A novel “off-on” type fluorescent chemosensor for detection of Zn2+ and its zinc complex for “on-off” fluorescent sensing of sulfide in aqueous solution, in vitro and in vivo

Jae Min Jung, Ji Hye Kang, Jiyeon Han, Hyojin Lee, Mi Hee Lim, Ki Tae Kim, Cheal Kim

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Abstract

We reported a new quinoline-based fluorescent probe 1 for Zn2+ and S2−. 1 showed a highly selective fluorescence enhancement toward Zn2+ over other metal ions including Cd2+, and the resulting 1-Zn2+ complex could detect only S2− among the various anions. The detection limits (0.09 μM and 0.88 μM) for Zn2+ and S2− were much lower than recommended values (76 μM for Zn2+ and 14.8 μM for S2−) by WHO. Their recognition mechanisms were explained by Job plots, UV–vis titrations, 1H NMR titrations, ESI-mass, and theoretical calculations. Moreover, compound 1 with the great photostability and low biotoxicity showed sequentially off-on-off fluorescent bio-imaging of Zn2+ and S2− in both HeLa cells and live zebrafish larvae.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)58-69
Number of pages12
JournalSensors and Actuators, B: Chemical
Volume267
DOIs
StatePublished - 15 Aug 2018

Keywords

  • Cell and zebrafish imaging
  • Fluorescent chemosensor
  • Sulfide
  • Theoretical calculations
  • Zinc ion

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