Issue 16, 2014

An unusual OFF–ON fluorescence sensor for detecting mercury ions in aqueous media and living cells

Abstract

A novel azo derivative sensor (BDAA) based on alkynes was designed and utilized to direct detection of Hg2+ in aqueous solution and living cells. The new strategy achieved off to on switchable fluorescence. BDAA permits the highly selective and sensitive detection of Hg2+. This sensor can be used for imaging of Hg2+ in living cells.

Graphical abstract: An unusual OFF–ON fluorescence sensor for detecting mercury ions in aqueous media and living cells

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Article information

Article type
Communication
Submitted
21 Oct 2013
Accepted
20 Dec 2013
First published
23 Dec 2013

Chem. Commun., 2014,50, 2055-2057

An unusual OFF–ON fluorescence sensor for detecting mercury ions in aqueous media and living cells

M. Tian, L. Liu, Y. Li, R. Hu, T. Liu, H. Liu, S. Wang and Y. Li, Chem. Commun., 2014, 50, 2055 DOI: 10.1039/C3CC47915C

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