A phenazine-imidazole based ratiometric fluorescent probe for Cd<sup>2+</sup> ions and its application in <i>in vivo</i> imaging
Jianhua Wang, Yao Ming Liu, Jian Bin Chao, Yu Wang, Hui Wang, Shao Min Shuang
Abstract
A new phenazine-imidazole based Schiff base (PIS) fluorescent probe was developed for ratiometric detection of Cd 2+ ions in aqueous media at physiological pH. PIS upon binding with Cd 2+ ions shows red shifted fluorescence and thereby permits ratiometric detection of Cd( ii ) ions.
Topics & Concepts
PhenazineFluorescenceIn vivoImidazoleIonChemistryPhotochemistryStereochemistryBiochemistryPhysicsBiologyOpticsOrganic chemistryBiotechnologyMolecular Sensors and Ion DetectionAdvanced biosensing and bioanalysis techniquesAnalytical Chemistry and Sensors