香豆素类荧光探针对硫化氢检测的研究进展

硫化氢(H2S)是目前人们发现的第三类生物内源性“气体信使分子”。其及时检测对人类的健康有着非常大的意义。随着荧光探针技术的发展,有机小分子荧光探针受到广大学者的关注。其中,香豆素因其结构简单,荧光量子产率高以及易于功能化而备受青睐。本文根据探针的识别机理综述近三年来报道的香豆素类H2S荧光探针代表性研究成果,并对其进行了展望,为后续设计开发更具实用价值的H2S荧光探针提供一点有益的参考。     

Two-photon fluorescent probe for hydrogen sulfide based on a red-emitting benzocoumarin dye

Hydrogen sulfide (H₂S) is an endogenous gasotransmitter and plays intriguing biological roles. To study the biological role of H₂S, efficient fluorescent probes are in great demand. For imaging of H₂S in deep-tissue, a two-photon probe that emits in the red wavelength region is of choice to avoid the autofluorescence from intrinsic biomolecules. Here, we disclose such a probe, which, developed based on an acetyl benzocoumarin fluorophore, can be excited at 900?nm under two-photon excitation and emit in the red region. The probe shows high reactivity, selectivity, and sensitivity in in vitro assays. Two-photon microscopic imaging of H₂S in HeLa cells aided by the probe demonstrates that it is potentially useful to study H₂S level changes in cells and tissues influenced by external stimuli.     

Highly selective probe of a copper(II) complex based on a coumarin derivative for hydrogen sulfide detection

Abstract

A fluorescent probe 1 containing copper(II) had been designed and synthesized based on a coumarin derivative. The molecular structure of probe 1 was characterized by ¹H NMR, HRMS, IR, and elemental analysis. The interactions of 1 with biologically important anions and amino acid were determined by UV–Vis, fluorescence, and HRMS titration experiments. Results indicated that probe 1 showed the highest binding ability for HS^? among studied anions (AcO^?, H₂PO₄^?, F^?, Cl^?, Br^?, and I^?) and cysteine in pure dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) and HEPES buffer solution. As we expected, the response of UV–Vis spectra in aqueous solution was stronger than that of pure DMSO solvent. In addition, the binding ability for HS^? was not hindered by the existence of other anions. HRMS titration experiment showed that the interacted mechanism was that the copper(II) ion in 1 was captured by HS^? and then free ligand released. Furthermore, the detection limit of probe 1 with HS^? was carried out through UV–Vis titration showing 1 to be highly sensitive for HS^?.     

A turn-on fluorescent probe for selective and sensitive detection of hydrogen sulfide

An imidazolethione based turn-on fluorescent probe was synthesized for the detection of hydrogen sulfide, a biologically relevant molecule and an important air pollutant. The probe rapidly and selectively reacted with hydrogen sulfide to produce a strongly fluorescent product, resulting in the fluorescence enhancement of the system. The detection limit was determined to be 30 nM at the probe concentration of 1.0 μM. An indicating paper for visual detection of hydrogen sulfide gas has been fabricated by immobilizing the probe on a piece of appropriate paper substrate, and the detection limit of the visual method reached as low as 0.7 ppm. Moreover, the fluorescence turn-on/off of the system showed good reversibility when exposed alternately to hydrogen sulfide and mercuric ion, which was utilized to make an INHIBIT logic circuit for the presence of the two species.     

Fluorescein-derived fluorescent probe for cellular hydrogen sulfide imaging

In this work, a fluorescein-derived fluorescent probe for H2 S based on the thiolysis of dinitrophenyl ether is reported. This probe exhibits turn-on fluorescence imaging of H2 S in living cells and bulk solutions with excellent selectivity. The reaction mechanism was explained by means of absorption, fluorescence and HPLC–MS.     

A ratiometric fluorescent probe for gasotransmitter hydrogen sulfide based on a coumarin-benzopyrylium platform

A ratiometric fluorescent probe for H₂S was developed based on a coumarin– benzopyrylium platform. The ratiometric sensing is realized by a selective conversion of acyl azide to the corresponding amide, which subsequently undergoes an intramolecular spirocyclization to alter the large π-conjugated system of CB fluorophore. Compared with the traditional azide-based H₂S probes, the proposed probe utilizes the acyl azide as the recognition moiety and exhibits a rapid response (∼1 min) towards H₂S, which is superior to most of the azide-based H₂S probes. Preliminary fluorescence imaging experiments show that probe 1 has potential to track H₂S in living cells.     

硼酸及硼酸酯类过氧化氢荧光探针的最新研究进展

生物新陈代谢过程中产生的过氧化氢（H2O2）是生命活动所必需的,但是过量过氧化氢的存在可以引发多种疾病,因此对体内过氧化氢的检测具有重要意义.采用荧光探针法,借助激光共聚焦成像技术能够实现对活细胞和组织内的过氧化氢＂实时、可见、定量＂的检测,为深入阐明过氧化氢在生理和病理过程中所起的作用提供了一个重要手段.本文按荧光探针的结构分类,对近几年来以硼酸及硼酸酯基团作为荧光开关的具有高选择性和灵敏度的过氧化氢荧光探针进行了综述,主要探讨其设计思想、作用机制及应用,为过氧化氢探针的设计提供了新思路.     

Highly selective chromogenic and fluorogenic probe based on benzothiazole-thiosemicarbazone Schiff base for detection of copper (II) in real samples

Copper is the third most abundant essential transition metal ion in the human body. It's responsible for important activities in many living things, but excessive intake of Cu²⁺ can lead to a range of diseases. A colorimetric and turn-off fluorescent probe (E)-2-(5-(benzothiazol-2-yl)-2-(diethylamino)-4-hydroxybenzylidene)-N-phenylhydrazine-1-carbothioamide ( ZTR ) was designed and synthesized by thiosemicarbazone Schiff base as a specific complexes site strategy to achieve highly specific Cu²⁺ detection. The fluorescence of the probe ZTR solution fell dramatically when Cu²⁺ was added, and its appearance changed from dazzling blue to nearly colorless. The simple structure and readily available fluorescent probe provide a novel approach for the quantitative detection of Cu²⁺ in the linear range from 0 to 0.12 μM, with a detection limit down to 16 nM, and with high selectivity for Cu²⁺ over 15 other metal ions. Job’s plot analysis showed that probe ZTR and Cu²⁺ formed a 1:1 coordination complex. In addition, because of its low detection limits and fast response time, the created fluorescent molecule was effectively used to study the target ions on test paper strips and in water samples.))     

A tetraphenylimidazole-based fluorescent probe for the detection of hydrogen sulfide and its application in living cells

A novel probe based on the fluorescence off–on strategy was prepared to optically detect hydrogen sulfide (H₂S) via an excited state intramolecular proton transfer (ESIPT) mechanism. The probe shows high sensitivity and excellent selectivity to H₂S. It also displays a large Stokes shift (∼140 nm) and a remarkable quantum yield enhancement (Ф = 0.412) after interaction with H₂S. Moreover, the cellular imaging experiment demonstrated that it has potential utility for H₂S sensing in biological sciences.     

Naphthalene dianhydride based selective detection targetable fluorescent probe for monitoring exogenous Iron in living cells

A green emissive PET operating fluorescent turn-on cell permeable novel probe R1 has been successfully developed and utilized for the detection of Fe⁺³ in the pure aqueous system at sub-nanomolar level. Moreover, probe R1 demonstrate highly sensitive and selective towards Fe⁺³ over the other divalent and trivalent metal ions and was established by using fluorescence spectroscopy. The efficiency and aid of R1 was demonstrated by the fluorescence imaging of captured Fe⁺³ within Pollen grains by using fluorescence microscopy. These results indicate that, this is the first fluorescent turn-on PET probe to detect sub-nanomolar Fe⁺³ in the pure aqueous system and in cellular level.     

A two-photon fluorescent probe with a large turn-on signal for imaging hydrogen sulfide in living tissues

A two-photon fluorescence turn-on H₂S probe GCTPOC–H₂S based on a two-photon platform with a large cross-section, GCTPOC, and a sensitive H₂S recognition site, dinitrophenyl ether was constructed. The probe GCTPOC–H₂S exhibits desirable properties such as high sensitivity, high selectivity, functioning well at physiological pH and low cytotoxicity. In particular, the probe shows a 120-fold enhancement in the presence of Na₂S (500 μM), which is larger than the reported two-photon fluorescent H₂S probes. The large fluorescence enhancement of the two-photon probe GCTPOC–H₂S renders it attractive for imaging H₂S in living tissues with deep tissue penetration. Significantly, we have demonstrated that the probe GCTPOC–H₂S is suitable for fluorescence imaging of H₂S in living tissues with deep penetration by using two-photon microscopy. The further application of the two-photon probe for the investigation of biological functions and pathological roles of H₂S in living systems is under progress.     

Development of a boron-dipyrromethene-Cu ensemble based colorimetric probe toward hydrogen sulfide in aqueous media

A boron-dipyrromethene-Cu²⁺ ensemble based colorimetric probe for detection of hydrogen sulfide in aqueous media is reported. Complex 1-Cu(II) is able to selectively sense hydrogen sulfide over other anions and thiols followed by the release of compound 1 to give a remarkable change of UV absorption in aqueous solution (HEPES (4-(2-hydroxyethyl)-1-piperazineethanesulfonic acid) buffer, 50 mM, pH 7.4, 5% DMSO).     

Chemisorption of hydrogen sulfide on lead sulfide

The hydrogen sulfide chemisorption on lead sulfide at 22–100°C is studied by static testing in a vacuum and by pulsed chromatography. It is established that H₂S is sorbed in reversible and irreversible forms and that the process is accompanied by the sample charging. Irreversibly sorbed hydrogen sulfide is removed by heating the sample in a vacuum or in an inert-gas stream at temperatures exceeding the adsorption temperature by 30–50°C.     

Sulfonate-based fluorescent probes for imaging hydrogen peroxide in living cells

Based on the mechanism of H₂O₂-mediated hydrolysis of sulfonates, two fluorescein disulfonates compounds (FS-1 and FS-2) were designed and synthesized as the highly selective and sensitive fluorescent probes for imaging H₂O₂ in living cells. The probes were detected with elemental analysis, IR, ¹H NMR and ¹³C NMR. Upon reaction with H₂O₂, the probes exhibit strong fluorescence responses and high selectivity for H₂O₂ over other reactive oxygen species and some biological compounds. Furthermore, the sulfonate-based probes, as novel fluorescent reagents, are cell-permeable and can detect micromolar changes in H₂O₂ concentrations in living cells by using confocal microscopy. Supported by the National Basic Research Program of China (Grant No. 2007CB936000), the National Natural Science Funds for Distinguished Young Scholar (Grant No. 20725518), Major Program of the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 90713019), the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 20875057), the Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province, China (Grant No. Y2007B02), and the Science and Technology Development Programs of Shandong Province, China (Grant No. 2008GG30003012)     

A ratiometric fluorescent probe for palladium detection based on an allyl carbonate group functionalized hemicyanine dye

A novel ratiometric fluorescent probe for palladium species was synthesized based on an allyl carbonate group, a novel reaction site, and a hemicyanine dye. The probe displays relatively rapid response, high selectivity, and anti-disturbance toward palladium in HEPES buffers without additional reagents. The detection mechanism, palladium triggers the cleavage of allyl carbonate in the probe and then decarboxylation of the product to induce the ratiometric fluorescence response, was verified using UV–vis and mass spectrometry analysis. The probe was successfully applied for ratiometric fluorescent detection of palladium in tap water, river water, and in fetal bovine serum.     

Developing a novel ratiometric fluorescent probe based on ESIPT for the detection of pH changes in living cells

As an important parameter of intracellular metabolism, pH plays important roles in maintaining normal physiological processes. The abnormal pH could cause disorder of cell function which may cause neurological diseases. Herein, we present two novel ratiometric fluorescent probes to detect pH changes. The probes employed 2-(2′-hydroxyphenyl)benzothiazole as fluorescent platform, and displayed desirable fluorescence response to pH on the basis of excited state intramolecular proton transfer (ESIPT) process. The probe BtyC-1 showed green fluorescence at 546 nm under acidic conditions, while it displayed strong blue fluorescence at 473 nm and weak green fluorescence at 546 nm under alkaline conditions. Biological experiments demonstrated that the probe BtyC-1 could be successfully applied for the ratiometric imaging of cellular pH and the NH₄Cl-induced pH changes in living cells.