Visualization of the cysteine level during Golgi stress using a novel Golgi-targeting highly specific fluorescent probe

2020 ◽  
Vol 56 (12) ◽  
pp. 1807-1810 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xue Zhang ◽  
Caiyun Liu ◽  
Yanan Chen ◽  
Xinyu Cai ◽  
Wenlong Sheng ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fluorescent Probe ◽  
Cysteine Level

A novel Golgi-targeting highly specific fluorescent probe was developed to visualize the level of cysteine during Golgi stress.

scholarly journals Synthesis of a Flavone Based Fluorescent Probe Bearing a Nitroolefin Moiety for Selective Detection of Cysteine

2018 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 85
Author(s):  
Al-Busafi Saleh N. ◽  
Al-Hamami Nadia M. ◽  
O. Suliman Fakhr Eldin ◽  
Varghese Beena
Keyword(s):  
Fluorescent Probe ◽  
1H Nmr Spectroscopy ◽  
High Selectivity ◽  
Fluorescence Enhancement ◽  
Blue Shift ◽  
Selective Detection ◽  
Normal Human ◽  
The Michael Addition ◽  
Slight Blue Shift ◽  
Cysteine Level

 In this paper, we report the synthesis, characterization and investigation of the optical properties of a new fluorescent probe, 4ʹ-nitroolefinylflavone (4ʹ-NOF) 1, based on a flavone skeleton and bearing a nitroolefin moiety. Upon the addition of cysteine, a remarkable fluorescence enhancement (200 fold) was observed for probe 1 accompanied with a slight blue shift from 457 nm to 459 nm.  The prepared probe displays high selectivity and sensitivity towards cysteine over other amino acids. The Michael addition of cysteine to probe 1 was confirmed by 1H-NMR spectroscopy. The detection limit of probe 1 towards cysteine was found to be 1.63 μΜ, a lower concentration than the normal human cysteine level, 30-200 μΜ.  

A Boronic Acid-Based Fluorescence Hydrogel for Monosaccharide Detection

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Suying Xu ◽  
Adam Sedgwick ◽  
Souad Elfecky ◽  
Wenbo Chen ◽  
Ashley Jones ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fluorescent Probe ◽  
Boronic Acid ◽  
Binding Constants ◽  
Strong Fluorescence ◽  
Fluorescence Response ◽  
Turn On ◽  
Fluorescence Turn On ◽  
Hydrogel System

<p>A boronic acid-based anthracene fluorescent probe was functionalised with an acrylamide unit to incorporate into a hydrogel system for monosaccharide detection<i>. </i>In solution, the fluorescent probe<b> </b>displayed a strong fluorescence turn-on response upon exposure to fructose, and an expected trend in apparent binding constants, as judged by a fluorescence response where D-fructose > D-galactose > D-mannose > D-glucose. The hydrogel incorporating the boronic acid monomer demonstrated the ability to detect monosaccharides by fluorescence with the same overall trend as the monomer in solution with the addition of fructose resulting in a 10-fold enhancement (≤ 0.25 M). <b><u></u></b></p>

Single-Molecule Imaging of Active Mitochondrial Nitroreductases using a Photo-Crosslinking Fluorescent Sensor

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zacharias Thiel ◽  
Pablo Rivera-Fuentes
Keyword(s):  
Subcellular Localization ◽  
Fluorescent Probe ◽  
Single Molecule ◽  
Mammalian Cells ◽  
Fluorescent Sensor ◽  
Biological Functions ◽  
Localization Microscopy ◽  
Drug Activation ◽  
Nitroreductase Activity ◽  
Single Molecule Localization Microscopy

Many biomacromolecules are known to cluster in microdomains with specific subcellular localization. In the case of enzymes, this clustering greatly defines their biological functions. Nitroreductases are enzymes capable of reducing nitro groups to amines and play a role in detoxification and pro-drug activation. Although nitroreductase activity has been detected in mammalian cells, the subcellular localization of this activity remains incompletely characterized. Here, we report a fluorescent probe that enables super-resolved imaging of pools of nitroreductase activity within mitochondria. This probe is activated sequentially by nitroreductases and light to give a photo-crosslinked adduct of active enzymes. In combination with a general photoactivatable marker of mitochondria, we performed two-color, threedimensional, single-molecule localization microscopy. These experiments allowed us to image the sub-mitochondrial organization of microdomains of nitroreductase activity.<br>

Single-Molecule Imaging of Active Mitochondrial Nitroreductases using a Photo-Crosslinking Fluorescent Sensor

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zacharias Thiel ◽  
Pablo Rivera-Fuentes
Keyword(s):  
Subcellular Localization ◽  
Fluorescent Probe ◽  
Single Molecule ◽  
Mammalian Cells ◽  
Fluorescent Sensor ◽  
Biological Functions ◽  
Localization Microscopy ◽  
Drug Activation ◽  
Nitroreductase Activity ◽  
Single Molecule Localization Microscopy

Many biomacromolecules are known to cluster in microdomains with specific subcellular localization. In the case of enzymes, this clustering greatly defines their biological functions. Nitroreductases are enzymes capable of reducing nitro groups to amines and play a role in detoxification and pro-drug activation. Although nitroreductase activity has been detected in mammalian cells, the subcellular localization of this activity remains incompletely characterized. Here, we report a fluorescent probe that enables super-resolved imaging of pools of nitroreductase activity within mitochondria. This probe is activated sequentially by nitroreductases and light to give a photo-crosslinked adduct of active enzymes. In combination with a general photoactivatable marker of mitochondria, we performed two-color, threedimensional, single-molecule localization microscopy. These experiments allowed us to image the sub-mitochondrial organization of microdomains of nitroreductase activity.<br>

Synthesis and Characterization of ROSA Dye - A Rhodamine B-type Fluorophore, Suitable for Bioconjugation and Fluorescence Studies in Live Cells

2019 ◽  
Vol 26 (10) ◽  
pp. 758-767
Author(s):  
Vicente Rubio ◽  
Vijaya Iragavarapu ◽  
Maciej J. Stawikowski
Keyword(s):  
Quantum Yield ◽  
Cancer Cells ◽  
Fluorescent Probe ◽  
Extinction Coefficient ◽  
Rhodamine B ◽  
Solid Phase ◽  
Total Yield ◽  
Molar Extinction Coefficient ◽  
Αvβ3 Integrin ◽  
Αvβ3 Integrins

Background: Herein we report the multigram-scale synthesis, characterization and application of a rhodamine B-based fluorophore (ROSA) suitable for fluorescent studies in biological applications. This fluorophore is devoid of rhodamine spirolactone formation and furthermore characterized by a high molar extinction coefficient (ϵ=87250 ± 1630 M-1cm-1) and quantum yield (φ) of 0.589 ± 0.070 in water. Reported here is also the application of ROSA towards synthesis of a ROSA-PEG-GRGDS-NH2 fluorescent probe suitable for live cell imaging of αvβ3 integrins for in vitro assays. Objective: The main objective of this study is to efficiently prepare rhodamine B derivative, devoid of spirolactone formation that would be suitable for bioconjugation and subsequent bioimaging. Methods: Rhodamine B was transformed into rhodamine B succinimide ester (RhoB-OSu) using N-hydroxysuccinimide. RhoB-OSu was further coupled to sarcosine to obtain rhodamine Bsarcosine dye (ROSA) in good yield. The ROSA dye was then coupled to a αvβ3 integrin binding sequence using standard solid-phase conditions. Resulting ROSA-PEG-GRGDS-NH2 probe was used to image integrins on cancer cells. Results: The rhodamine B-sarcosine dye (ROSA) was obtained in multigram scale in good total yield of 47%. Unlike rhodamine B, the ROSA dye does not undergo pH-dependent spirolactone/spirolactam formation as compared with rhodamine B-glycine. It is also characterized by excellent quantum yield (φ) of 0.589 ± 0.070 in water and high molar extinction coefficient of 87250 ± 1630 M-1cm-1. ROSA coupling to the RGD-like peptide was proved to be efficient and straightforward. Imaging using standard filters on multimode plate reader and confocal microscope was performed. The αvβ3 integrins present on the surface of live WM-266-4 (melanoma) and MCF- 7 (breast cancer) cells were successfully imaged. Conclusion: We successfully derivatized rhodamine B to create an inexpensive, stable and convenient to use fluorescent probe. The obtained derivative has excellent photochemical properties and it is suitable for bioconjugation and many imaging applications.

A Novel Multi-functional Fluorescent Probe for Cu2+, Fe3+ and Ag+ Based on a Pyrimidine Thiourea Derivative

2015 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 279-290
Author(s):  
Hassan Hammud ◽  
Mohammad El-Dakdouki ◽  
Nada Sonji ◽  
Ghassan Sonji ◽  
Kamal Bouhadir
Keyword(s):  
Fluorescent Probe ◽  
Thiourea Derivative

Nitrogen and Sulfur Co-doped Fluorescent Carbon Dots for the Detection of Morin and Cell Imaging

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 47-55
Author(s):  
Xuebing Li ◽  
Haifen Yang ◽  
Ning Wang ◽  
Tijian Sun ◽  
Wei Bian ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Microwave Heating ◽  
Fluorescent Probe ◽  
Fluorescence Intensity ◽  
Carbon Dots ◽  
Cell Imaging ◽  
Water Soluble ◽  
Heating Process ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Doped Carbon Dots ◽  
Co Doped

Background: Morin has many pharmacological functions including antioxidant, anticancer, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial effects. It is commonly used in the treatment of antiviral infection, gastropathy, coronary heart disease and hepatitis B in clinic. However, researches have shown that morin is likely to show prooxidative effects on the cells when the amount of treatment is at high dose, leading to the decrease of intracellular ATP levels and the increase of necrosis process. Therefore, it is necessary to determine the concentration of morin in biologic samples. Method: Novel water-soluble and green nitrogen and sulfur co-doped carbon dots (NSCDs) were prepared by a microwave heating process with citric acid and L-cysteine. The fluorescence spectra were collected at an excitation wavelength of 350 nm when solutions of NSCDs were mixed with various concentrations of morin. Results: The as-prepared NSCDs were characterized by transmission electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. The fluorescence intensity of NSCDs decreased significantly with the increase of morin concentration. The fluorescence intensity of NSCDs displayed a linear response to morin in the concentration 0.10-30 μM with a low detection limit of 56 nM. The proposed fluorescent probe was applied to analysis of morin in human body fluids with recoveries of 98.0-102%. Conclusion: NSCDs were prepared by a microwave heating process. The present analytical method is sensitive to morin. The quenching process between NSCDs and morin is attributed to the static quenching. In addition, the cellular toxicity on HeLa cells indicated that the as-prepared NSCDs fluorescent probe does not show obvious cytotoxicity in cell imaging. Our proposed method possibly opens up a rapid and nontoxic way for preparing heteroatom doped carbon dots with a broad application prospect.

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