024] [Accepted: 05/05/2024] [Indexed: 06/14/2024]
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HSO3- is an important reactive sulfur species that maintains the normal physiological activities of living organisms and participates in a variety of redox homeostatic processes. It has been found that changes in HSO3- levels is closely related to the heat stroke phenomenon of the organism. Heat stroke causes damage to normal cells, which in turn causes damage to the body and even death. It is crucial to accurately monitor and track the physiological behavior of HSO3- during heat stroke. Herein, a ratiometric multifunctional fluorescent probe DRM-SO2 with dual-targeting ability to rapidly and precisely recognize HSO3- being constructed based on the FRET mechanism. DRM-SO2 has extra Large Stokes shift (216 nm), very high sensitivity (DL = 12.2 nM), fast response time and good specificity. When DRM-SO2 undergoes Michael addition with HSO3-, the fluorescence emission peak was blue-shifted from 616 nm to 472 nm, and a clear ratiometric signal appeared. The interaction between lysosomes and mitochondria in maintaining cellular homeostasis was investigated by the dual-targeting ability of the probe using HSO3- as a mediator. DRM-SO2 achieved successful targeting and real-time monitoring of exogenous and endogenous HSO3- in the cells. More importantly, imaging experiments in heat stroke mice revealed high HSO3- expression in intestinal tissues. This provides new ideas and research tools for early prevention of heat stroke-induced diseases such as intestinal injuries. In addition, the semi-quantitative monitoring experiments for paper-based visualization of HSO3- make the probe promising for the design of portable detectors.
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- Ting Cao
- Key Laboratory of Magnetic Molecules & Magnetic Information Materials Ministry of Education, The School of Chemical and Material Science, Shanxi Normal University, Taiyuan 030031, China
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- Department of Radiology, Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400010, China
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- Key Laboratory of Magnetic Molecules & Magnetic Information Materials Ministry of Education, The School of Chemical and Material Science, Shanxi Normal University, Taiyuan 030031, China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials, Taiyuan Normal University, Jinzhong 030619, China
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- Key Laboratory of Magnetic Molecules & Magnetic Information Materials Ministry of Education, The School of Chemical and Material Science, Shanxi Normal University, Taiyuan 030031, China.
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- Department of Radiology, Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400010, China.
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Lee LCC, Lo KKW. Shining New Light on Biological Systems: Luminescent Transition Metal Complexes for Bioimaging and Biosensing Applications. Chem Rev 2024; 124:8825-9014. [PMID: 39052606 PMCID: PMC11328004 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.3c00629] [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: 07/27/2024]
Abstract
Luminescence imaging is a powerful and versatile technique for investigating cell physiology and pathology in living systems, making significant contributions to life science research and clinical diagnosis. In recent years, luminescent transition metal complexes have gained significant attention for diagnostic and therapeutic applications due to their unique photophysical and photochemical properties. In this Review, we provide a comprehensive overview of the recent development of luminescent transition metal complexes for bioimaging and biosensing applications, with a focus on transition metal centers with a d6, d8, and d10 electronic configuration. We elucidate the structure-property relationships of luminescent transition metal complexes, exploring how their structural characteristics can be manipulated to control their biological behavior such as cellular uptake, localization, biocompatibility, pharmacokinetics, and biodistribution. Furthermore, we introduce the various design strategies that leverage the interesting photophysical properties of luminescent transition metal complexes for a wide variety of biological applications, including autofluorescence-free imaging, multimodal imaging, organelle imaging, biological sensing, microenvironment monitoring, bioorthogonal labeling, bacterial imaging, and cell viability assessment. Finally, we provide insights into the challenges and perspectives of luminescent transition metal complexes for bioimaging and biosensing applications, as well as their use in disease diagnosis and treatment evaluation.
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- Lawrence Cho-Cheung Lee
- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, P. R. China
- Laboratory for Synthetic Chemistry and Chemical Biology Limited, Units 1503-1511, 15/F, Building 17W, Hong Kong Science Park, New Territories, Hong Kong, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, P. R. China
- State Key Laboratory of Terahertz and Millimeter Waves, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, P. R. China
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Wu YH, Wang GJ, Guo C, Wang PP, Wang JY, Hu XL, Zang Y, James TD, Li J, He XP. Isoindoline-based fluorogenic probes bearing a self-immolative linker for the sensitive and selective detection of O-GlcNAcase activity. Chem Commun (Camb) 2024; 60:8240-8243. [PMID: 39007923 DOI: 10.1039/d4cc02845g] [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: 07/16/2024]
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O-GlcNAcase (OGA) is implicated in several important biological and disease-relevant processes. Here, we synthesized fluorogenic probes for OGA by grafting GlcNAc directly or using a self-immolative linker to the hydroxyl position of 4-hydroxylisoindoline (BHID), a typical excited-state intramolecular proton transfer (ESIPT) probe. The probe was used for a fluorogenic assay to determine the half maximal inhibitory concentration of a known OGA inhibitor and differentiate between OGA and hexosaminidase when GlcNAc is replaced by GlcNPr, where a propionyl group is used instead of an acetyl group.
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- Yuan-Hao Wu
- Key Laboratory for Advanced Materials and Joint International Research Laboratory of Precision Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Feringa Nobel Prize Scientist Joint Research Center, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, 130 Meilong Rd, Shanghai 200237, China.
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- Key Laboratory for Advanced Materials and Joint International Research Laboratory of Precision Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Feringa Nobel Prize Scientist Joint Research Center, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, 130 Meilong Rd, Shanghai 200237, China.
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- Key Laboratory for Advanced Materials and Joint International Research Laboratory of Precision Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Feringa Nobel Prize Scientist Joint Research Center, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, 130 Meilong Rd, Shanghai 200237, China.
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- National Center for Drug Screening, State Key Laboratory of Drug Research, Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 201203, China.
- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210023, China
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- Shanghai Starriver Bilingual School, No. 2588 Jindu Road, Minhang District, Shanghai, China
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- Key Laboratory for Advanced Materials and Joint International Research Laboratory of Precision Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Feringa Nobel Prize Scientist Joint Research Center, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, 130 Meilong Rd, Shanghai 200237, China.
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- Lingang Laboratory, Shanghai 201203, China.
- School of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology, Hangzhou Institute for Advanced Study, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hangzhou, 310024, China
- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology, Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 201203, China
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Bath, Bath, BA2 7AY, UK.
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang 453007, China
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- National Center for Drug Screening, State Key Laboratory of Drug Research, Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 201203, China.
- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210023, China
- School of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology, Hangzhou Institute for Advanced Study, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hangzhou, 310024, China
- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology, Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 201203, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
- Zhongshan Institute for Drug Discovery, Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangdong 528400, China
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- Key Laboratory for Advanced Materials and Joint International Research Laboratory of Precision Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Feringa Nobel Prize Scientist Joint Research Center, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, 130 Meilong Rd, Shanghai 200237, China.
- The International Cooperation Laboratory on Signal Transduction, Eastern Hepatobiliary Surgery Hospital, National Center for Liver Cancer, Shanghai 200438, China
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Li K, Wang J, Wang J, Zheng Z, Liu X, Wang J, Zhang C, He S, Wei H, Yu CY. A Programmable Microfluidic Paper-Based Analytical Device for Simultaneous Colorimetric and Photothermal Visual Sensing of Multiple Enzyme Activities. Anal Chem 2024; 96:12181-12188. [PMID: 38975840 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.4c02389] [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: 07/09/2024]
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New strategies for the simultaneous and portable detection of multiple enzyme activities are highly desirable for clinical diagnosis and home care. However, the methods developed thus far generally suffer from high costs, cumbersome procedures, and heavy reliance on large-scale instruments. To satisfy the actual requirements of rapid, accurate, and on-site detection of multiple enzyme activities, we report herein a smartphone-assisted programmable microfluidic paper-based analytical device (μPAD) that utilizes colorimetric and photothermal signals for simultaneous, accurate, and visual quantitative detection of alkaline phosphatase (ALP) and butyrylcholinesterase (BChE). Specifically, the operation of this μPAD sensing platform is based on two sequential steps. Cobalt-doped mesoporous cerium oxide (Co-m-CeO2) with remarkable peroxidase-like activities under neutral conditions first catalytically decomposes H2O2 for effectively converting colorless 3,3',5,5'-tetramethylbenzidine (TMB) into blue oxidized TMB (oxTMB). The subsequent addition of ALP or BChE to their respective substrates produces a reducing substance that can somewhat inhibit the oxTMB transformation for compromised colorimetric and photothermal signals of oxTMB. Notably, these two-step bioenzyme-nanozyme cascade reactions strongly support the straightforward and excellent processability of this platform, which exhibit lower detection limits for ALP and BChE with a detection limit for BChE an order of magnitude lower than those of the other reported paper-based detection methods. The practicability and efficiency of this platform are further demonstrated through the analysis of clinical serum samples. This innovative platform exhibits great potential as a facile yet robust approach for simultaneous, accurate, and on-site visual detection of multiple enzyme activities in authentic samples.
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- Kailing Li
- Hunan Province Cooperative Innovation Center for Molecular Target New Drug Study, School of Pharmaceutical Science, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang 421001, China
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- Hunan Province Cooperative Innovation Center for Molecular Target New Drug Study, School of Pharmaceutical Science, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang 421001, China
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- Hunan Province Cooperative Innovation Center for Molecular Target New Drug Study, School of Pharmaceutical Science, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang 421001, China
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- Hunan Province Cooperative Innovation Center for Molecular Target New Drug Study, School of Pharmaceutical Science, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang 421001, China
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- Hunan Province Cooperative Innovation Center for Molecular Target New Drug Study, School of Pharmaceutical Science, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang 421001, China
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- Hunan Province Cooperative Innovation Center for Molecular Target New Drug Study, School of Pharmaceutical Science, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang 421001, China
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- Hunan Province Cooperative Innovation Center for Molecular Target New Drug Study, School of Pharmaceutical Science, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang 421001, China
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- Hunan Province Cooperative Innovation Center for Molecular Target New Drug Study, School of Pharmaceutical Science, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang 421001, China
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- Hunan Province Cooperative Innovation Center for Molecular Target New Drug Study, School of Pharmaceutical Science, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang 421001, China
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- Hunan Province Cooperative Innovation Center for Molecular Target New Drug Study, School of Pharmaceutical Science, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang 421001, China
- Affiliated Hospital of Hunan Academy of Chinese Medicine, Hunan Academy of Chinese Medicine, Changsha 410013, China
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Zhang E, Zhang Q, Wang S, Zhang G, Li A, Lu W, Ju P. A dual-emission fluorescent probe with independent polarity and viscosity responses: The synthesis, spectroscopy and bio-imaging applications. SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA. PART A, MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY 2024; 323:124873. [PMID: 39084016 DOI: 10.1016/j.saa.2024.124873] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2024] [Revised: 07/15/2024] [Accepted: 07/22/2024] [Indexed: 08/02/2024]
Abstract
Viscosity and polarity are essential parameters that play critical roles in various physiological processes. Thus, dual-emission fluorescent probes that respond to both polarity and viscosity are highly sought-after tools for studying these processes. In addressing this need, a novel fluorescent probe (L), with dual emissions centered at 460 nm and 780 nm, which can sensitively respond to polarity and viscosity respectively, has been developed. Probe (L) is constructed through rational molecular design, utilizing two conjugated synthons connected by a π-bond to form a D-π-A system. The twisted intramolecular charge transfer (TICT) state is dominant in low-viscosity environments, resulting in weak near-infrared (NIR) fluorescence. Conversely, the intramolecular charge transfer (ICT) state is expected to prevail in high-viscosity environments, leading to strong NIR fluorescence. The polarity-sensitive fluorescence centered at 460 nm can be attributed to the emission of the coumarin unit. Moreover, probe (L) exhibits low cytotoxicity and primarily targets mitochondria. By leveraging the dual-emission properties of probe (L), real-time imaging of polarity and viscosity fluctuations within cells has been achieved. Additionally, probe (L) can be used for in situ and in vivo imaging of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) with good imaging resolution.
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- Ensheng Zhang
- Key Laboratory of Life-Organic Analysis of Shandong Province, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qufu Normal University, Qufu, Shandong, 273165, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Life-Organic Analysis of Shandong Province, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qufu Normal University, Qufu, Shandong, 273165, China
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- Key Laboratory of Life-Organic Analysis of Shandong Province, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qufu Normal University, Qufu, Shandong, 273165, China
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- Key Laboratory of Life-Organic Analysis of Shandong Province, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qufu Normal University, Qufu, Shandong, 273165, China
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- Key Laboratory of Life-Organic Analysis of Shandong Province, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qufu Normal University, Qufu, Shandong, 273165, China
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- Key Laboratory of Life-Organic Analysis of Shandong Province, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qufu Normal University, Qufu, Shandong, 273165, China
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- Key Laboratory of Life-Organic Analysis of Shandong Province, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qufu Normal University, Qufu, Shandong, 273165, China.
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Miao J, Yao G, Huo Y, Wang B, Zhao W, Guo W. Constructing Heavy-Atom-Free Photosensitizers for Hypoxic Tumor Phototherapy Based on Donor-Excited Photoinduced Electron-Transfer-Driven Type-I and Type-II Mechanisms. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024. [PMID: 39042585 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c02175] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/25/2024]
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The spin-orbit charge transfer intersystem crossing (SOCT-ISC) photophysical process has shown great potential for constructing heavy-atom-free photosensitizers (PSs) for photodynamic therapy (PDT) of tumors. However, for almost all such PSs reported to date, the SOCT-ISC is driven by the acceptor-excited photoinduced electron transfer (a-PeT). In this work, for the first time the donor-excited photoinduced electron transfer (d-PeT)-driven SOCT-ISC mechanism is utilized to construct the heavy-atom-free PSs for PDT of tumors by directly installing the electron-deficient N-alkylquinolinium unit (as an electron acceptor) into the meso-position of the near-infrared (NIR) distyryl Bodipy chromophore (as an electron donor). In the less polar environment, the PSs exist as the monomer and promote the production of singlet oxygen (1O2) (Type-II) relying on the d-PeT-driven population of the triplet excited state via SOCT-ISC, whereas in the aqueous environment, they exist as nanoaggregates and induce the generation of superoxides (O2-•) and hydroxyl radicals (HO•) (Type-I) via the d-PeT-driven formation of the delocalized charge-separated state. The PSs could rapidly be internalized into cancer cells and induce the simultaneous production of intracellular 1O2, O2-•, and HO• upon NIR light irradiation, endowing the PSs with superb photocytotoxicity with IC50 values up to submicromolar levels whether under normoxia or under hypoxia. Based on the PSs platform, a tumor-targetable PS is developed, and its abilities in killing cancer cells and in ablating tumors without damage to normal cells/tissues under NIR light irradiation are verified in vitro and in vivo. The study expands the design scope of PSs by introducing the d-PeT conception, thus being highly valuable for achieving novel PSs in the realm of tumor PDT.
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- Junfeng Miao
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanxi University, Taiyuan 030006, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanxi University, Taiyuan 030006, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanxi University, Taiyuan 030006, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanxi University, Taiyuan 030006, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanxi University, Taiyuan 030006, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanxi University, Taiyuan 030006, China
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Wen X, Zhang C, Tian Y, Miao Y, Liu S, Xu JJ, Ye D, He J. Smart Molecular Imaging and Theranostic Probes by Enzymatic Molecular In Situ Self-Assembly. JACS AU 2024; 4:2426-2450. [PMID: 39055152 PMCID: PMC11267545 DOI: 10.1021/jacsau.4c00392] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2024] [Revised: 06/15/2024] [Accepted: 06/18/2024] [Indexed: 07/27/2024]
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Enzymatic molecular in situ self-assembly (E-MISA) that enables the synthesis of high-order nanostructures from synthetic small molecules inside a living subject has emerged as a promising strategy for molecular imaging and theranostics. This strategy leverages the catalytic activity of an enzyme to trigger probe substrate conversion and assembly in situ, permitting prolonging retention and congregating many molecules of probes in the targeted cells or tissues. Enhanced imaging signals or therapeutic functions can be achieved by responding to a specific enzyme. This E-MISA strategy has been successfully applied for the development of enzyme-activated smart molecular imaging or theranostic probes for in vivo applications. In this Perspective, we discuss the general principle of controlling in situ self-assembly of synthetic small molecules by an enzyme and then discuss the applications for the construction of "smart" imaging and theranostic probes against cancers and bacteria. Finally, we discuss the current challenges and perspectives in utilizing the E-MISA strategy for disease diagnoses and therapies, particularly for clinical translation.
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- Xidan Wen
- Department
of Nuclear Medicine, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Affiliated Hospital
of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210008, China
- State
Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, Chemistry
and Biomedicine Innovation Center (ChemBIC), School of Chemistry and
Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, 163 Xianlin Road, Nanjing 210023, China
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- Department
of Neurosurgery, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern
Medical University, Guangzhou 510282, China
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- State
Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, Chemistry
and Biomedicine Innovation Center (ChemBIC), School of Chemistry and
Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, 163 Xianlin Road, Nanjing 210023, China
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- State
Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, Chemistry
and Biomedicine Innovation Center (ChemBIC), School of Chemistry and
Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, 163 Xianlin Road, Nanjing 210023, China
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- State
Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, Chemistry
and Biomedicine Innovation Center (ChemBIC), School of Chemistry and
Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, 163 Xianlin Road, Nanjing 210023, China
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- State
Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, Chemistry
and Biomedicine Innovation Center (ChemBIC), School of Chemistry and
Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, 163 Xianlin Road, Nanjing 210023, China
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- State
Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, Chemistry
and Biomedicine Innovation Center (ChemBIC), School of Chemistry and
Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, 163 Xianlin Road, Nanjing 210023, China
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- Department
of Nuclear Medicine, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Affiliated Hospital
of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210008, China
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Shang Z, Zhu T, Xu Y, Meng Q, Liu D, Zhang R, Zhang Z. Rapid and on-site detection of bisulfite via a NIR fluorescent probe: A case study on the emission wavelength of probes with different quinolinium as electron-withdrawing groups. Talanta 2024; 279:126542. [PMID: 39032461 DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2024.126542] [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: 04/15/2024] [Revised: 07/03/2024] [Accepted: 07/09/2024] [Indexed: 07/23/2024]
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The emission of venenous sulfur dioxide (SO2) and its derivatives from industrial applications such as coking, transportation and food processing has caused great concern about public health and environmental quality. Probes that enable sensitivity and specificity to detect SO2 derivatives play a crucial role in its regulations and finally mitigating its environmental and health impacts, but fluorescent probes that can accurately, rapidly and on-site detect SO2 derivatives in foodstuffs and environmental systems rarely reported. Herein, a near-infrared (NIR) fluorescent probe (ZTX) for the ratiometric response of bisulfite (HSO3-) was designed and synthesized by regulating the structure of high-performance HSO3- fluorescent probe SL previously reported by us based on structural analyses, theoretical calculations and related literature reports. The Michael addition reaction between the electronic-deficient C=C bond and HSO3- destroys ZTX's π-conjugation system and blocks its intramolecular charge transfer (ICT) process, resulting in a significant fading of the fuchsia solution and the bluish-purple fluorescence turned light blue fluorescence. Fluorescent imaging of HSO3- in live animals utilizing ZTX has been demonstrated. The quantitative analysis of HSO3- in food samples using ZTXvia a smartphone has been also successfully implemented. Simultaneously, the ZTX-based test strips were utilized to quantificationally determine HSO3- in environmental water samples by a smartphone. Consequently, probe ZTX could provide a new method to understand the physiopathological roles of HSO3-, evaluate food safety and monitor environment, and is promising for broad applications.
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- Zhuye Shang
- School of Chemical Engineering, University of Science and Technology Liaoning, Anshan, Liaoning Province, 114051, PR China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, University of Science and Technology Liaoning, Anshan, Liaoning Province, 114051, PR China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, University of Science and Technology Liaoning, Anshan, Liaoning Province, 114051, PR China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, University of Science and Technology Liaoning, Anshan, Liaoning Province, 114051, PR China; Key Laboratory of Functional Materials in Universities of Liaoning Province, University of Science and Technology Liaoning, Anshan, Liaoning Province, 114051, PR China.
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- School of Chemical Engineering, University of Science and Technology Liaoning, Anshan, Liaoning Province, 114051, PR China
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- Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, 4072, Australia.
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Materials in Universities of Liaoning Province, University of Science and Technology Liaoning, Anshan, Liaoning Province, 114051, PR China.
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Zhou Y, Shi H, Xia X, Yang S, Li J, Qing Z, Zheng J, Yang R. Integration of Hybridization Chain Reaction and Protein-Binding Amplification for Long-Term Imaging of Intracellular mRNA: Avoiding Signal Fluctuation. Anal Chem 2024; 96:11061-11067. [PMID: 38922611 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.4c01992] [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: 06/27/2024]
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Amplified nanoprobes based on hybridization chain reaction (HCR) have been widely developed for the detection of intracellular low abundance mRNA. However, the formed chain-like assembly decorated with fluorophore would be degraded rapidly by endogenous enzyme, resulting in failure of the long-term fluorescence imaging. To address this issue, herein, a composite signal-amplifying strategy that integrates HCR into protein-binding signal amplification (HPSA) was communicated for the in situ imaging of mRNA by avoiding signal fluctuation. Different from conventional HCR-based nanoprobes (HCR-nanoprobe), the HCR was used as the signal-triggered mode and the amplifying signal generated from in situ fluorophore-protein binding in cells, which can maintain high stability of the signal for a long time. As a proof-of-principle, a nanobeacon based on HPSA (HPSA-nanobeacon) was constructed to detect TK1 mRNA. Taking advantage of the double signal-amplifying mode, the endogenous TK1 mRNA was sensitively detected and the fluorescence signal was maintained for more than 8 h in HepG2 cells. The attempt in this work provides a new option to the current signal-amplifying strategy for sensing nucleic acid targets with high stability, significantly enhancing the acquisition of intracellular molecular information.
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- Yibo Zhou
- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Cytochemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Changsha University of Science and Technology, Changsha 410114, P.R. China
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Cytochemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Changsha University of Science and Technology, Changsha 410114, P.R. China
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Cytochemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Changsha University of Science and Technology, Changsha 410114, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology & Traditional Chinese Medicine Research, Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan Normal University, Changsha 410081, P.R. China
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Cytochemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Changsha University of Science and Technology, Changsha 410114, P.R. China
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Cytochemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Changsha University of Science and Technology, Changsha 410114, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology & Traditional Chinese Medicine Research, Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan Normal University, Changsha 410081, P.R. China
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An B, Yin Z, Yan H, Cao W, Ye Y. A novel di-functional fluorescent probe for ONOO - and Zn 2+ imaging in cells. SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA. PART A, MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY 2024; 315:124275. [PMID: 38615419 DOI: 10.1016/j.saa.2024.124275] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2023] [Revised: 03/12/2024] [Accepted: 04/09/2024] [Indexed: 04/16/2024]
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Peroxynitrite (ONOO-) is one of the most significant reactive oxygen species (ROS) in living cells. Zn2+ in living cells plays an essential part in different physiological processes. The abnormal concentration of ONOO- and Zn2+ in living cells are related to many kinds of diseases, such as anemia, epilepsy, diarrhea, Alzheimer's disease, and so on. The relationship of ONOO- and Zn2+ in living cells when the relative disease occurs remains unknown. So we develop the first probe H-1 for detecting ONOO- and Zn2+ at the same time. The probe H-1 shows high selectivity, good anti-interference capability, low detection limit and short response time to ONOO- and Zn2+. When the probe was applied to detect ONOO- and Zn2+ in HeLa cells, we could observe the fluorescence changing in the green and blue channels separately without interference in real time. It has the potential to employ the relation of ONOO- and Zn2+ in some disease mechanism research.
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- Baoqin An
- Green Catalysis Center, College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- Green Catalysis Center, College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- Green Catalysis Center, College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- School of Basic Medical Science, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China.
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- Green Catalysis Center, College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China.
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Xu H, Kim D, Zhao YY, Kim C, Song G, Hu Q, Kang H, Yoon J. Remote Control of Energy Transformation-Based Cancer Imaging and Therapy. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2402806. [PMID: 38552256 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202402806] [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: 02/23/2024] [Revised: 03/24/2024] [Indexed: 04/06/2024]
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Cancer treatment requires precise tumor-specific targeting at specific sites that allows for high-resolution diagnostic imaging and long-term patient-tailorable cancer therapy; while, minimizing side effects largely arising from non-targetability. This can be realized by harnessing exogenous remote stimuli, such as tissue-penetrative ultrasound, magnetic field, light, and radiation, that enable local activation for cancer imaging and therapy in deep tumors. A myriad of nanomedicines can be efficiently activated when the energy of such remote stimuli can be transformed into another type of energy. This review discusses the remote control of energy transformation for targetable, efficient, and long-term cancer imaging and therapy. Such ultrasonic, magnetic, photonic, radiative, and radioactive energy can be transformed into mechanical, thermal, chemical, and radiative energy to enable a variety of cancer imaging and treatment modalities. The current review article describes multimodal energy transformation where a serial cascade or multiple types of energy transformation occur. This review includes not only mechanical, chemical, hyperthermia, and radiation therapy but also emerging thermoelectric, pyroelectric, and piezoelectric therapies for cancer treatment. It also illustrates ultrasound, magnetic resonance, fluorescence, computed tomography, photoluminescence, and photoacoustic imaging-guided cancer therapies. It highlights afterglow imaging that can eliminate autofluorescence for sustained signal emission after the excitation.
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- Hai Xu
- Department of Chemistry and Nanoscience, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, 03760, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Korea University, Seoul, 02841, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry and Nanoscience, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, 03760, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Korea University, Seoul, 02841, Republic of Korea
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, China
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- Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Shandong Analysis and Test Center, Jinan, 250014, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Korea University, Seoul, 02841, Republic of Korea
- College of Medicine, Korea University, Seoul, 02841, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry and Nanoscience, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, 03760, Republic of Korea
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Yan L, Tang L, Wu X, Li L. Recent Advances in Organic Small-Molecule Fluorescent Probes Based on Dicyanoisophorone Derivatives. Crit Rev Anal Chem 2024:1-28. [PMID: 38836446 DOI: 10.1080/10408347.2024.2354328] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2024]
Abstract
Fluorescent probe technology holds great promise in the fields of environmental monitoring and clinical diagnosis due to its inherent advantages, including easy operation, reliable detection signals, fast analysis speed, and in situ imaging capabilities. In recent years, a wide range of fluorescent probes based on diverse fluorophores have been developed for the analysis and detection of various analytes, yielding significant achievement. Among these fluorophores, the dicyanoisophorone-based fluorophores have garnered significant attention. Dicyanoisoporone exhibits minimal fluorescence, yet possesses a robust electron-withdrawing capability, rendering it suitable for constructing of D-π-A structured fluorophores. Leveraging the intramolecular charge transfer (ICT) effect, such fluorophores exhibit near-infrared (NIR) fluorescence emission with a large Stokes shift, thereby offering remarkable advantages in the design and development of NIR fluorescence probes. This review article primarily focus on small-molecule dicyanoisoporone-based probes from the past two years, elucidating their design strategies, detection performances, and applications. Additionally, we summarize current challenges while predicting future directions to provide valuable references for developing novel and advanced fluorescence probes based on dicyanoisoporone derivatives.
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- Liqiang Yan
- College of Chemistry and Bioengineering, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin, Guangxi, China
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- College of Chemistry and Bioengineering, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin, Guangxi, China
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- College of Chemistry and Bioengineering, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin, Guangxi, China
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- College of Chemistry and Bioengineering, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin, Guangxi, China
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P K, R A A, Karmakar A, Lal Koner A. Delineating a Tailor-Made Fluorescent Probe Designed for the Selective Detection of Tyrosinase. Chem Asian J 2024:e202400427. [PMID: 38758595 DOI: 10.1002/asia.202400427] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2024] [Revised: 05/15/2024] [Accepted: 05/17/2024] [Indexed: 05/18/2024]
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A dicyanoisophorone based fluorescent probe (E)-2-(3-(4-hydroxystyryl)-5,5-dimethylcyclohex-2-en-1-ylidene)malononitrile (DCIP-OH) was developed for the selective sensing of tyrosinase in apple extract and live cells. The probe was obtained by the condensation of 2-(3,5,5-trimethylcyclohex-2-en-1-ylidene)malononitrile with 4-hydroxybenzaldehyde. Upon interaction with tyrosinase, the probe exhibited absorbance switching from 417 nm to 357 nm, accompanied by a slight increase in absorption value and an isosbestic point observed at 373 nm. Additionally, a reduction in emission intensity at 592 nm was observed. Furthermore, we successfully employed the probe for sensing of tyrosinase in apple extract and conducted inhibition studies by using kojic acid. LOD was determined to be ~0.4 nM. Moreover, the biocompatible nature of DCIP-OH enabled its effective localization in epithelial-like melanoma cells, B16F10, where it demonstrated successful fluorescent probing of intracellular tyrosinase.
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- Kavyashree P
- Bionanotechnology Lab, Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Bhopal, Bhopal Bypass Road, Bhauri, 462066 Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India
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- Bionanotechnology Lab, Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Bhopal, Bhopal Bypass Road, Bhauri, 462066 Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India
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- Bionanotechnology Lab, Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Bhopal, Bhopal Bypass Road, Bhauri, 462066 Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India
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- Bionanotechnology Lab, Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Bhopal, Bhopal Bypass Road, Bhauri, 462066 Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India
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Yao JY, Li L, Xu JX, Liu YH, Shi J, Yu XQ, Kong QQ, Li K. Real-Time Monitoring of Tyrosine Hydroxylase Activity with a Ratiometric Fluorescent Probe. Anal Chem 2024; 96:7082-7090. [PMID: 38652135 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.4c00382] [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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Parkinson's disease (PD) represents the second most widespread neurodegenerative disease, and early monitoring and diagnosis are urgent at present. Tyrosine hydroxylase (TH) is a key enzyme for producing dopamine, the levels of which can serve as an indicator for assessing the severity and progression of PD. This renders the specific detection and visualization of TH a strategically vital way to meet the above demands. However, a fluorescent probe for TH monitoring is still missing. Herein, three rationally designed wash-free ratiometric fluorescent probes were proposed. Among them, TH-1 exhibited ideal photophysical properties and specific dual-channel bioimaging of TH activity in SH-SY5Y nerve cells. Moreover, the probe allowed for in vivo imaging of TH activity in zebrafish brain and living striatal slices of mice. Overall, the ratiometric fluorescent probe TH-1 could serve as a potential tool for real-time monitoring of PD in complex biosystems.
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- Jia-Yi Yao
- Key Laboratory of Green Chemistry and Technology of Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry, Sichuan University, 29 Wangjiang Road, Chengdu 610064, P. R. China
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- Orthopedic Department, Hospital of Chengdu Office of People's Government of Tibetan Autonomous Region, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, P. R. China
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- Orthopedic Department, Hospital of Chengdu Office of People's Government of Tibetan Autonomous Region, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Green Chemistry and Technology of Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry, Sichuan University, 29 Wangjiang Road, Chengdu 610064, P. R. China
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- Orthopedic Department, Hospital of Chengdu Office of People's Government of Tibetan Autonomous Region, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Green Chemistry and Technology of Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry, Sichuan University, 29 Wangjiang Road, Chengdu 610064, P. R. China
- Asymmetric Synthesis and Chiral Technology Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Department of Chemistry, Xihua University, Chengdu 610039, P. R. China
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- Orthopedic Department, Hospital of Chengdu Office of People's Government of Tibetan Autonomous Region, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Green Chemistry and Technology of Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry, Sichuan University, 29 Wangjiang Road, Chengdu 610064, P. R. China
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Xu C, Cui K, Ye Z, Feng Y, Wang H, Liu HW. Recent Advances of Aminopeptidases-Responsive Small-Molecular Probes for Bioimaging. Chem Asian J 2024; 19:e202400052. [PMID: 38436107 DOI: 10.1002/asia.202400052] [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: 01/17/2024] [Revised: 03/03/2024] [Accepted: 03/04/2024] [Indexed: 03/05/2024]
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Aminopeptidases, enzymes with critical roles in human body, are emerging as vital biomarkers for metabolic processes and diseases. Aberrant aminopeptidase levels are often associated with diseases, particularly cancer. Small-molecule probes, such as fluorescent, fluorescent/photoacoustics, bioluminescent, and chemiluminescent probes, are essential tools in the study of aminopeptidases-related diseases. The fluorescent probes provide real-time insights into protein activities, offering high sensitivity in specific locations, and precise spatiotemporal results. Additionally, photoacoustic probes offer signals that are able to penetrate deeper tissues. Bioluminescent and chemiluminescent probes can enhance in vivo imaging abilities by reducing the background. This comprehensive review is focused on small-molecule probes that respond to four key aminopeptidases: aminopeptidase N, leucine aminopeptidase, Pyroglutamate aminopeptidase 1, and Prolyl Aminopeptidase, and their utilization in imaging tumors and afflicted regions. In this review, the design strategy of small-molecule probes, the variety of designs from previous studies, and the opportunities of future bioimaging applications are discussed, serving as a roadmap for future research, sparking innovations in aminopeptidase-responsive probe development, and enhancing our understanding of these enzymes in disease diagnostics and treatment.
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- Chengyan Xu
- Department of Medicine, Shizhen College of Guizhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guiyang, 550200, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, 44106, United States
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- State Key Laboratory for Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Guizhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guiyang, 550025, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, China
- Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology and Traditional Chinese Medicine Research, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, 410081, China
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Saleem M, Hanif M, Rafiq M, Raza H, Ja KS, Lu C. γ-Glutamyltranspeptidase (GGT) Sensitive Fluorescence Probes for Cancer Diagnosis; Brief Review. J Fluoresc 2024; 34:977-1006. [PMID: 37505365 DOI: 10.1007/s10895-023-03353-6] [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: 06/24/2023] [Accepted: 07/18/2023] [Indexed: 07/29/2023]
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Millions of deaths occur each year due to the late diagnosis of abnormal cellular growth within the body. However, the devastating impact of this can be significantly reduced if cancer metastasis is detected early through the use of enzymatic biomarkers. Among several biomarkers, γ-glutamyltranspeptidase (GGT) stands out as a member of the aminopeptidase family. It is primarily found on the surface of cancer cells such as glioma, ovarian, lung, and prostate cancer, without being overexpressed in normal cells or tissues. Recent years have witnessed significant progress in the field of cancer monitoring and imaging. Fluorescence sensing techniques have been employed, utilizing organic small molecular probes with enzyme-specific recognition sites. These probes emit a fluorescent signal upon interacting with GGT, enabling the imaging, identification, and differentiation of normal and cancerous cells, tissues, and organs. This review article presents a concise overview of recent progress in fluorescent probes developed for the selective detection of GGT, focusing on their applications in cancer imaging. It highlights the observed alterations in the fluorescence and absorption spectra of the probes before and after interaction with GGT. Additionally, the study investigates the changes in the probe molecule's structure following enzyme treatment, evaluates the sensor's detection limit, and consolidated imaging studies conducted using confocal fluorescence analysis. This comprehensive survey is expected to contribute to the advancement of sensing techniques for biomarker detection and cancer imaging, providing valuable insights for refining methodologies and inspiring future developments in this field.
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- Muhammad Saleem
- Department of Chemistry, University of Sargodha, Sargodha, Pakistan.
- Department of Chemistry, Thal University Bhakkar, Bhakkar, 30000, Pakistan.
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- Department of Chemistry, GC University Faisalabad, Sub Campus, Layyah, 31200, Pakistan
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- Department of Physiology and Biochemistry, Cholistan University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Bahawalpur, 6300, Pakistan
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Kongu National University, Kongju Chungnam, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Kongu National University, Kongju Chungnam, Republic of Korea
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- Key Laboratory of Science and Technology of Eco-Textiles, Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Donghua University, Shanghai, 201620, China
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Manibalan K, Arul P, Wu HJ, Huang ST, Mani V. Self-Immolative Electrochemical Redox Substrates: Emerging Artificial Receptors in Sensing and Biosensing. ACS MEASUREMENT SCIENCE AU 2024; 4:163-183. [PMID: 38645581 PMCID: PMC11027205 DOI: 10.1021/acsmeasuresciau.3c00057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2023] [Revised: 12/16/2023] [Accepted: 12/20/2023] [Indexed: 04/23/2024]
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The development of artificial receptors has great significance in measurement science and technology. The need for a robust version of natural receptors is getting increased attention because the cost of natural receptors is still high along with storage difficulties. Aptamers, imprinted polymers, and nanozymes are some of the matured artificial receptors in analytical chemistry. Recently, a new direction has been discovered by organic chemists, who can synthesize robust, activity-based, self-immolative organic molecules that have artificial receptor properties for the targeted analytes. Specifically designed trigger moieties implant selectivity and sensitivity. These latent electrochemical redox substrates are highly stable, mass-producible, inexpensive, and eco-friendly. Combining redox substrates with the merits of electrochemical techniques is a good opportunity to establish a new direction in artificial receptors. This Review provides an overview of electrochemical redox substrate design, anatomy, benefits, and biosensing potential. A proper understanding of molecular design can lead to the development of a library of novel self-immolative redox molecules that would have huge implications for measurement science and technology.
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- Kesavan Manibalan
- Department
of Materials Science and Engineering, National
Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu 30010, Taiwan
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- Institute
of Biochemical and Biomedical Engineering, Department of Chemical
Engineering and Biotechnology, National
Taipei University of Technology, Taipei 10608, Taiwan (ROC)
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- Department
of Materials Science and Engineering, National
Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu 30010, Taiwan
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- Institute
of Biochemical and Biomedical Engineering, Department of Chemical
Engineering and Biotechnology, National
Taipei University of Technology, Taipei 10608, Taiwan (ROC)
- High-Value
Biomaterials Research and Commercialization Center, National Taipei University of Technology, No. 1, Sec. 3, Zhongxiao E. Rd., Taipei 10608, Taiwan (ROC)
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- Advanced
Membranes and Porous Materials Center (AMPMC), Computer, Electrical
and Mathematical Science and Engineering Division, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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Zhang S, Ma M, Li J, Li J, Xu L, Gao D, Ma P, Han H, Song D. A Pyroglutamate Aminopeptidase 1 Responsive Fluorescence Imaging Probe for Real-Time Rapid Differentiation between Thyroiditis and Thyroid Cancer. Anal Chem 2024; 96:5897-5905. [PMID: 38557023 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.3c05872] [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: 04/04/2024]
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Current diagnostic methods for thyroid diseases, including blood tests, ultrasound, and biopsy, always have difficulty diagnosing thyroiditis accurately, occasionally mistaking it for thyroid cancer. To address this clinical challenge, we developed Ox-PGP1, a novel fluorescent probe realizing rapid, noninvasive, and real-time diagnostic techniques. This is the first imaging tool capable of noninvasively distinguishing between thyroiditis and thyroid cancer. Ox-PGP1 was introduced as a fluorescent probe custom-built for the specific detection and quantification of pyroglutamate aminopeptidase 1 (PGP-1), a known pivotal biomarker of inflammation. Ox-PGP1 overcame the disadvantages of traditional enzyme-responsive fluorescent probes that relied on the intramolecular charge transfer (ICT) mechanism, including the issue of high background fluorescence, while offering exceptional photostability under laser irradiation. The spectral properties of Ox-PGP1 were meticulously optimized to enhance its biocompatibility. Furthermore, the low limit of detection (LOD) of Ox-PGP1 was determined to be 0.09 μg/mL, which demonstrated its remarkable sensitivity and precision. Both cellular and in vivo experiments validated the capacity of Ox-PGP1 for accurate differentiation between normal, inflammatory, and cancerous thyroid cells. Furthermore, Ox-PGP1 showed the potential to rapidly and sensitively differentiate between autoimmune thyroiditis and anaplastic thyroid carcinoma in a mouse model, achieving results in just 5 min. The successful design and application of Ox-PGP1 represent a substantial advancement in technology over traditional diagnostic approaches, potentially enabling earlier interventions for thyroid diseases.
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- Siqi Zhang
- College of Chemistry, Jilin Province Research Center for Engineering and Technology of Spectral Analytical Instruments, Jilin University, Qianjin Street 2699, Changchun 130012, China
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- College of Chemistry, Jilin Province Research Center for Engineering and Technology of Spectral Analytical Instruments, Jilin University, Qianjin Street 2699, Changchun 130012, China
- School of Pharmacy, Jilin University, Qianjin Street 2699, Changchun 130012, China
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- College of Chemistry, Jilin Province Research Center for Engineering and Technology of Spectral Analytical Instruments, Jilin University, Qianjin Street 2699, Changchun 130012, China
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- College of Chemistry, Jilin Province Research Center for Engineering and Technology of Spectral Analytical Instruments, Jilin University, Qianjin Street 2699, Changchun 130012, China
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- College of Chemistry, Jilin Province Research Center for Engineering and Technology of Spectral Analytical Instruments, Jilin University, Qianjin Street 2699, Changchun 130012, China
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- College of Chemistry, Jilin Province Research Center for Engineering and Technology of Spectral Analytical Instruments, Jilin University, Qianjin Street 2699, Changchun 130012, China
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- College of Chemistry, Jilin Province Research Center for Engineering and Technology of Spectral Analytical Instruments, Jilin University, Qianjin Street 2699, Changchun 130012, China
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- Thyroid Surgery Department, General Surgery Center, First Hospital of Jilin University, Xinmin Street 1, Changchun 130012, China
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- College of Chemistry, Jilin Province Research Center for Engineering and Technology of Spectral Analytical Instruments, Jilin University, Qianjin Street 2699, Changchun 130012, China
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Xing L, Ma P, Chen F. A novel turn-on near-infrared fluorescent probe for highly sensitive in vitro and in vivo detection of acetylcholinesterase activity. SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA. PART A, MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY 2024; 310:123954. [PMID: 38290281 DOI: 10.1016/j.saa.2024.123954] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2023] [Revised: 01/04/2024] [Accepted: 01/21/2024] [Indexed: 02/01/2024]
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Acetylcholinesterase (AChE) is a key enzyme in the cholinergic pathway of the nervous systems, with its aberrant expression linked to various diseases. In this study, we have developed a novel Turn-On near-infrared fluorescent probe, TQ-AChE, for the sensitive and selective detection of AChE activity. Characterized by its near-infrared emission at 740 nm, TQ-AChE effectively overcomes the limitations of traditional fluorescent probes, such as short excitation wavelengths and limited tissue penetration, crucial for both in vitro and in vivo applications. The probe's low limit of detection (LOD) of 0.02 U/mL for AChE makes it highly sensitive, enabling rapid quantification of AChE activity in serum effectively. Cell imaging studies demonstrate that TQ-AChE can confirm higher AChE activity expression in normal liver cells compared to liver cancer cells. TQ-AChE can also monitor AChE fluctuations in APAP-induced acute effectively, facilitating the evaluation of the efficacy of liver detoxifying agents. Additionally, in vivo studies in mouse models validate the potential of the probe in real-time monitoring of AChE expression in liver injury. The ability of TQ-AChE to visualize AChE expression signifies its potential as a promising tool for early liver disease diagnosis and therapeutic monitoring, opening new possibilities in hepatological research and clinical diagnostics.
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- Lei Xing
- Key Laboratory of Pathobiology, Ministry of Education, Nanomedicine and Translational Research Center, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130030, China
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- College of Chemistry, Jilin Province Research Center for Engineering and Technology of Spectral Analytical Instruments, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Pathobiology, Ministry of Education, Nanomedicine and Translational Research Center, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130030, China.
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Han HH, Liu MJ, Zhang W, Sun LL, Ma X, Qiao H, Sun S, Yang J, Chai X, Wu Z, He XP. The development of logic gate-based fluorescent probes that respond to intracellular hydrogen peroxide and pH in tandem. Talanta 2024; 270:125526. [PMID: 38091748 DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2023.125526] [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: 10/03/2023] [Revised: 11/30/2023] [Accepted: 12/04/2023] [Indexed: 01/27/2024]
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Logic gate-based fluorescent probes are powerful tools for the discriminative sensing of multiple signaling molecules that are expressed in concert during the progression of many diseases such as inflammation, cancer, aging, and other disorders. To achieve logical sensing, multiple functional groups are introduced to the different substitution sites of a single fluorescent dye, which increases the complexity of chemical synthesis. Herein, we report a simple strategy that incorporates just one responsive unit into a hemicyanine dye achieving the logic gate-based sensing of two independent analytes. We introduce boronic acid to hemicyanine to quench the fluorescence, and in the presence of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), the fluorescence is recovered due to removal of the boronate. Interestingly, the subsequent decrease in pH turned the red fluorescence of hemicyanine to green emissive because of protonation of the phenolic alcohol. This unique feature of the probe enables us to construct "INHIBIT" and "AND" logical gates for the accurate measuring of intracellular H2O2 and acidic pH in tandem. This study offers insight into the simple construction of logic-gate based fluorescent probes for the tandem sensing of multiple analytes that are correlatively produced during disease progression.
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- Hai-Hao Han
- School of Life Sciences, Ludong University, Yantai, Shandong, 264025, China; Shandong Laboratory of Yantai Drug Discovery, Bohai Rim Advanced Research Institute for Drug Discovery, Yantai, Shandong, 264117, China; Molecular Imaging Center, Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 201203, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, No. 19A Yuquan Road, Beijing, 100049, China.
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- School of Life Sciences, Ludong University, Yantai, Shandong, 264025, China; Shandong Laboratory of Yantai Drug Discovery, Bohai Rim Advanced Research Institute for Drug Discovery, Yantai, Shandong, 264117, China.
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, 212100, China.
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- Molecular Imaging Center, Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 201203, China.
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, 212100, China.
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- School of Life Sciences, Ludong University, Yantai, Shandong, 264025, China.
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, 212100, China.
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, 212100, China.
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, 212100, China; State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, China.
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- Shandong Laboratory of Yantai Drug Discovery, Bohai Rim Advanced Research Institute for Drug Discovery, Yantai, Shandong, 264117, China.
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- Key Laboratory for Advanced Materials and Joint International Research Laboratory of Precision Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Feringa Nobel Prize Scientist Joint Research Center, Frontiers Center for Materiobiology and Dynamic Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, 130 Meilong Rd., Shanghai, 200237, China; The International Cooperation Laboratory on Signal Transduction, National Center for Liver Cancer, Eastern Hepatobiliary Surgery Hospital, Shanghai, 200438, China.
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Kawakubo M, Inoh Y, Murata Y, Matsumura M, Furuno T, Yasuike S. Novel mono substituted pyridoimidazoisoquinoliniums via a silver-catalyzed intramolecular cyclization and their applications in cellular imaging. RSC Adv 2024; 14:9758-9762. [PMID: 38525055 PMCID: PMC10958991 DOI: 10.1039/d4ra01210k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2024] [Accepted: 03/13/2024] [Indexed: 03/26/2024] Open
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Cationic heterocycles, an important class of organic compounds soluble in polar solvents, have been gaining attention in the construction of fluorescent probes. This paper reports the quick synthesis of novel pyrido[1',2';2,3]imidazo[5,1-a]isoquinoliniums starting from 2-(2-ethynylphenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyridines at room temperature via intramolecular cyclization by employing a catalytic amount of silver trifluoromethanesulfonate in addition to lithium trifluoromethanesulfonate and silica gel as the counter anion source and additive, respectively. The designed pyridoimidazoisoquinoliniums consisted of an imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine fused isoquinolinium. The X-ray diffraction results revealed that pyrido[1',2';2,3]imidazo[5,1-a]isoquinolinium trifluoromethanesulfonate contained considerable planar parent skeletons and interacted by π-π stacking with neighbouring molecules. Furthermore, in a methanol solution the designed 6-phenyl derivative exhibited strong fluorescence in the 420-450 nm region in addition to strong mitochondrial specificity in a cell staining assay.
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- Masato Kawakubo
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Aichi Gakuin University 1-100 Kusumoto-cho, Chikusa-ku Nagoya 464-8650 Japan
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Aichi Gakuin University 1-100 Kusumoto-cho, Chikusa-ku Nagoya 464-8650 Japan
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Aichi Gakuin University 1-100 Kusumoto-cho, Chikusa-ku Nagoya 464-8650 Japan
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Aichi Gakuin University 1-100 Kusumoto-cho, Chikusa-ku Nagoya 464-8650 Japan
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Aichi Gakuin University 1-100 Kusumoto-cho, Chikusa-ku Nagoya 464-8650 Japan
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Aichi Gakuin University 1-100 Kusumoto-cho, Chikusa-ku Nagoya 464-8650 Japan
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Uriel C, Grenier D, Herranz F, Casado N, Bañuelos J, Rebollar E, Garcia-Moreno I, Gomez AM, López JC. De Novo Access to BODIPY C-Glycosides as Linker-Free Nonsymmetrical BODIPY-Carbohydrate Conjugates. J Org Chem 2024; 89:4042-4055. [PMID: 38438277 PMCID: PMC10949249 DOI: 10.1021/acs.joc.3c02907] [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: 12/19/2023] [Revised: 02/19/2024] [Accepted: 02/26/2024] [Indexed: 03/06/2024]
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Recent years have witnessed an increasing interest in the synthesis and study of BODIPY-glycoconjugates. Most of the described synthetic methods toward these derivatives involve postfunctional modifications of the BODIPY core followed by the covalent attachment of the fluorophore and the carbohydrate through a "connector". Conversely, few de novo synthetic approaches to linker-free carbohydrate-BODIPY hybrids have been described. We have developed a reliable modular, de novo, synthetic strategy to linker-free BODIPY-sugar derivatives using the condensation of pyrrole C-glycosides with a pyrrole-carbaldehyde derivative mediated by POCl3. This methodology allows labeling of carbohydrate biomolecules with fluorescent-enough BODIPYs within the biological window, stable in aqueous media, and able to display singlet oxygen generation.
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- Clara Uriel
- Instituto
de Química Orgánica General, IQOG-CSIC, Juan de la Cierva 3, Madrid 28006, Spain
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- Instituto
de Química Orgánica General, IQOG-CSIC, Juan de la Cierva 3, Madrid 28006, Spain
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- Instituto
de Química Orgánica General, IQOG-CSIC, Juan de la Cierva 3, Madrid 28006, Spain
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- Departamento
de Química Física, Universidad
del Pais Vasco, UPV-EHU, Apartado 644, Bilbao 48080, Spain
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- Departamento
de Química Física, Universidad
del Pais Vasco, UPV-EHU, Apartado 644, Bilbao 48080, Spain
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- Instituto
de Química y Física Blas Cabrera, CSIC, Serrano 119, Madrid 28006, Spain
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- Instituto
de Química Orgánica General, IQOG-CSIC, Juan de la Cierva 3, Madrid 28006, Spain
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- Instituto
de Química Orgánica General, IQOG-CSIC, Juan de la Cierva 3, Madrid 28006, Spain
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Shang Z, Wu M, Meng Q, Jiao Y, Zhang Z, Zhang R. A near-infrared fluorescent probe for rapid and on-site detection of sulfur dioxide derivative in biological, food and environmental systems. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2024; 465:133165. [PMID: 38061127 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2023.133165] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2023] [Revised: 11/29/2023] [Accepted: 11/30/2023] [Indexed: 02/08/2024]
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Emission of toxic gaseous sulfur dioxide (SO2) and its derivative bisulfite (HSO3-) from various industrial applications, like food processing, transportation, and the coking process, has raised substantial concerns regarding environmental quality and public health. The probes for specific and sensitive detection of SO2 derivatives plays an essential role in their regulation, and ultimately mitigating their environmental and health implications, but the one that can detect SO2 derivatives onsite by end users remains limited. Herein, we report a new near-infrared fluorescence probe (SL) for rapid and onsite detection of SO2 derivative, HSO3- in industrial wastewater, food samples and for sensing its interaction with biological organisms. The SL is developed through coupling of quinolinium and coumarin moiety through an electron deficit CC bond that can specifically react with HSO3- via a Michael addition. By recording the blue shift of absorption and emission spectra, SL can sensitively detect HSO3- (limit of detection, 38 nM) in aqueous solution within 40 s SL is biocompatible, can be used for evaluating toxicity of SO2 derivatives in living organisms. The preparation of SL-stained test paper allows the colorimetric/fluorometric analysis for quantification of HSO3- onsite in food, river and coking wastewater samples using a smartphone. The successful development of SL not only provides a new tool to investigate HSO3- in biological, food and environmental systems, but also potentially promotes the application of fluorescence technique for rapid and onsite analysis of real-world samples by end users.
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- Zhuye Shang
- School of Chemical Engineering, University of Science and Technology Liaoning, Anshan, Liaoning 114051, PR China
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- Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD 4072, Australia
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- School of Chemical Engineering, University of Science and Technology Liaoning, Anshan, Liaoning 114051, PR China; Key Laboratory of Functional Materials in Universities of Liaoning Province, University of Science and Technology Liaoning, Anshan, Liaoning 114051, PR China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, School of Chemistry, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, University of Science and Technology Liaoning, Anshan, Liaoning 114051, PR China.
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- Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD 4072, Australia.
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Ma L, Zan Q, Zhang B, Zhang W, Jia C, Fan L. A multi-functional fluorescent probe for visualization of H 2S and viscosity/polarity and its application in cancer imaging. Anal Bioanal Chem 2024; 416:1375-1387. [PMID: 38270633 DOI: 10.1007/s00216-024-05130-1] [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: 10/05/2023] [Revised: 12/24/2023] [Accepted: 01/08/2024] [Indexed: 01/26/2024]
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As an important endogenous gasotransmitter, hydrogen sulfide (H2S) plays a critical role in various physiological functions and has been regarded as a biomarker of cancer due to its overexpression in cancer cells. In addition, the early stages of cancer are often accompanied by abnormalities in the intracellular microenvironments, and distinguishing between cancer cell/tissues and normal cell/tissues is of great significance to the accuracy of cancer diagnosis. However, deep insights into the simultaneous detection of H2S and viscosity/polarity variations in cancer cells/tissues are rarely reported. In this work, we designed and synthesized a mitochondria-targeting fluorescent probe PDQHS, which exhibits high selectivity for H2S with an emission peak around 632 nm and excellent response (17-fold) to viscosity/polarity beyond 706 nm. Meanwhile, PDQHS shows good biocompatibility and can specifically accumulate into mitochondria. Using PDQHS, the visual distinguishing of cancer cells from normal cells was achieved via dual-channel detection of H2S and viscosity/polarity. More importantly, PDQHS has been successfully applied to visualize endogenous and exogenous H2S in living cells and tumor tissue. Obviously, compared to the detection of a single biomarker, monitoring multiple biomarkers simultaneously through dual-channel response is conducive to amplifying the detection signal, providing a more sensitive and reliable imaging tool in the tumor region, which is beneficial for cancer prediction.
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- Ling Ma
- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Jinzhong University, Jinzhong, 030619, People's Republic of China.
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- Institute of Environmental Science, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanxi University, Taiyuan, 030006, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Jinzhong University, Jinzhong, 030619, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Environmental Science, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanxi University, Taiyuan, 030006, People's Republic of China
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- Pathology Department, Shanxi Coal Center Hospital, Taiyuan, 030006, People's Republic of China.
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- Institute of Environmental Science, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanxi University, Taiyuan, 030006, People's Republic of China.
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Zeng S, Wang Y, Chen C, Kim H, Liu X, Jiang M, Yu Y, Kafuti YS, Chen Q, Wang J, Peng X, Li H, Yoon J. An ER-targeted, Viscosity-sensitive Hemicyanine Dye for the Diagnosis of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver and Photodynamic Cancer Therapy by Activating Pyroptosis Pathway. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202316487. [PMID: 38197735 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202316487] [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: 10/31/2023] [Revised: 12/15/2023] [Accepted: 01/09/2024] [Indexed: 01/11/2024]
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The concept of molecular design, integrating diagnostic and therapeutic functions, aligns with the general trend of modern medical advancement. Herein, we rationally designed the smart molecule ER-ZS for endoplasmic reticulum (ER)-targeted diagnosis and treatment in cell and animal models by combining hemicyanine dyes with ER-targeted functional groups (p-toluenesulfonamide). Owing to its ability to target the ER with a highly specific response to viscosity, ER-ZS demonstrated substantial fluorescence turn-on only after binding to the ER, independent of other physiological environments. In addition, ER-ZS, being a small molecule, allows for the diagnosis of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) via liver imaging based on high ER stress. Importantly, ER-ZS is a type I photosensitizer, producing O2 ⋅- and ⋅OH under light irradiation. Thus, after irradiating for a certain period, the photodynamic therapy inflicted severe oxidative damage to the ER of tumor cells in hypoxic (2 % O2 ) conditions and activated the unique pyroptosis pathway, demonstrating excellent antitumor capacity in xenograft tumor models. Hence, the proposed strategy will likely shed new light on integrating molecular optics for NAFLD diagnosis and cancer therapy.
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- Shuang Zeng
- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Dalian University of Technology, 2 Linggong Road, Hi-tech Zone, 116024, Dalian, China
- MOE Key Laboratory of Bio-Intelligent Manufacturing, School of Bioengineering, Dalian University of Technology, 2 Linggong Road, Hi-tech Zone, 116024, Dalian, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Dalian University of Technology, 2 Linggong Road, Hi-tech Zone, 116024, Dalian, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Bio-Intelligent Manufacturing, School of Bioengineering, Dalian University of Technology, 2 Linggong Road, Hi-tech Zone, 116024, Dalian, China
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- Department of Chemistry and Nanoscience, Ewha Womans University, 03760, Seoul, Korea
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Bio-Intelligent Manufacturing, School of Bioengineering, Dalian University of Technology, 2 Linggong Road, Hi-tech Zone, 116024, Dalian, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Dalian University of Technology, 2 Linggong Road, Hi-tech Zone, 116024, Dalian, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Bio-Intelligent Manufacturing, School of Bioengineering, Dalian University of Technology, 2 Linggong Road, Hi-tech Zone, 116024, Dalian, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Bio-Intelligent Manufacturing, School of Bioengineering, Dalian University of Technology, 2 Linggong Road, Hi-tech Zone, 116024, Dalian, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Bio-Intelligent Manufacturing, School of Bioengineering, Dalian University of Technology, 2 Linggong Road, Hi-tech Zone, 116024, Dalian, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Dalian University of Technology, 2 Linggong Road, Hi-tech Zone, 116024, Dalian, China
- MOE Key Laboratory of Bio-Intelligent Manufacturing, School of Bioengineering, Dalian University of Technology, 2 Linggong Road, Hi-tech Zone, 116024, Dalian, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Dalian University of Technology, 2 Linggong Road, Hi-tech Zone, 116024, Dalian, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Dalian University of Technology, 2 Linggong Road, Hi-tech Zone, 116024, Dalian, China
- MOE Key Laboratory of Bio-Intelligent Manufacturing, School of Bioengineering, Dalian University of Technology, 2 Linggong Road, Hi-tech Zone, 116024, Dalian, China
- Provincial Key Laboratory of Interdisciplinary Medical Engineering for Gastrointestinal Carcinoma, Cancer Hospital of Dalian University of Technology, Liaoning Cancer Hospital & Institute), 110042, Shenyang, Liaoning, China
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- Department of Chemistry and Nanoscience, Ewha Womans University, 03760, Seoul, Korea
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Shi Y, Xia Y, Zhou M, Shi Q, Meng L, Kam C, Gao H, Cheng J, Tang BZ, Chen S, Zhao E. A facile strategy for the large-scale preparation of starch-based AIE luminescent nanoaggregates via host-guest interactions and their versatile applications. MATERIALS HORIZONS 2024; 11:988-994. [PMID: 38037914 DOI: 10.1039/d3mh01717f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/02/2023]
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Luminescent nanomaterials with outstanding optical properties have attracted growing interest due to their widespread applications. However, large-scale fabrication of luminescent nanomaterials with desired properties through a simple and economical process remains challenging. As a renewable natural resource, starch is non-toxic, easily accessible, and inexpensive, making it a popular choice for uses in various biomedical fields. In this work, we present a facile assembly strategy for the fabrication of starch-based luminescent nanoaggregates using starch as the host material and aggregation-induced emission luminogens (AIEgens) as guest molecules. By employing simple procedures under mild conditions, highly luminescent nanoparticles with small sizes, high water dispersibility, and low cytotoxicity are prepared on a large scale. The resulting nano-assemblies demonstrate significantly enhanced fluorescence intensities, reduced susceptibility to photobleaching and low cytotoxicity. These fluorescent supramolecular aggregates can be employed in various application fields, including the fabrication of fluorescent hydrogels, fingerprint detection, cell imaging and in vivo lymphatic system imaging. The methodology developed in this work has immense potential to greatly promote the production of high-quality nanoparticles on the industrial scale, offering a cost-effective solution that can meet the needs of various applications and pave the way for wider implementation of nanotechnology.
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- Yupeng Shi
- Ming Wai Lau Centre for Reparative Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, Hong Kong 999077, China.
- Department of Magnetic Resonance Imaging, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450052, China
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- Department of Magnetic Resonance Imaging, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450052, China
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- Department of Magnetic Resonance Imaging, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450052, China
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- Department of Criminal Science and Technology, Henan Police College, Zhengzhou 450046, China
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- Department of Criminal Science and Technology, Henan Police College, Zhengzhou 450046, China
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- Ming Wai Lau Centre for Reparative Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, Hong Kong 999077, China.
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- Ming Wai Lau Centre for Reparative Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, Hong Kong 999077, China.
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- Department of Magnetic Resonance Imaging, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450052, China
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- Department of Chemistry, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong 999077, China
- School of Science and Engineering, Shenzhen Institute of Aggregate Science and Technology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen (CUHK-Shenzhen), Guangdong 518172, China
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- Ming Wai Lau Centre for Reparative Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, Hong Kong 999077, China.
- School of Life Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong 999077, China
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- School of Science, Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen, HIT Campus of University Town, Shenzhen 518055, China.
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Ma XX, Geng MH, Cheng XY, Zhang TS, Li ZL, Zhao K. Excellent ratiometric two-photon fluorescent probes for hydrogen sulfide detection based on the fluorescence resonance energy transfer mechanism. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2024; 26:6008-6021. [PMID: 38293905 DOI: 10.1039/d3cp05329f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2024]
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Fluorescence resonance energy transfer (FRET) is an important mechanism to design ratiometric fluorescent probes that are able to detect analytes quantitatively according to the ratio of two well-resolved emission signals. Two-photon (TP) fluorescent probes can realize the detection in living cells and tissues with deeper penetration depth, higher resolution, and lower photodamage in contrast to one-photon fluorescent probes. However, to date, fabricating TP-FRET ratiometric fluorescent probes possessing large two-photon absorption (TPA), high fluorescence quantum yield and perfect FRET efficiency is still challenging. Consequently, to develop excellent TP-FRET ratiometric probes and explore the relationship between their molecular structures and TP fluorescence properties, in this paper, we designed a series of H2S-detecting TP fluorescent probes employing the FRET mechanism based on an experimental probe BCD. Thereafter, we comprehensively evaluated the TP sensing performance of these probes by means of time-dependent density functional theory and quadratic response theory. Furthermore, we determined energy transfer efficiency and fluorescence quantum yield. Significantly, through regulating benzene-fused positions, we successfully improved fluorescence quantum yield and TPA cross-section simultaneously. Large spectral overlap between energy donor emission and acceptor absorption was achieved and near perfect energy transfer efficiency was acquired for all the studied probes. We revealed that these probes exhibit two well-resolved TPA bands, which are contributed by FRET donors and acceptors, respectively. Especially, both the wavelengths and the cross-sections of the two TPA bands agree well with those of energy donors and acceptors, which is the unique TPA spectral profile of FRET probes and has never been previously reported. Moreover, we proposed an excellent TP-FRET probe BCD3 and its product molecule BCD3-H2S, which exhibit large Stokes (141 nm and 88 nm) and emission shifts (5931 cm-1), as well as greatly increased TP action cross-sections (24-fold and 60-fold) in the near-infrared region with respect to BCD and BCD-H2S. Our detailed study can give an insight into the efficient design of novel TP-FRET fluorescent probes.
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- Xue-Xue Ma
- School of Physics and Electronics, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, 250358, People's Republic of China.
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- School of Physics and Electronics, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, 250358, People's Republic of China.
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- School of Physics and Electronics, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, 250358, People's Republic of China.
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- School of Physics and Electronics, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, 250358, People's Republic of China.
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- School of Physics and Electronics, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, 250358, People's Republic of China.
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- School of Physics and Electronics, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, 250358, People's Republic of China.
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Li Y, Zhang C, Wu Q, Peng Y, Ding Y, Zhang Z, Xu X, Xie H. Enzyme-Activatable Near-Infrared Photosensitizer with High Enrichment in Tumor Cells Based on a Multi-Effect Design. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202317773. [PMID: 38116827 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202317773] [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: 11/21/2023] [Revised: 12/15/2023] [Accepted: 12/18/2023] [Indexed: 12/21/2023]
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Enzyme-activatable near-infrared (NIR) fluorescent probes and photosensitizers (PSs) have emerged as promising tools for molecular imaging and photodynamic therapy (PDT). However, in living organisms selective retention or even enrichment of these reagents after enzymatic activation at or near sites of interest remains a challenging task. Herein, we integrate non-covalent and covalent retention approaches to introduce a novel "1-to-3" multi-effect strategy-one enzymatic stimulus leads to three types of effects-for the design of an enzyme-activatable NIR probe or PS. Using this strategy, we have constructed an alkaline phosphatase (ALP)-activatable NIR fluorogenic probe and a NIR PS, which proved to be selectively activated by ALP to switch on NIR fluorescence or photosensitizing ability, respectively. Additionally, these reagents showed significant enrichment (over 2000-fold) in ALP-overexpressed tumor cells compared to the culture medium, accompanied by massive depletion of intracellular thiols, the major antioxidants in cells. The investigation of this ALP-activatable NIR PS in an in vivo PDT model resulted in complete suppression of HeLa tumors and full recovery of all tested mice. Encouragingly, even a single administration of this NIR PS was sufficient to completely suppress tumors in mice, demonstrating the high potential of this strategy in biomedical applications.
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- Yuyao Li
- State Key Laboratory of Bioreactor Engineering, Shanghai Key Laboratory of New Drug Design, Frontiers Science Center for Materiobiology and Dynamic Chemistry, Shanghai Frontier Science Research Base of Optogenetic Techniques for Cell Metabolism, School of Pharmacy, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology, School of Pharmacy, East China, University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioreactor Engineering, Shanghai Key Laboratory of New Drug Design, Frontiers Science Center for Materiobiology and Dynamic Chemistry, Shanghai Frontier Science Research Base of Optogenetic Techniques for Cell Metabolism, School of Pharmacy, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioreactor Engineering, Shanghai Key Laboratory of New Drug Design, Frontiers Science Center for Materiobiology and Dynamic Chemistry, Shanghai Frontier Science Research Base of Optogenetic Techniques for Cell Metabolism, School of Pharmacy, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioreactor Engineering, Shanghai Key Laboratory of New Drug Design, Frontiers Science Center for Materiobiology and Dynamic Chemistry, Shanghai Frontier Science Research Base of Optogenetic Techniques for Cell Metabolism, School of Pharmacy, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioreactor Engineering, Shanghai Key Laboratory of New Drug Design, Frontiers Science Center for Materiobiology and Dynamic Chemistry, Shanghai Frontier Science Research Base of Optogenetic Techniques for Cell Metabolism, School of Pharmacy, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, China
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- Department of nuclear medicine & PET center, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200235, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology, School of Pharmacy, East China, University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioreactor Engineering, Shanghai Key Laboratory of New Drug Design, Frontiers Science Center for Materiobiology and Dynamic Chemistry, Shanghai Frontier Science Research Base of Optogenetic Techniques for Cell Metabolism, School of Pharmacy, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, China
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Li K, Yang M. Activatable organic probes for in situ imaging of biomolecules. Chem Asian J 2024; 19:e202301037. [PMID: 38116891 DOI: 10.1002/asia.202301037] [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: 11/23/2023] [Revised: 12/17/2023] [Accepted: 12/19/2023] [Indexed: 12/21/2023]
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Biomolecules are fundamental for various chemical and biological processes of living organisms. High-resolution in situ imaging of the dynamics and local distribution of biomolecules may facilitate better interpretation of diverse complex cell events in the biomedicine field. In different advanced imaging tools, fluorescence imaging-based activatable organic probes can be noninvasively and effortlessly internalized into cells and can be easily modified, which is essential for the in situ imaging of targets in living organisms. We here briefly summarize the existing general design strategies of activatable organic probes for retaining the fluorescence signal inside cells. We particularly describe the bioapplication of these probes for the in situ bioimaging. This review is expected to promote the development of new molecular tools for extending the application of these in situ imaging strategies to other biomolecules.
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- Ke Li
- College of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, Hunan Province, China
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- College of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, Hunan Province, China
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He H, Yin J, Li M, Dessai CVP, Yi M, Teng X, Zhang M, Li Y, Du Z, Xu B, Cheng JX. Mapping enzyme activity in living systems by real-time mid-infrared photothermal imaging of nitrile chameleons. Nat Methods 2024; 21:342-352. [PMID: 38191931 PMCID: PMC11165695 DOI: 10.1038/s41592-023-02137-x] [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: 02/15/2023] [Accepted: 11/17/2023] [Indexed: 01/10/2024]
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Simultaneous spatial mapping of the activity of multiple enzymes in a living system can elucidate their functions in health and disease. However, methods based on monitoring fluorescent substrates are limited. Here, we report the development of nitrile (C≡N)-tagged enzyme activity reporters, named nitrile chameleons, for the peak shift between substrate and product. To image these reporters in real time, we developed a laser-scanning mid-infrared photothermal imaging system capable of imaging the enzymatic substrates and products at a resolution of 300 nm. We show that when combined, these tools can map the activity distribution of different enzymes and measure their relative catalytic efficiency in living systems such as cancer cells, Caenorhabditis elegans, and brain tissues, and can be used to directly visualize caspase-phosphatase interactions during apoptosis. Our method is generally applicable to a broad category of enzymes and will enable new analyses of enzymes in their native context.
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- Hongjian He
- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Boston University, Boston, MA, USA
- Photonics Center, Boston University, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Boston University, Boston, MA, USA
- Photonics Center, Boston University, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Boston University, Boston, MA, USA
- Photonics Center, Boston University, Boston, MA, USA
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- Photonics Center, Boston University, Boston, MA, USA
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Boston University, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Brandeis University, Waltham, MA, USA
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- Photonics Center, Boston University, Boston, MA, USA
- Department of Chemistry, Boston University, Boston, MA, USA
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- Photonics Center, Boston University, Boston, MA, USA
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Boston University, Boston, MA, USA
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- Photonics Center, Boston University, Boston, MA, USA
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Boston University, Boston, MA, USA
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- Photonics Center, Boston University, Boston, MA, USA
- Department of Chemistry, Boston University, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Brandeis University, Waltham, MA, USA
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Boston University, Boston, MA, USA.
- Photonics Center, Boston University, Boston, MA, USA.
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Boston University, Boston, MA, USA.
- Department of Chemistry, Boston University, Boston, MA, USA.
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Li W, Huang J, Shen C, Jiang W, Yang X, Huang J, Gu Y, Li Z, Ma Y, Bian J. Tumor-targeted metabolic inhibitor prodrug labelled with cyanine dyes enhances immunoprevention of lung cancer. Acta Pharm Sin B 2024; 14:751-764. [PMID: 38322332 PMCID: PMC10840426 DOI: 10.1016/j.apsb.2023.10.020] [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: 06/29/2023] [Revised: 09/28/2023] [Accepted: 10/17/2023] [Indexed: 02/08/2024] Open
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Recent progress in targeted metabolic therapy of cancer has been limited by the considerable toxicity associated with such drugs. To address this challenge, we developed a smart theranostic prodrug system that combines a fluorophore and an anticancer drug, specifically 6-diazo-5-oxo-l-norleucine (DON), using a thioketal linkage (TK). This system enables imaging, chemotherapy, photodynamic therapy, and on-demand drug release upon radiation exposure. The optimized prodrug, DON-TK-BM3, incorporating cyanine dyes as the fluorophore, displayed potent reactive oxygen species release and efficient tumor cell killing. Unlike the parent drug DON, DON-TK-BM3 exhibited no toxicity toward normal cells. Moreover, DON-TK-BM3 demonstrated high tumor accumulation and reduced side effects, including gastrointestinal toxicity, in mice. This study provides a practical strategy for designing prodrugs of metabolic inhibitors with significant toxicity stemming from their lack of tissue selectivity.
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- Wen Li
- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 210009, China
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, School of Engineering, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 210009, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 210009, China
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, School of Engineering, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 210009, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 210009, China
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Drug Design and Optimization, Department of Medicinal Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 210009, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 210009, China
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Drug Design and Optimization, Department of Medicinal Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 210009, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 210009, China
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, School of Engineering, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 210009, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 210009, China
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Drug Design and Optimization, Department of Medicinal Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 210009, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 210009, China
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, School of Engineering, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 210009, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 210009, China
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Drug Design and Optimization, Department of Medicinal Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 210009, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 210009, China
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, School of Engineering, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 210009, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 210009, China
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Drug Design and Optimization, Department of Medicinal Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 210009, China
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Rojas-Vázquez S, Lozano-Torres B, García-Fernández A, Galiana I, Perez-Villalba A, Martí-Rodrigo P, Palop MJ, Domínguez M, Orzáez M, Sancenón F, Blandez JF, Fariñas I, Martínez-Máñez R. A renal clearable fluorogenic probe for in vivo β-galactosidase activity detection during aging and senolysis. Nat Commun 2024; 15:775. [PMID: 38278798 PMCID: PMC10817927 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-44903-1] [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: 08/10/2023] [Accepted: 01/10/2024] [Indexed: 01/28/2024] Open
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Accumulation of senescent cells with age leads to tissue dysfunction and related diseases. Their detection in vivo still constitutes a challenge in aging research. We describe the generation of a fluorogenic probe (sulfonic-Cy7Gal) based on a galactose derivative, to serve as substrate for β-galactosidase, conjugated to a Cy7 fluorophore modified with sulfonic groups to enhance its ability to diffuse. When administered to male or female mice, β-galactosidase cleaves the O-glycosidic bond, releasing the fluorophore that is ultimately excreted by the kidneys and can be measured in urine. The intensity of the recovered fluorophore reliably reflects an experimentally controlled load of cellular senescence and correlates with age-associated anxiety during aging and senolytic treatment. Interestingly, our findings with the probe indicate that the effects of senolysis are temporary if the treatment is discontinued. Our strategy may serve as a basis for developing fluorogenic platforms designed for easy longitudinal monitoring of enzymatic activities in biofluids.
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- Sara Rojas-Vázquez
- Instituto Interuniversitario de Investigación de Reconocimiento Molecular y Desarrollo Tecnológico (IDM), Universitat Politècnica de València-Universitat de València, Valencia, Spain
- CIBER de Bioingeniería, Biomateriales y Nanomedicina (CIBER-BBN), Valencia, Spain
- Instituto de Biotecnología y Biomedicina (BIOTECMED), Universitat de València, Valencia, Spain
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- Instituto Interuniversitario de Investigación de Reconocimiento Molecular y Desarrollo Tecnológico (IDM), Universitat Politècnica de València-Universitat de València, Valencia, Spain
- CIBER de Bioingeniería, Biomateriales y Nanomedicina (CIBER-BBN), Valencia, Spain
- Unidad Mixta UPV-CIPF de Investigación en Mecanismos de Enfermedades y Nanomedicina, Universitat Politècnica de València, Centro de Investigación Príncipe Felipe, Valencia, Spain
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- Instituto Interuniversitario de Investigación de Reconocimiento Molecular y Desarrollo Tecnológico (IDM), Universitat Politècnica de València-Universitat de València, Valencia, Spain
- CIBER de Bioingeniería, Biomateriales y Nanomedicina (CIBER-BBN), Valencia, Spain
- Unidad Mixta UPV-CIPF de Investigación en Mecanismos de Enfermedades y Nanomedicina, Universitat Politècnica de València, Centro de Investigación Príncipe Felipe, Valencia, Spain
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- Instituto Interuniversitario de Investigación de Reconocimiento Molecular y Desarrollo Tecnológico (IDM), Universitat Politècnica de València-Universitat de València, Valencia, Spain
- CIBER de Bioingeniería, Biomateriales y Nanomedicina (CIBER-BBN), Valencia, Spain
- Unidad Mixta UPV-CIPF de Investigación en Mecanismos de Enfermedades y Nanomedicina, Universitat Politècnica de València, Centro de Investigación Príncipe Felipe, Valencia, Spain
- Unidad Mixta de Investigación en Nanomedicina y Sensores, Universitat Politècnica de València, IIS La Fe, Valencia, Spain
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- Laboratory of Animal Behavior Phenotype (L.A.B.P.). Facultad de Psicología, Universidad Católica de Valencia, Valencia, Spain
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Enfermedades Neurodegenerativas (CIBERNED), Valencia, Spain
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- Instituto de Biotecnología y Biomedicina (BIOTECMED), Universitat de València, Valencia, Spain
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Enfermedades Neurodegenerativas (CIBERNED), Valencia, Spain
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- Instituto de Biotecnología y Biomedicina (BIOTECMED), Universitat de València, Valencia, Spain
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Enfermedades Neurodegenerativas (CIBERNED), Valencia, Spain
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- Instituto Interuniversitario de Investigación de Reconocimiento Molecular y Desarrollo Tecnológico (IDM), Universitat Politècnica de València-Universitat de València, Valencia, Spain
- CIBER de Bioingeniería, Biomateriales y Nanomedicina (CIBER-BBN), Valencia, Spain
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- Unidad Mixta UPV-CIPF de Investigación en Mecanismos de Enfermedades y Nanomedicina, Universitat Politècnica de València, Centro de Investigación Príncipe Felipe, Valencia, Spain
- Centro de Investigación Príncipe Felipe, Valencia, Spain
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- Instituto Interuniversitario de Investigación de Reconocimiento Molecular y Desarrollo Tecnológico (IDM), Universitat Politècnica de València-Universitat de València, Valencia, Spain
- CIBER de Bioingeniería, Biomateriales y Nanomedicina (CIBER-BBN), Valencia, Spain
- Unidad Mixta UPV-CIPF de Investigación en Mecanismos de Enfermedades y Nanomedicina, Universitat Politècnica de València, Centro de Investigación Príncipe Felipe, Valencia, Spain
- Unidad Mixta de Investigación en Nanomedicina y Sensores, Universitat Politècnica de València, IIS La Fe, Valencia, Spain
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- Instituto Interuniversitario de Investigación de Reconocimiento Molecular y Desarrollo Tecnológico (IDM), Universitat Politècnica de València-Universitat de València, Valencia, Spain
- CIBER de Bioingeniería, Biomateriales y Nanomedicina (CIBER-BBN), Valencia, Spain
- Unidad Mixta UPV-CIPF de Investigación en Mecanismos de Enfermedades y Nanomedicina, Universitat Politècnica de València, Centro de Investigación Príncipe Felipe, Valencia, Spain
- Unidad Mixta de Investigación en Nanomedicina y Sensores, Universitat Politècnica de València, IIS La Fe, Valencia, Spain
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- Instituto de Biotecnología y Biomedicina (BIOTECMED), Universitat de València, Valencia, Spain.
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Enfermedades Neurodegenerativas (CIBERNED), Valencia, Spain.
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- Instituto Interuniversitario de Investigación de Reconocimiento Molecular y Desarrollo Tecnológico (IDM), Universitat Politècnica de València-Universitat de València, Valencia, Spain.
- CIBER de Bioingeniería, Biomateriales y Nanomedicina (CIBER-BBN), Valencia, Spain.
- Unidad Mixta UPV-CIPF de Investigación en Mecanismos de Enfermedades y Nanomedicina, Universitat Politècnica de València, Centro de Investigación Príncipe Felipe, Valencia, Spain.
- Unidad Mixta de Investigación en Nanomedicina y Sensores, Universitat Politècnica de València, IIS La Fe, Valencia, Spain.
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Feng Q, Zhou X, He C. NIR light-facilitated bone tissue engineering. WILEY INTERDISCIPLINARY REVIEWS. NANOMEDICINE AND NANOBIOTECHNOLOGY 2024; 16:e1925. [PMID: 37632228 DOI: 10.1002/wnan.1925] [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: 07/17/2023] [Revised: 08/03/2023] [Accepted: 08/05/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023]
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In the last decades, near-infrared (NIR) light has attracted considerable attention due to its unique properties and numerous potential applications in bioimaging and disease treatment. Bone tissue engineering for bone regeneration with the help of biomaterials is currently an effective means of treating bone defects. As a controlled light source with deeper tissue penetration, NIR light can provide real-time feedback of key information on bone regeneration in vivo utilizing fluorescence imaging and be used for bone disease treatment. This review provides a comprehensive overview of NIR light-facilitated bone tissue engineering, from the introduction of NIR probes as well as NIR light-responsive materials, and the visualization of bone regeneration to the treatment of bone-related diseases. Furthermore, the existing challenges and future development directions of NIR light-based bone tissue engineering are also discussed. This article is categorized under: Diagnostic Tools > In Vivo Nanodiagnostics and Imaging Implantable Materials and Surgical Technologies > Nanotechnology in Tissue Repair and Replacement.
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- Qian Feng
- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, College of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, College of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, College of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai, China
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Liu D, Liang M, Fan A, Bing W, Qi J. Hypoxia-responsive AIEgens for precise disease theranostics. LUMINESCENCE 2024; 39:e4659. [PMID: 38286609 DOI: 10.1002/bio.4659] [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: 09/15/2023] [Revised: 11/01/2023] [Accepted: 12/04/2023] [Indexed: 01/31/2024]
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Specific biomarker-activatable probes have revolutionized theranostics, being beneficial for precision medicine. Hypoxia is a critical pathological characteristic prevalent in numerous major diseases such as cancers, cardiovascular disorders, inflammatory diseases, and acute ischemia. Aggregation-induced emission luminogens (AIEgens) have emerged as a promising tool to tackle the biomedical issues. Of particular significance are the hypoxia-responsive AIEgens, representing a kind of crucial probe capable of delicately sensing and responding to the hypoxic microenvironment, thereby enhancing the precision of disease diagnosis and treatment. In this review, we summarize the recent advances of hypoxia-responsive AIEgens for varied biomedical applications. The hypoxia-responsive structures based on AIEgens, such as azobenzene, nitrobenzene, and N-oxide are presented, which are in response to the reduction property to bring about significant alternations in response spectra and/or fluorescence intensity. The bioapplications including imaging and therapy of tumor and ischemia diseases are discussed. Moreover, the review sheds light on the future challenges and prospects in this field. This review aims to provide comprehensive guidance and understanding into the development of activatable bioprobes, especially the hypoxia-responsive AIEgens for improving the diagnosis and therapy outcome of related diseases.
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- Dongfang Liu
- Key Laboratory of Bionic Engineering, Ministry of Education, Jilin University, Changchun, China
- School of Chemistry and Life Science, Changchun University of Technology, Changchun, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical Biology, Key Laboratory of Bioactive Materials, Ministry of Education, Frontiers Science Center for Cell Responses, College of Life Sciences, Nankai University, Tianjin, China
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- Key Laboratory of Bionic Engineering, Ministry of Education, Jilin University, Changchun, China
- School of Chemistry and Life Science, Changchun University of Technology, Changchun, China
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- Key Laboratory of Bionic Engineering, Ministry of Education, Jilin University, Changchun, China
- School of Chemistry and Life Science, Changchun University of Technology, Changchun, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical Biology, Key Laboratory of Bioactive Materials, Ministry of Education, Frontiers Science Center for Cell Responses, College of Life Sciences, Nankai University, Tianjin, China
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Das S, Batra A, Kundu S, Sharma R, Patra A. Unveiling autophagy and aging through time-resolved imaging of lysosomal polarity with a delayed fluorescent emitter. Chem Sci 2023; 15:102-112. [PMID: 38131076 PMCID: PMC10732132 DOI: 10.1039/d3sc02450d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2023] [Accepted: 11/11/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023] Open
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Detecting the lysosomal microenvironmental changes like viscosity, pH, and polarity during their dynamic interorganelle interactions remains an intriguing area that facilitates the elucidation of cellular homeostasis. The subtle variation of physiological conditions can be assessed by deciphering the lysosomal microenvironments during lysosome-organelle interactions, closely related to autophagic pathways leading to various cellular disorders. Herein, we shed light on the dynamic lysosomal polarity in live cells and a multicellular model organism, Caenorhabditis elegans (C. elegans), through time-resolved imaging employing a thermally activated delayed fluorescent probe, DC-Lyso. The highly photostable and cytocompatible DC-Lyso rapidly labels the lysosomes (within 1 min of incubation) and exhibits red luminescence and polarity-sensitive long lifetime under the cellular environment. The distinct variation in the fluorescence lifetime of DC-Lyso suggests an increase in local polarity during the lysosomal dynamics and interorganelle interactions, including lipophagy and mitophagy. The lifetime imaging analysis reveals increasing lysosomal polarity as an indicator for probing the successive development of C. elegans during aging. The in vivo microsecond timescale imaging of various cancerous cell lines and C. elegans, as presented here, therefore, expands the scope of delayed fluorescent emitters for unveiling complex biological processes.
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- Subhadeep Das
- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Bhopal Bhopal Madhya Pradesh 462066 India
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Bhopal Bhopal Madhya Pradesh 462066 India
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Bhopal Bhopal Madhya Pradesh 462066 India
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Bhopal Bhopal Madhya Pradesh 462066 India
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Bhopal Bhopal Madhya Pradesh 462066 India
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Wang X, Song X, Wu J, Dong P, Men X, Zhang X, Yang F, Sun W. Mitochondria-targeting two-photon fluorescent probe for sequential recognition of Cu 2+ and ATP in neurons and zebrafish. SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA. PART A, MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY 2023; 303:123260. [PMID: 37591016 DOI: 10.1016/j.saa.2023.123260] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2023] [Revised: 07/25/2023] [Accepted: 08/11/2023] [Indexed: 08/19/2023]
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Highly active mitochondria play a significant role in neuron function. Cu2+ and ATP levels in mitochondria regulate neuronal mitochondrial activity. However, mitochondrial activity was often evaluated by mitochondrial membrane potential. Less is known about the dynamics of Cu2+ and ATP in mitochondria. Herein, we developed a two-photon fluorescence probe (MP), which provided a determination of mitochondrial ATP and Cu2+. The fluorescence of MP showed remarkable quenching in the presence of Cu2+ and then gradually recovered in the presence of ATP, which can be used for sequential recognition. MP has high sensitivity to Cu2+ and ATP, with limits of detection (LOD) close to 0.31 nM and 13.6 nM, respectively. Using this useful probe, we monitor the fluctuation of concentrations of Cu2+ and ATP by fluorescence imaging at single neuron and zebrafish.
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- Xuefeng Wang
- Shandong Provincial Engineering Research Center of Novel Pharmaceutical Excipients, Sustained and Controlled Release Preparations, Dezhou University, Dezhou 253023, China
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- Maternity & Child Care Center of Dezhou, Dezhou 253000, China
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- Shandong Provincial Engineering Research Center of Novel Pharmaceutical Excipients, Sustained and Controlled Release Preparations, Dezhou University, Dezhou 253023, China
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- Shandong Provincial Engineering Research Center of Novel Pharmaceutical Excipients, Sustained and Controlled Release Preparations, Dezhou University, Dezhou 253023, China
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- Shandong Provincial Engineering Research Center of Novel Pharmaceutical Excipients, Sustained and Controlled Release Preparations, Dezhou University, Dezhou 253023, China
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- Shandong Provincial Engineering Research Center of Novel Pharmaceutical Excipients, Sustained and Controlled Release Preparations, Dezhou University, Dezhou 253023, China
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- Shandong Provincial Engineering Research Center of Novel Pharmaceutical Excipients, Sustained and Controlled Release Preparations, Dezhou University, Dezhou 253023, China; State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Life Sciences, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China.
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- Shandong Provincial Engineering Research Center of Novel Pharmaceutical Excipients, Sustained and Controlled Release Preparations, Dezhou University, Dezhou 253023, China.
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Zhou G, Ma P, Yang C, Xia J, Gong F, Qian Y, Chen L, Qin X, Xu L. A fluorescent probe based on modulation of ESIPT signaling for the highly selective detection of N 2H 4 and cell-imaging. SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA. PART A, MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY 2023; 303:123233. [PMID: 37595456 DOI: 10.1016/j.saa.2023.123233] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2023] [Revised: 07/25/2023] [Accepted: 08/03/2023] [Indexed: 08/20/2023]
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The broad occurrence of the hydrazine (N2H4) residues in aqueousenvironment is a potential threat to human health. Currently, the mainstream strategy for designing N2H4-specific probes is to functionalize a fluorophore with nucleophilic sites for the reductionreaction with N2H4. In this work, we designed and synthesized an excited-state intermolecular proton transfer (inter-ESPT) fluorescent dye(2-amino-4-(4-methoxyphenyl)-7,8-dihydro-5H-spiro[quinoline-6,2'-[1,3]dioxolane]-3-carbonitrilem, DQN) and used it as a probe to sense N2H4. DQN exhibits blue fluorescence in conventional solvents, which is assigned to its normal emission. In the presence of N2H4, the probe DQN can anchor the N2H4 molecule via hydrogen binding, enabling DQN to undergo inter-ESPT process and light up its tautomeric fluorescence. From this basis, an inter-ESPT-based method for N2H4 detection was established, offering high selectivity and sensitivity (11.5 nM). Furthermore, we demonstrated that the probe DQN can recognize the proteins in living cells, affording cell-imaging. This research provides a promising sensing strategy for monitoring N2H4 in water environments and this inter-ESPT dye is a powerful tool for cell-imaging.
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- Guoqiang Zhou
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Changsha University of Science and Technology, Changsha, 410114, PR China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Changsha University of Science and Technology, Changsha, 410114, PR China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Changsha University of Science and Technology, Changsha, 410114, PR China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Changsha University of Science and Technology, Changsha, 410114, PR China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Changsha University of Science and Technology, Changsha, 410114, PR China.
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Changsha University of Science and Technology, Changsha, 410114, PR China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Changsha University of Science and Technology, Changsha, 410114, PR China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Changsha University of Science and Technology, Changsha, 410114, PR China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Changsha University of Science and Technology, Changsha, 410114, PR China
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Liu F, Li Y, Zhu J, Li Y, Zhu D, Luo J, Kong L. γ-Glutamyltranspeptidase-Activated Near-Infrared fluorescent probe for visualization of Drug-Induced liver injury. Bioorg Chem 2023; 141:106899. [PMID: 37797457 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioorg.2023.106899] [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: 07/06/2023] [Revised: 09/22/2023] [Accepted: 09/28/2023] [Indexed: 10/07/2023]
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Drug-induced liver injury (DILI), induced by overdose or chronic administration of drugs, has become the leading cause of acute liver failure. Therefore, an accurate diagnostic method for DILI is critical to improve treatment efficiency. The production of γ-glutamyltranspeptidase (GGT) is closely related to the progression of drug-induced hepatotoxicity. KL-Glu exhibits a prominent GGT-activated NIR fluorescence (734 nm) with a large Stokes shift (137 nm) and good sensitivity/selectivity, making it favorable for real-time detection of endogenous GGT activity. Using this probe, we evaluated the GGT up-regulation under the acetaminophen-induced liver injury model. Moreover, KL-Glu was successfully used to assess liver injury induced by the natural active ingredient triptolide and the effective amelioration upon treatment with N-acetyl cysteine (NAC) or Glutathione (GSH) in cells and in vivo by fluorescent trapping the fluctuation of GGT for the first time. Therefore, the fluorescent probe KL-Glu can be used as a potential tool to explore the function of GGT in the progression of DILI and for the early diagnosis and prognostic evaluation of DILI.
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- Feiyan Liu
- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Bioactive Natural Product Research, School of Traditional Chinese Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 210009, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Bioactive Natural Product Research, School of Traditional Chinese Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 210009, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Bioactive Natural Product Research, School of Traditional Chinese Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 210009, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Bioactive Natural Product Research, School of Traditional Chinese Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 210009, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Bioactive Natural Product Research, School of Traditional Chinese Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 210009, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Bioactive Natural Product Research, School of Traditional Chinese Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 210009, PR China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Bioactive Natural Product Research, School of Traditional Chinese Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 210009, PR China.
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Yu Q, Zhang L, Jiang M, Xiao L, Xiang Y, Wang R, Liu Z, Zhou R, Yang M, Li C, Liu M, Zhou X, Chen S. An NIR Fluorescence Turn-on and MRl Bimodal Probe for Concurrent Real-time in vivo Sensing and Labeling of β-Galactosidase. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2023; 62:e202313137. [PMID: 37766426 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202313137] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2023] [Revised: 09/26/2023] [Accepted: 09/27/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023]
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To realize sensing and labeling biomarkers is quite challenging in terms of designing multimodal imaging probes. In this study, we developed a novel β-galactosidase (β-gal) activated bimodal imaging probe that combines near-infrared (NIR) fluorescence and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to enable real-time visualization of activity in living organisms. Upon β-gal activation, Gal-Cy-Gd-1 exhibits a remarkable 42-fold increase in NIR fluorescence intensity at 717 nm, allowing covalent labeling of adjacent target enzymes or proteins and avoiding molecular escape to promote probe accumulation at the tumor site. This fluorescence reaction enhances the longitudinal relaxivity by approximately 1.9 times, facilitating high-resolution MRI. The unique features of Gal-Cy-Gd-1 enable real-time and precise visualization of β-gal activity in live tumor cells and mice. The probe's utilization aids in identifying in situ ovarian tumors, offering valuable assistance in the precise removal of tumor tissue during surgical procedures in mice. The fusion of NIR fluorescence and MRI activation through self-immobilizing target enzymes or proteins provides a robust approach for visualizing β-gal activity. Moreover, this approach sets the groundwork for developing other activatable bimodal probes, allowing real-time in vivo imaging of enzyme activity and localization.
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- Qiao Yu
- Key Laboratory of Magnetic Resonance in Biological Systems, State Key Laboratory of Magnetic Resonance and Atomic and Molecular Physics, National Center for Magnetic Resonance in Wuhan, Wuhan Institute of Physics and Mathematics, Innovation Academy for Precision Measurement Science and Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences-Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430071, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Magnetic Resonance in Biological Systems, State Key Laboratory of Magnetic Resonance and Atomic and Molecular Physics, National Center for Magnetic Resonance in Wuhan, Wuhan Institute of Physics and Mathematics, Innovation Academy for Precision Measurement Science and Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences-Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430071, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Magnetic Resonance in Biological Systems, State Key Laboratory of Magnetic Resonance and Atomic and Molecular Physics, National Center for Magnetic Resonance in Wuhan, Wuhan Institute of Physics and Mathematics, Innovation Academy for Precision Measurement Science and Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences-Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430071, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Magnetic Resonance in Biological Systems, State Key Laboratory of Magnetic Resonance and Atomic and Molecular Physics, National Center for Magnetic Resonance in Wuhan, Wuhan Institute of Physics and Mathematics, Innovation Academy for Precision Measurement Science and Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences-Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430071, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Magnetic Resonance in Biological Systems, State Key Laboratory of Magnetic Resonance and Atomic and Molecular Physics, National Center for Magnetic Resonance in Wuhan, Wuhan Institute of Physics and Mathematics, Innovation Academy for Precision Measurement Science and Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences-Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430071, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Magnetic Resonance in Biological Systems, State Key Laboratory of Magnetic Resonance and Atomic and Molecular Physics, National Center for Magnetic Resonance in Wuhan, Wuhan Institute of Physics and Mathematics, Innovation Academy for Precision Measurement Science and Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences-Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430071, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Magnetic Resonance in Biological Systems, State Key Laboratory of Magnetic Resonance and Atomic and Molecular Physics, National Center for Magnetic Resonance in Wuhan, Wuhan Institute of Physics and Mathematics, Innovation Academy for Precision Measurement Science and Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences-Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430071, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Magnetic Resonance in Biological Systems, State Key Laboratory of Magnetic Resonance and Atomic and Molecular Physics, National Center for Magnetic Resonance in Wuhan, Wuhan Institute of Physics and Mathematics, Innovation Academy for Precision Measurement Science and Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences-Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430071, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Magnetic Resonance in Biological Systems, State Key Laboratory of Magnetic Resonance and Atomic and Molecular Physics, National Center for Magnetic Resonance in Wuhan, Wuhan Institute of Physics and Mathematics, Innovation Academy for Precision Measurement Science and Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences-Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430071, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Magnetic Resonance in Biological Systems, State Key Laboratory of Magnetic Resonance and Atomic and Molecular Physics, National Center for Magnetic Resonance in Wuhan, Wuhan Institute of Physics and Mathematics, Innovation Academy for Precision Measurement Science and Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences-Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430071, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Magnetic Resonance in Biological Systems, State Key Laboratory of Magnetic Resonance and Atomic and Molecular Physics, National Center for Magnetic Resonance in Wuhan, Wuhan Institute of Physics and Mathematics, Innovation Academy for Precision Measurement Science and Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences-Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430071, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Magnetic Resonance in Biological Systems, State Key Laboratory of Magnetic Resonance and Atomic and Molecular Physics, National Center for Magnetic Resonance in Wuhan, Wuhan Institute of Physics and Mathematics, Innovation Academy for Precision Measurement Science and Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences-Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430071, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Magnetic Resonance in Biological Systems, State Key Laboratory of Magnetic Resonance and Atomic and Molecular Physics, National Center for Magnetic Resonance in Wuhan, Wuhan Institute of Physics and Mathematics, Innovation Academy for Precision Measurement Science and Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences-Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430071, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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Sarkar S, Shil A, Maity S, Jung YL, Dai M, Acharya A, Ahn KH. A General Strategy Toward pH-Resistant Phenolic Fluorophores for High-Fidelity Sensing and Bioimaging Applications. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2023; 62:e202311168. [PMID: 37700529 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202311168] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2023] [Revised: 08/31/2023] [Accepted: 09/12/2023] [Indexed: 09/14/2023]
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Aryl alcohol-type or phenolic fluorophores offer diverse opportunities for developing bioimaging agents and fluorescence probes. Due to the inherently acidic hydroxyl functionality, phenolic fluorophores provide pH-dependent emission signals. Therefore, except for developing pH probes, the pH-dependent nature of phenolic fluorophores should be considered in bioimaging applications but has been neglected. Here we show that a simple structural remedy converts conventional phenolic fluorophores into pH-resistant derivatives, which also offer "medium-resistant" emission properties. The structural modification involves a single-step introduction of a hydrogen-bonding acceptor such as morpholine nearby the phenolic hydroxyl group, which also leads to emission bathochromic shift, increased Stokes shift, enhanced photo-stability and stronger emission for several dyes. The strategy greatly expands the current fluorophores' repertoire for reliable bioimaging applications, as demonstrated here with ratiometric imaging of cells and tissues.
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- Sourav Sarkar
- Department of Chemistry, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Gyeongbuk, 37673, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Gyeongbuk, 37673, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry and Bioinspired Syracuse, Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY 13244, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Gyeongbuk, 37673, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Gyeongbuk, 37673, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry and Bioinspired Syracuse, Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY 13244, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Gyeongbuk, 37673, Republic of Korea
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Ma X, Liuye S, Ning K, Wang X, Cui S, Pu S. A photo-controlled fluorescent switching based on carbon dots and photochromic diarylethene for bioimaging. Photochem Photobiol Sci 2023; 22:2389-2399. [PMID: 37479954 DOI: 10.1007/s43630-023-00458-6] [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: 04/04/2023] [Accepted: 07/06/2023] [Indexed: 07/23/2023]
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Carbon dots (CDs) as luminescent zero-dimensional carbon nanomaterials have good aqueous dissolution, photostability, high quantum yield, and tunability of emission color. It has great application potential in many fields, including bioimaging, labeling of biological species, drug delivery, and sensing in biomedical. However, controlling the fluorescence emission of carbon dots remains a formidable challenge. Herein, we designed and exploited a photo-controlled fluorescent switching based on photochromic diarylethene (DT) and CDs for bioimaging. It could be modulated reversibly between "ON" and "OFF" under UV/vis light exposure. The fluorescent modulation efficiency was as high as 95.3%. The fluorescent switching could be used to the bioimaging in HeLa cells with low cell toxicity. Therefore, this fluorescent switching could be a promising candidate in many potential application areas, especially in bioimaging.
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- Xinhuan Ma
- Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Organic Chemistry, Jiangxi Science and Technology Normal University, Nanchang, 330013, People's Republic of China
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- Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Organic Chemistry, Jiangxi Science and Technology Normal University, Nanchang, 330013, People's Republic of China
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- Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Organic Chemistry, Jiangxi Science and Technology Normal University, Nanchang, 330013, People's Republic of China
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- Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Organic Chemistry, Jiangxi Science and Technology Normal University, Nanchang, 330013, People's Republic of China
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- Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Organic Chemistry, Jiangxi Science and Technology Normal University, Nanchang, 330013, People's Republic of China.
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- Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Organic Chemistry, Jiangxi Science and Technology Normal University, Nanchang, 330013, People's Republic of China.
- Department of Ecology and Environment, Yuzhang Normal University, Nanchang, 330103, People's Republic of China.
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Li Y, Wu J, Jin C, Zhang Y, Wang J, Wang X, Li H, Zhang X, Liu T, Zhou D, Kuang Y, Wu W, Wang Y, Ke Z, Bu X, Yue X. Caged Luciferase Inhibitor-Based Bioluminescence Switching Strategy Enables Efficient Detection of Serum APN Activity and the Identification of Its Roles in Metastasis of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. Chemistry 2023; 29:e202300655. [PMID: 37227809 DOI: 10.1002/chem.202300655] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2023] [Revised: 04/26/2023] [Accepted: 05/24/2023] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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Bioluminogenic probes emerged as powerful tools for imaging and analysis of various bioanalyses, but traditional approaches would be limited to the low sensitivity during determine the low activity of protease in clinical specimens. Herein, we proposed a caged luciferase inhibitor-based bioluminescence-switching strategy (CLIBS) by using a cleavable luciferase inhibitor to modulate the activity of luciferase reporter to amplify the detective signals, which led to the enhancement of detection sensitivity, and enabled the determination of circulating Aminopeptidase N (APN) activity in thousands of times diluted serum. By applying the CLIBS to serum samples in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients from two clinical cohorts, we revealed that, for the first time, higher circulating APN activities but not its concentration, were associated with more NSCLC metastasis or higher metastasis stages by subsequent clinical analysis, and can serve as an independent factor for forecasting NSCLC patients' risk of metastasis.
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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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- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Institute of Respiratory Diseases of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510080, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510080, China
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- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Institute of Respiratory Diseases of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510080, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510080, 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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- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Institute of Respiratory Diseases of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510080, China
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- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Institute of Respiratory Diseases of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510080, 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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- Molecular Diagnosis and Gene Test Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510080, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510006, China
- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Oncogenomics, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Chemical Genomics, Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510080, China
- 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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Gil-Rivas A, de Pascual-Teresa B, Ortín I, Ramos A. New Advances in the Exploration of Esterases with PET and Fluorescent Probes. Molecules 2023; 28:6265. [PMID: 37687094 PMCID: PMC10488407 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28176265] [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: 07/28/2023] [Revised: 08/11/2023] [Accepted: 08/14/2023] [Indexed: 09/10/2023] Open
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Esterases are hydrolases that catalyze the hydrolysis of esters into the corresponding acids and alcohols. The development of fluorescent probes for detecting esterases is of great importance due to their wide spectrum of biological and industrial applications. These probes can provide a rapid and sensitive method for detecting the presence and activity of esterases in various samples, including biological fluids, food products, and environmental samples. Fluorescent probes can also be used for monitoring the effects of drugs and environmental toxins on esterase activity, as well as to study the functions and mechanisms of these enzymes in several biological systems. Additionally, fluorescent probes can be designed to selectively target specific types of esterases, such as those found in pathogenic bacteria or cancer cells. In this review, we summarize the recent fluorescent probes described for the visualization of cell viability and some applications for in vivo imaging. On the other hand, positron emission tomography (PET) is a nuclear-based molecular imaging modality of great value for studying the activity of enzymes in vivo. We provide some examples of PET probes for imaging acetylcholinesterases and butyrylcholinesterases in the brain, which are valuable tools for diagnosing dementia and monitoring the effects of anticholinergic drugs on the central nervous system.
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- Alba Gil-Rivas
- Departamento de Química y Bioquímica, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad San Pablo-CEU, CEU Universities, Urbanización Montepríncipe, 28668 Boadilla del Monte, Spain
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- Departamento de Química y Bioquímica, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad San Pablo-CEU, CEU Universities, Urbanización Montepríncipe, 28668 Boadilla del Monte, Spain
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- Departamento de Química y Bioquímica, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad San Pablo-CEU, CEU Universities, Urbanización Montepríncipe, 28668 Boadilla del Monte, Spain
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- Departamento de Química y Bioquímica, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad San Pablo-CEU, CEU Universities, Urbanización Montepríncipe, 28668 Boadilla del Monte, Spain
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Zeng S, Liu X, Kafuti YS, Kim H, Wang J, Peng X, Li H, Yoon J. Fluorescent dyes based on rhodamine derivatives for bioimaging and therapeutics: recent progress, challenges, and prospects. Chem Soc Rev 2023; 52:5607-5651. [PMID: 37485842 DOI: 10.1039/d2cs00799a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 26.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/25/2023]
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Since their inception, rhodamine dyes have been extensively applied in biotechnology as fluorescent markers or for the detection of biomolecules owing to their good optical physical properties. Accordingly, they have emerged as a powerful tool for the visualization of living systems. In addition to fluorescence bioimaging, the molecular design of rhodamine derivatives with disease therapeutic functions (e.g., cancer and bacterial infection) has recently attracted increased research attention, which is significantly important for the construction of molecular libraries for diagnostic and therapeutic integration. However, reviews focusing on integrated design strategies for rhodamine dye-based diagnosis and treatment and their wide application in disease treatment are extremely rare. In this review, first, a brief history of the development of rhodamine fluorescent dyes, the transformation of rhodamine fluorescent dyes from bioimaging to disease therapy, and the concept of optics-based diagnosis and treatment integration and its significance to human development are presented. Next, a systematic review of several excellent rhodamine-based derivatives for bioimaging, as well as for disease diagnosis and treatment, is presented. Finally, the challenges in practical integration of rhodamine-based diagnostic and treatment dyes and the future outlook of clinical translation are also discussed.
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- Shuang Zeng
- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Frontiers Science Center for Smart Materials Oriented Chemical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, 2 Linggong Road, Dalian 116024, China.
- School of Bioengineering, Dalian University of Technology, 2 Linggong Road, Hi-tech Zone, Dalian 116024, China
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- School of Bioengineering, Dalian University of Technology, 2 Linggong Road, Hi-tech Zone, Dalian 116024, China
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- School of Bioengineering, Dalian University of Technology, 2 Linggong Road, Hi-tech Zone, Dalian 116024, China
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- Department of Chemistry and Nanoscience, Ewha Womans University, Seoul 03760, Korea.
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Frontiers Science Center for Smart Materials Oriented Chemical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, 2 Linggong Road, Dalian 116024, China.
- School of Bioengineering, Dalian University of Technology, 2 Linggong Road, Hi-tech Zone, Dalian 116024, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Frontiers Science Center for Smart Materials Oriented Chemical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, 2 Linggong Road, Dalian 116024, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Frontiers Science Center for Smart Materials Oriented Chemical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, 2 Linggong Road, Dalian 116024, China.
- School of Bioengineering, Dalian University of Technology, 2 Linggong Road, Hi-tech Zone, Dalian 116024, China
- Provincial Key Laboratory of Interdisciplinary Medical Engineering for Gastrointestinal Carcinoma, Cancer Hospital of Dalian University of Technology (Liaoning Cancer Hospital & Institute), Shenyang, Liaoning 110042, China
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- Department of Chemistry and Nanoscience, Ewha Womans University, Seoul 03760, Korea.
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Blochouse E, Eid R, Araji N, Tuo W, Châtre R, Papot S, Lévêque N, Thuillier R, Poinot P. VOC-Based Probes, a New Set of Analytical Tools to Monitor Patient Health from Blood Sample. Proof of Concept on Tracking COVID-19 Infection. Anal Chem 2023; 95:11572-11577. [PMID: 37405898 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.3c01732] [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: 07/07/2023]
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Induced volatolomics is an emerging field that holds promise for many biomedical applications including disease detection and prognosis. In this pilot study, we report the first use of a cocktail of volatile organic compounds (VOCs)-based probes to highlight new metabolic markers allowing disease prognosis. In this pilot study, we specifically targeted a set of circulating glycosidases whose activities could be associated with critical COVID-19 illness. Starting from blood sample collection, our approach relies on the incubation of VOC-based probes in plasma samples. Once activated, the probes released a set of VOCs in the sample headspace. The dynamic monitoring of the signals of VOC tracers enabled the identification of three dysregulated glycosidases in the initial phase after infection, for which preliminary machine learning analyses suggested an ability to anticipate critical disease development. This study demonstrates that our VOC-based probes are a new set of analytical tools that can provide access to biological signals until now unavailable to biologists and clinicians and which could be included in biomedical research to properly construct multifactorial therapy algorithms, necessary for personalized medicine.
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- Estelle Blochouse
- University of Poitiers, UMR CNRS 7285, Institut de Chimie des Milieux et Matériaux de Poitiers (IC2MP), 4 rue Michel-Brunet, TSA 51106, 86073 Poitiers cedex 9, France
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- University of Poitiers, UMR CNRS 7285, Institut de Chimie des Milieux et Matériaux de Poitiers (IC2MP), 4 rue Michel-Brunet, TSA 51106, 86073 Poitiers cedex 9, France
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- University of Poitiers, UMR CNRS 7285, Institut de Chimie des Milieux et Matériaux de Poitiers (IC2MP), 4 rue Michel-Brunet, TSA 51106, 86073 Poitiers cedex 9, France
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- University of Poitiers, UMR CNRS 7285, Institut de Chimie des Milieux et Matériaux de Poitiers (IC2MP), 4 rue Michel-Brunet, TSA 51106, 86073 Poitiers cedex 9, France
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- University of Poitiers, UMR CNRS 7285, Institut de Chimie des Milieux et Matériaux de Poitiers (IC2MP), 4 rue Michel-Brunet, TSA 51106, 86073 Poitiers cedex 9, France
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- University of Poitiers, UMR CNRS 7285, Institut de Chimie des Milieux et Matériaux de Poitiers (IC2MP), 4 rue Michel-Brunet, TSA 51106, 86073 Poitiers cedex 9, France
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- University of Poitiers, Laboratoire de Virologie et Mycobactériologie, CHU de Poitiers, UR 15560/LITEC, 2 rue Milétrie, 86000 Poitiers, France
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- Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Poitiers, F-86021 Poitiers, France
- Inserm UMR U1313, Ischémie Reperfusion, Métabolisme et Inflammation Stérile en Transplantation (IRMETIST), F-86021 Poitiers, France
- Biochemistry Department, CHU Poitiers, F-86021 Poitiers, France
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- University of Poitiers, UMR CNRS 7285, Institut de Chimie des Milieux et Matériaux de Poitiers (IC2MP), 4 rue Michel-Brunet, TSA 51106, 86073 Poitiers cedex 9, France
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Luo P, Gao FQ, Sun W, Li JY, Wang C, Zhang QY, Li ZZ, Xu P. Activatable fluorescent probes for imaging and diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis. Mil Med Res 2023; 10:31. [PMID: 37443101 DOI: 10.1186/s40779-023-00467-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2023] [Accepted: 07/01/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023] Open
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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a systemic autoimmune disease that is primarily manifested as synovitis and polyarticular opacity and typically leads to serious joint damage and irreversible disability, thus adversely affecting locomotion ability and life quality. Consequently, good prognosis heavily relies on the early diagnosis and effective therapeutic monitoring of RA. Activatable fluorescent probes play vital roles in the detection and imaging of biomarkers for disease diagnosis and in vivo imaging. Herein, we review the fluorescent probes developed for the detection and imaging of RA biomarkers, namely reactive oxygen/nitrogen species (hypochlorous acid, peroxynitrite, hydroxyl radical, nitroxyl), pH, and cysteine, and address the related challenges and prospects to inspire the design of novel fluorescent probes and the improvement of their performance in RA studies.
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- Pan Luo
- Department of Joint Surgery, Honghui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710054, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing, 100029, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery of the Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, 16419, South Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Peking University Third Hospital, Peking University, Beijing, 100191, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, 250021, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Division of Sports Medicine and Adult Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, the Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing, 210008, China
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- Department of Joint Surgery, Honghui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710054, China.
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Wang J, Sheng Z, Guo J, Wang HY, Sun X, Liu Y. Near-Infrared Fluorescence Probes for Monitoring and Diagnosing Nephron-Urological Diseases. Coord Chem Rev 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ccr.2023.215137] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/07/2023]
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Wang B, Tian X, Li XC, Cheng K, Xu M. Thiol-Chromene "Click" Reaction-Activated Chemiluminescent Probe for Thiol Detection In Vitro and In Vivo. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023. [PMID: 37378515 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c05152] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/29/2023]
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Biothiols are biomolecules found in a higher content in cancer cells compared to normal cells, marking them useful cancer biomarkers. Chemiluminescence is widely used in biological imaging due to its excellent sensitivity and signal-to-noise ratio (SNR). In this study, we designed and prepared a chemiluminescent probe that is activated by a thiol-chromene "click" nucleophilic reaction. This probe is initially chemiluminescent but turned off and releases extremely strong chemiluminescence in the presence of thiols. It has high selectivity to thiol compared with other analytes. Real-time imaging of mice tumor sites showed significant chemiluminescence after the probe was injected, and the chemiluminescence of osteosarcoma tissues was also significantly stronger than that in adjacent tissues. We conclude that this chemiluminescent probe has potential to detect thiol, diagnose cancer, especially in its early stages, and aid in the development of related cancer drugs.
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- Baoqu Wang
- Center for Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Life Science and Technology, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Chenggong Campus, Kunming 650500, China
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- Guangdong Cardiovascular Institute, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510080, China
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- National Center for Natural Products Research, School of Pharmacy, University of Mississippi, Oxford, Mississippi 38677, United States
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of New Drug Screening and Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Drug Research for Emerging Virus Prevention and Treatment, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China
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- Center for Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Life Science and Technology, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Chenggong Campus, Kunming 650500, China
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