A mitochondria-targeting highly specific fluorescent probe for fast sensing of endogenous peroxynitrite in living cells

Wei Shu, Yulong Wu, Shunping Zang, Sa Su, Hao Kang, Jing Jing*, Xiaoling Zhang

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Abstract

Peroxynitrite (ONOO), an endogenous reactive oxygen species, acts an important role in various physiological and pathological processes. Herein, we designed a mitochondria targeting fluorescent probe MBTBE for sensitive determination of ONOO. MBTBE exhibits rapid response (< 1 min) and high selectivity towards peroxynitrite with distinct color changing (colorless to orange). The fluorescence intensity at 569 nm was linearly correlated with the concentration of ONOO (0–10 μM) with a detection limit of 16 nM. Additionally, MBTBE possesses good biocompatibility and mitochondria-targeting. Furthermore, MBTBE was successfully applied to monitor fluctuations in ONOO-levels and H2S-induced ONOO clearing in HeLa cells, indicating excellent potential applications in bioanalysis analysis.

Original languageEnglish
Article number127284
JournalSensors and Actuators, B: Chemical
Volume303
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 15 Jan 2020

Keywords

  • Benzothiazole derived
  • Bioimaging
  • Fluorescent probe
  • Mitochondria
  • Peroxynitrite

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