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Förster resonance energy transfer (FRET)-based small-molecule sensors and imaging agents

  • Luling Wu
  • , Chusen Huang
  • , Ben P. Emery
  • , Adam C. Sedgwick
  • , Steven D. Bull
  • , Xiao Peng He
  • , He Tian
  • , Juyoung Yoon
  • , Jonathan L. Sessler
  • , Tony D. James

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Abstract

In this tutorial review, we will explore recent advances in the construction and application of Förster resonance energy transfer (FRET)-based small-molecule fluorescent probes. The advantages of FRET-based fluorescent probes include: a large Stokes shift, ratiometric sensing and dual/multi-analyte responsive systems. We discuss the underlying energy donor-acceptor dye combinations and emphasise their applications for the detection or imaging of cations, anions, small neutral molecules, biomacromolecules, cellular microenvionments and dual/multi-analyte responsive systems.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)5110-5139
Number of pages30
JournalChemical Society Reviews
Volume49
Issue number15
DOIs
StatePublished - 7 Aug 2020

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