A ratiometric fluorescent probe with DNBS group for biothiols in aqueous solution

Xi Dai, Tao Zhang, Jun Ying Miao, Bao Xiang Zhao

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Abstract

A ratiometric fluorescent probe containing a comarin-pyrazoline fluorophore and a 2,4-dinitrobenzenesulfonyl (DNBS) group for thiols has been developed. The probe can fast recognize thiols under both one-photon and two-photon excitations in PBS solution with low detection limits (one-photon 10-8 M and two-photon 10-7 M). The sensing mechanism was confirmed by using ESI-MS and fluorescent spectra. Moreover, the probe was successfully used for the fluorescent imaging of living cells and calf serum.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)274-279
Number of pages6
JournalSensors and Actuators, B: Chemical
Volume223
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Feb 2016
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Aqueous solution
  • Cell imaging
  • Ratiometric fluorescence
  • Two-photon

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