A novel coumarin-based colorimetric and fluorescent probe for detecting increasing concentrations of Hg<sup>2+</sup><i>in vitro</i> and <i>in vivo</i>
Huang Li, Wenlong Sheng, Lizhen Wang, Xia Meng, Hongdong Duan, Liqun Chi
Abstract
Mercury has complex biological toxicity and can cause a variety of physiological diseases and even death, so it is of great importance to develop novel strategies for detecting trace mercury in environmental and biological samples.
Topics & Concepts
FluorescenceCoumarinChemistryIn vivoIn vitroNuclear chemistryRadiochemistryOrganic chemistryBiochemistryOpticsPhysicsBiologyBiotechnologyMolecular Sensors and Ion DetectionSulfur Compounds in BiologyLuminescence and Fluorescent Materials