An ESIPT based fluorescent sensor 1 was developed, which could selectively detect and differentiate trivalent metal ions Cr(3+), Al(3+) and Fe(3+) in aqueous medium. The cell imaging experiments confirmed that 1 can be used for monitoring intracellular Cr(3+) and Al(3+) levels in living cells.
An ESIPT based fluorn class="Chemical">escent sensor 1 was developed, which could selectively detect and differentiate trivalent metal ions Cr(3+), Al(3+) and Fe(3+) in aqueous medium. The cell imaging experiments confirmed that 1 can be used for monitoring intracellular Cr(3+) and Al(3+) levels in living cells.
Authors: Soojin Kim; Jin Young Noh; Ka Young Kim; Jin Hoon Kim; Hee Kyung Kang; Seong-Won Nam; So Hyun Kim; Sungsu Park; Cheal Kim; Jinheung Kim Journal: Inorg Chem Date: 2012-03-02 Impact factor: 5.165