Abstract
Nuclear to cytoplasmic ratio is one of the vital parameters in diagnosis of cancer by means of hematoxylin-eosin (HE) stained histopathology. However, HE histopathology dependent on mechanical tissue slice damages biosamples and exhibits insufficient accuracy. Herein, we rationally prepared two small-molecule plasma membrane fluorescent probes with red-emitting fluorescence for visualizing plasma membrane in living cells and tissues. Their fluorescence intensities are strongly affected by environmental viscosity, which enables the exclusive imaging of plasma membrane in high fidelity. The probes can visualize plasma membrane in SiHa and rat blood red cells. Particularly, the probes are able to visualize T-tubule (transverse tubule) in skeletal muscle tissues successfully, suggesting their ability to image plasma membrane in tissues. In cooperation with Hoechst 33342, the nuclear to cytoplasmic ratio was successfully qualified in live cells and tissues. We believe these probes may have potential applications in facilitating the study on histopathology and the related areas.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 119338 |
Journal | Spectrochimica Acta - Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy |
Volume | 249 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 15 Mar 2021 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Nuclear to cytoplasmic ratio
- Plasma membrane
- Small-structure
- T-tubule
- Tissue imaging