Abstract
The zinc tank: A new fluoro-chromogenic chemosensor based on BODIPY-functionalized Fe 3O 4 nanoparticles (1) has been prepared. Chemoprobe 1 exhibits high selectivity for Zn 2+ over other competing metal ions tested. Moreover, confocal microscopy experiments established that 1 can be used for detecting Zn 2+ levels in living cells (see figure).
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 5843-5847 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Chemistry - A European Journal |
Volume | 18 |
Issue number | 19 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 7 May 2012 |
Keywords
- biosensors
- chromophores
- fluorophores
- nanoparticles
- zinc