Easily fixed simple small ESIPT molecule with aggregation induced emission for fast and photostable "turn-on" bioimaging

Zhenzhen Tu, Min Liu, Yan Qian, Guoqiang Yang, Minmin Cai, Lianhui Wang, Wei Huang

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Abstract

An excited state intramolecular proton transfer (ESIPT) fluorogen, due to its easy hydrogen bonding and AIE characteristics, has demonstrated a fast and selective light-up of the cytoplasm of HeLa cells within 20 seconds. Moreover, the low-cost material preparation, fair cytocompatibility, good photostability and wide pH application range all indicate its great potentials for commercialization.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)7789-7793
Number of pages5
JournalRSC Advances
Volume5
Issue number10
DOIs
StatePublished - 2015
Externally publishedYes

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