While biomaterials are endowed with sophisticated functions by the temporal dynamics and autonomy derived from non-equilibrium assemblies in biological systems,fabricating advanced materials counterparts with these fe...While biomaterials are endowed with sophisticated functions by the temporal dynamics and autonomy derived from non-equilibrium assemblies in biological systems,fabricating advanced materials counterparts with these features through kinetic control remains rare.Herein,we report a non-equilibrium hydrogel that exhibits autonomous time-dependent ultrabright fluorescence(quantum yield 0.90),achieved through the kinetically controlled incorporation of thermodynamic equilibrium host-vip complexes into a poly(2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate)(PHEMA)network.Transient complexes are programmed by coupling rapid assembly kinetics with the slow competitive binding of the polymer matrix.This kinetic mismatch converts a thermodynamic equilibrium supramolecular system into a non-equilibrium state,generating temporally dynamic fluorescence that cyclically shifts from yellow to green and self-reverts.The programmed temporal dynamics endow the hydrogel with high potential for information encryption applications.展开更多
Cyclo[n]Thiophenes(CnTs)are a distinctive class ofπ-conjugated macrocyclic molecules that have attracted growing attention owing to their structural aesthetics and organic electronic characteristics.However,the devel...Cyclo[n]Thiophenes(CnTs)are a distinctive class ofπ-conjugated macrocyclic molecules that have attracted growing attention owing to their structural aesthetics and organic electronic characteristics.However,the development of CnTs has been largely impeded by inefficient synthetic route.In this work,we employ a bridge strategy using bipyridine as bridge to link two quaterthiophene units resulting in-shaped bicyclosystem.This strain-retaining approach improves the synthesis efficiency of the macrocycles.Two new macrocyclic molecules,(4T-2hexyl-2Me)_(2)-DPBP and(4T-2hexyl)_(2)-DPBP,were successfully synthesized in total yield 17%and 16%,respectively.Single-crystal structure of(4T-2hexyl-2Me)_(2)-DPBP reveals that the bipyridine bridge is orthogonally strapped by two quaterthiophene units.Notably,both compounds exhibit aggregation-induced emission enhancement(AIEE)behavior-an unprecedented feature among CnT-based macrocycles.Theoretical calculations reveal that this AIE phenomenon originates from the restriction of intramolecular motion(RIM)in the aggregated state,which suppresses the non-radiative decay channels.These results demonstrate a generalized strategy for the synthesis of functionalπ-conjugated macrocyclic molecules based fluorescent materials.展开更多
Over the past ten years,numerous papers have been published on the use of indocyanine green(ICG)fluorescence in liver surgery for hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC).There are many different applications.The first involves ...Over the past ten years,numerous papers have been published on the use of indocyanine green(ICG)fluorescence in liver surgery for hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC).There are many different applications.The first involves targeting superficial tumors in patients with macronodular cirrhosis and an irregular liver surface.In a minimally invasive setting,the lack of tactile feedback on the hepatic surface makes detecting subcapsular HCC with ultrasound alone challenging.ICG fusion images can mimic the tactile feedback of the hand and act as an ultrasound booster.ICG fluorescence can be used to evaluate tumor residues after minimally invasive thermal ablation.ICG fluorescence imaging can also be used to identify the grade of HCC early on and evaluate the microinvasive component.展开更多
The level of glutathione(GSH)is significantly associated with numerous pathological processes,thus,real-time detection of the GSH level is of significance for early diagnosis of GSH-related diseases.Herein,we develope...The level of glutathione(GSH)is significantly associated with numerous pathological processes,thus,real-time detection of the GSH level is of significance for early diagnosis of GSH-related diseases.Herein,we developed in vivo second near-infrared(NIR-II)window fluorescence(FL)and ratiometric photoacoustic(RPA)dual-modality imaging of GSH using a GSH-activatable probe(LET-14).LET-14 was synthesized based on a rhodamine hybrid xanthene skeleton with a FL shielding 2,4-dinitrobenzene sulfonyl group that can be specifically cleaved by GSH,thus resulting in a markedly bathochromic-shift absorption,a 6.5-fold increase in NIR-II FL intensity(FL920)and a 13-fold increase in RPA signal(PA880/PA705)in vitro.Intriguingly,LET-14 exhibits good selectivity and sensitivity for NIR-II FL and RPA dual-modality imaging of GSH in 4T1 tumor-bearing mouse model.Our findings develop an in vivo detection tool of GSH,which has great potential in the field of cancer diagnosis.展开更多
Accurate phenological information is essential for measuring ecosystem dynamics and carbon uptake.Southwest China is one of the country's largest terrestrial carbon sink regions and plays a crucial role in carbon ...Accurate phenological information is essential for measuring ecosystem dynamics and carbon uptake.Southwest China is one of the country's largest terrestrial carbon sink regions and plays a crucial role in carbon peaking and neutrality.However,its complex terrain,fragile ecosystem,and variable climate challenge carbon sink stability.Vegetation phenology significantly impacts carbon absorption and release,making accurate phenological data essential for understanding carbon sequestration dynamics.The widespread distribution of evergreen forests and their weak seasonal variation in canopy introduce significant uncertainties in extracting phenology using traditional remote sensing information in this region.These limitations can lead to inaccurate assessments of carbon sink dynamics.Therefore,precise phenology extraction and analysis are vital for improving ecosystem dynamics and the carbon cycle in Southwest China.Firstly,we employed different ways to evaluate the ability of solar-induced chlorophyll fluorescence(SIF)and traditional remote sensing information to extract phenology.Secondly,based on SIF,we analyzed the spatial and temporal changes in the start of the growing season(SOS),the end of the growing season(EOS),and the length of the growing season(LOS)from 2001 to 2020.Finally,we systematically analyzed the response of SOS and EOS to five preseason climatic factors.The results showed that(1)SIF outperformed traditional remote sensing information in extracting phenology.(2)Vegetation phenology exhibited significant spatial heterogeneity.Moreover,SOS,EOS,and LOS showed trends of advancement,delay,and extension both overall and across all vegetation types.(3)Precipitation was the main factor influencing SOS,while surface downward solar radiation and mean temperature were the main factors affecting EOS,and the phenology of different vegetation types showed a great difference in response to preseason climate factors.These findings improve our understanding of vegetation phenology and its dynamics over Southwest China.展开更多
A series of blue and blue‑green Ir(Ⅲ)complexes has been investigated theoretically to explore their electronic structures,photophysical properties,efficiency roll‑off effect,and thermal activation delayed fluorescenc...A series of blue and blue‑green Ir(Ⅲ)complexes has been investigated theoretically to explore their electronic structures,photophysical properties,efficiency roll‑off effect,and thermal activation delayed fluorescence(TADF)properties.All calculations were performed using density functional theory(DFT)and time‑dependent density functional theory(TDDFT).Calculations for electronic structures,frontier molecular orbital characteristics(which determine the efficiency roll‑off effect of the complexes),and photophysical properties were conducted using the Gaussian 09 software package.The calculation of spin‑orbit coupling matrix elements<T|HSOC|S>,which determine the TADF properties of the complexes,was performed using the ORCA software package.The calculation results show that the auxiliary ligand tetraphenylimidodiphosphinate(tpip),a strong electron‑withdrawing group,can mitigate the efficiency roll‑off effect of the complex.Furthermore,TADF is observed in one of the designed complexes,(F_(3)Phppy)_(2)Ir(tpip),where F_(3)Phppy=2‑[4‑(2,4,6‑trifluorophenyl)phenyl]pyridine.展开更多
Bay-site carboxyl functionalized perylene diimide derivative 1,7-COOH-PDI-C_(12)(PDI-COOH)was synthesized and distinct enhanced fluorescence was observed through combining with calcium ion(Ca^(2+))in THF/H_(2)O soluti...Bay-site carboxyl functionalized perylene diimide derivative 1,7-COOH-PDI-C_(12)(PDI-COOH)was synthesized and distinct enhanced fluorescence was observed through combining with calcium ion(Ca^(2+))in THF/H_(2)O solution.The assembly and fluorescence behavior of PDI-COOH/Ca^(2+)were studied in detail by changing hydration state with different concentrations.Based on the differences in assembly morphology and stoichiometric ratios of PDICOOH/Ca^(2+),we proposed the fluorescence emission mechanism of PDI-COOH/Ca^(2+)in THF/H_(2)O and THF,respectively.This work reveals a novel strategy of aggregated state fluorescence enhancement and reminds us of the important role of water in molecular fluorescence emission and assembly.展开更多
The presence of aluminum(Al^(3+))and fluoride(F^(−))ions in the environment can be harmful to ecosystems and human health,highlighting the need for accurate and efficient monitoring.In this paper,an innovative approac...The presence of aluminum(Al^(3+))and fluoride(F^(−))ions in the environment can be harmful to ecosystems and human health,highlighting the need for accurate and efficient monitoring.In this paper,an innovative approach is presented that leverages the power of machine learning to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of fluorescence-based detection for sequential quantitative analysis of aluminum(Al^(3+))and fluoride(F^(−))ions in aqueous solutions.The proposed method involves the synthesis of sulfur-functionalized carbon dots(C-dots)as fluorescence probes,with fluorescence enhancement upon interaction with Al^(3+)ions,achieving a detection limit of 4.2 nmol/L.Subsequently,in the presence of F^(−)ions,fluorescence is quenched,with a detection limit of 47.6 nmol/L.The fingerprints of fluorescence images are extracted using a cross-platform computer vision library in Python,followed by data preprocessing.Subsequently,the fingerprint data is subjected to cluster analysis using the K-means model from machine learning,and the average Silhouette Coefficient indicates excellent model performance.Finally,a regression analysis based on the principal component analysis method is employed to achieve more precise quantitative analysis of aluminum and fluoride ions.The results demonstrate that the developed model excels in terms of accuracy and sensitivity.This groundbreaking model not only showcases exceptional performance but also addresses the urgent need for effective environmental monitoring and risk assessment,making it a valuable tool for safeguarding our ecosystems and public health.展开更多
Plants play a crucial role in maintaining ecological balance and biodiversity.However,plant health is easily affected by environmental stresses.Hence,the rapid and precise monitoring of plant health is crucial for glo...Plants play a crucial role in maintaining ecological balance and biodiversity.However,plant health is easily affected by environmental stresses.Hence,the rapid and precise monitoring of plant health is crucial for global food security and ecological balance.Currently,traditional detection strategies for monitoring plant health mainly rely on expensive equipment and complex operational procedures,which limit their widespread application.Fortunately,near-infrared(NIR)fluorescence and surface-enhanced Raman scattering(SERS)techniques have been recently highlighted in plants.NIR fluorescence imaging holds the advantages of being non-invasive,high-resolution and real-time,which is suitable for rapid screening in large-scale scenarios.While SERS enables highly sensitive and specific detection of trace chemical substances within plant tissues.Therefore,the complementarity of NIR fluorescence and SERS modalities can provide more comprehensive and accurate information for plant disease diagnosis and growth status monitoring.This article summarizes these two modalities in plant applications,and discusses the advantages of multimodal NIR fluorescence/SERS for a better understanding of a plant’s response to stress,thereby improving the accuracy and sensitivity of detection.展开更多
Cholecystectomy is extensively employed for the treatment of various gallbladder diseases,including symptomatic cholelithiasis,asymptomatic cholelithiasis with a high risk of gallbladder cancer or complications,non-ca...Cholecystectomy is extensively employed for the treatment of various gallbladder diseases,including symptomatic cholelithiasis,asymptomatic cholelithiasis with a high risk of gallbladder cancer or complications,non-calculous cholecystitis,gallbladder polyps larger than 1.0 cm,and porcelain gallbladder,etc.Currently,laparoscopic cholecystectomy(LC)constitutes over 95%of all cholecystectomy procedures,which is the preferred approach for gallbladder surgery[1,2].展开更多
Volatile aromatic aldehydes,including benzaldehyde(BzH),4-fluorobenzaldehyde(4-F-BzH),4-isobutylbenzaldehyde(4-iBu-BzH),3-trifluoromethylbenzaldehyde(3-CF_(3)-BzH),p-methoxybenzaldehyde(4-MeO-BzH),and o-trifluoromethy...Volatile aromatic aldehydes,including benzaldehyde(BzH),4-fluorobenzaldehyde(4-F-BzH),4-isobutylbenzaldehyde(4-iBu-BzH),3-trifluoromethylbenzaldehyde(3-CF_(3)-BzH),p-methoxybenzaldehyde(4-MeO-BzH),and o-trifluoromethylbenzaldehyde(2-CF_(3)-BzH),are crucial raw materials for the synthesis of various pesticides and pharmaceuticals[1].展开更多
Two novel lanthanide complexes,[Sm_(2)(BA)_(6)(4-OH-terpy)_(2)]·2H_(2)O·2EtOH(1)and[Pr_(2)(BA)_(6)(4-OH-terpy)_(2)(H_(2)O)_(2)]·HBA·H_(2)O(2),where HBA=benzoic acid,4-OH-terpy=4-hydroxy-2,2'∶6...Two novel lanthanide complexes,[Sm_(2)(BA)_(6)(4-OH-terpy)_(2)]·2H_(2)O·2EtOH(1)and[Pr_(2)(BA)_(6)(4-OH-terpy)_(2)(H_(2)O)_(2)]·HBA·H_(2)O(2),where HBA=benzoic acid,4-OH-terpy=4-hydroxy-2,2'∶6',2″-terpyridine,were successfully synthesized using ultrasonic dissolution and the conventional solution method with two mixed ligands HBA and 4-OH-terpy.During the synthesis,4-OH-terpy was involved in the reaction as a neutral ligand,while HBA,in its deprotonated form(BA-),coordinated with the lanthanide ions as an acidic ligand.The crystal structures of these two complexes were precisely determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction.Elemental analysis,infrared and Raman spectroscopy,and powder X-ray diffraction techniques were also employed to further explore the physicochemical properties of the two complexes.The single-crystal X-ray diffraction data indicate that,despite their structural differences,both complexes belong to the triclinic crystal system P1 space group.The central lanthanide ions have the same coordination number but exhibit different coordination environments.To comprehensively evaluate the thermal stability of these two complexes,comprehensive tests including thermogravimetric analysis,differential thermogravimetric analysis,differential scanning calorimetry,Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy,and mass spectrometry were conducted.Meanwhile,an in-depth investigation was conducted into the 3D infrared stacked images and mass spectra of the gases emitted from the complexes.In addition,studies of the fluorescence properties of complex1 showed that it exhibited fluorescence emission matching the Sm^(3+)characteristic transition.展开更多
Using 2-dicyanomethylene-3-cyano-4,5,5-trimethyl-2,5-dihydrofuran(TCF)as a near-infrared fluorescent chromophore,we designed and synthesized a TCF-based fluorescent probe TCF-NS by introducing 2,4-dinitrophenyl ether ...Using 2-dicyanomethylene-3-cyano-4,5,5-trimethyl-2,5-dihydrofuran(TCF)as a near-infrared fluorescent chromophore,we designed and synthesized a TCF-based fluorescent probe TCF-NS by introducing 2,4-dinitrophenyl ether as the recognized site for H_(2)S.The probe TCF-NS displayed a rapid-response fluorescent against H_(2)S with high sensitivity and selection but had no significant fluorescence response to other biothiols.Furthermore,TCF-NS was applied to sense H_(2)S in living cells successfully with minimized cytotoxicity and a large Stokes shift.展开更多
We used the natural product chamomile as a carbon source to synthesize praseodymium(Pr) and nitrogen(N) co-doped biomass carbon dots(Pr/N-BCDs) with remarkable luminescence properties by one-step hydrothermal method.C...We used the natural product chamomile as a carbon source to synthesize praseodymium(Pr) and nitrogen(N) co-doped biomass carbon dots(Pr/N-BCDs) with remarkable luminescence properties by one-step hydrothermal method.Compared with single N-doped BCDs(N-BCDs) and Pr-doped BCDs(Pr-BCDs),Pr/N-BCDs not only showed better fluorescence properties and stability but also achieved a significant increase in quantum yield of 12%.More importantly,under certain conditions,Pr/N-BCDs and 2,4-dinitrophenylhydrazide(2,4-DNPH) had significant fluorescence internal filtration effect(IFE) and dynamic quenching effect,and in the concentration range of0.50-20 μmol·L^(-1),the concentration of 2,4-DNPH had a good linear relationship with the fluorescence quenching signal,and the detection limit was as low as 2.1 nmol·L^(-1).展开更多
In this editorial,we comment on the article by Li et al.We specifically focus on the novel use of multicolor near-infrared fluorescence imaging(MCFI)with indocyanine green in laparoscopic cholecystectomy,which is an i...In this editorial,we comment on the article by Li et al.We specifically focus on the novel use of multicolor near-infrared fluorescence imaging(MCFI)with indocyanine green in laparoscopic cholecystectomy,which is an innovative approach for enhancing biliary visualization during laparoscopic cholecystectomy.This study also highlighted the limitations of conventional single-color fluorescence imaging(SCFI),which relies solely on a green fluorescence signal,leading to challenges such as visual fatigue and difficulty in distinguishing biliary structures from background hepatic tissue.Given the complex anatomy of the biliary system and the challenges of visual fatigue encountered with SCFI,MCFI addresses these issues by enabling the differentiation of biliary structures by mapping the fluorescence intensity across a unique blue-to-purple color spectrum,thus improving the clarity of anatomical structures and reducing the visual strain for surgeons.We also focus specifically on the complications and cautious usage of indocyanine green in this context,as well as the advantages and disadvantages of MCFI and SCFI.Overall,MCFI represents a significant advancement in fluorescence-guided surgery,with the potential to become a standard imaging modality for safer and more effective laparoscopic procedures.展开更多
Silver ion(Ag^(+))is a highly toxic metal ion,and its monitoring in water or food resources has become extraordinarily necessary within the scope of human health.In the light of the fact of Ag^(+)-induced folding stru...Silver ion(Ag^(+))is a highly toxic metal ion,and its monitoring in water or food resources has become extraordinarily necessary within the scope of human health.In the light of the fact of Ag^(+)-induced folding structure of specific peptides,an unlabeled and highselectivity Ag^(+)assay is presented by means of intrinsic fluorescence of peptides.Under the quenching effect of gold nanoparticles(AuNPs),characteristic fluorescence of peptides could be considerably reduced by rapid modification.Along with the Ag adding,the fluorescence signals of peptide-AuNPs are largely enhanced by the behavior between peptides and Agt.This is basically involving the formation of 4-coordinated complexes,generating the changes of peptides in structure and fluorescence properties.Under this circumstance,the adverse influence of plenty of interfering ions is suppressed,including the toxic Hg^(2+),Pb^(2+).The results highlight that Ag ions could be selectively recognized as low as 2.4 nmol/L with a linear range of 5 to 800 nmol/L.In comparison with other programs,the given approach declares simplicity,sensitivity,and superior selectivity.Furthermore,the biosensor excels in the practical application in water samples(e.g.,lake,tap and drinking water)owing to its non-interference and on-site rapid determination.展开更多
Calcium ions(Ca^(2+))and manganese ions(Mn^(2+))are essential for sustaining life activities and are key monitoring indicators in drinking water.Developing highly sensitive,selective,and portable detection methods for...Calcium ions(Ca^(2+))and manganese ions(Mn^(2+))are essential for sustaining life activities and are key monitoring indicators in drinking water.Developing highly sensitive,selective,and portable detection methods for Ca^(2+)and Mn^(2+)is significant for water quality monitoring and human health.In this paper,blue fluorescent Ti3C2 MXene-based quantum dots(MQDs,λ_(em)=445 nm)are prepared using Ti_(3)C_(2)MXene as the precursor.Through the chelation effect of ethylene diamine tetraacetic acid(EDTA),a blue and red dual-emission fluorescent probe,MQDs-EDTA-Eu^(3+)-DPA,was constructed.Herein,dipicolinic acid(DPA)acts as an absorbing ligand and significantly enhances the red fluorescence of europium ions(Eu^(3+))at 616 nm through the“antenna effect”.The blue fluorescence of MQDs serves as an internal reference signal.High concentrations of Ca^(2+)can quench the red fluorescence of Eu^(3+)-DPA;Mn^(2+)can be excited to emit purple fluorescence at 380 nm after coordinating with DPA,red fluorescence of Eu^(3+)-DPA serves as the internal reference signal.Based on the above two fluorescence intensity changes,ratiometric fluorescence detection methods for Ca^(2+)and Mn^(2+)are established.The fluorescence intensity ratio(IF_(616)/IF_(445))exhibits a linear relationship with Ca^(2+)in the range of 35-120μmol/L,with a detection limit of 5.98μmol/L.The fluorescence intensity ratio(IF_(380)/IF_(616))shows good linearity with Mn^(2+)in the range of 0-14μmol/L,with a detection limit of 28.6 nmol/L.This method was successfully applied to the quantitative analysis of Ca^(2+)and Mn^(2+)in commercially available mineral water(Nongfu Spring,Ganten,and Evergrande),with recovery rates of 80.6%-117%and relative standard deviations(RSD)of 0.76%-4.6%.Additionally,by preparing MQD-based fluorescent test strips,visual detections of Ca^(2+)and Mn^(2+)are achieved.This work demonstrates the application potential of MQDs in the field of visual fluorescence sensing of ions in water quality.展开更多
A coordination polymer{[Cd(H_(2)dpa)(bpy)]·3H_(2)O}_(n)(Cd-CP)was designed and hydrothermal synthesized based on 4-(2,4-dicarboxyphenoxy)phthalic acid(H_(4)dpa),2,2'-bipyridine(bpy)and Cd(NO_(3))_(2)·4H_...A coordination polymer{[Cd(H_(2)dpa)(bpy)]·3H_(2)O}_(n)(Cd-CP)was designed and hydrothermal synthesized based on 4-(2,4-dicarboxyphenoxy)phthalic acid(H_(4)dpa),2,2'-bipyridine(bpy)and Cd(NO_(3))_(2)·4H_(2)O.The structure was characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction,powder X-ray diffraction,elemental analysis,and infrared spectroscopy.Cd-CP belongs to the monoclinic crystal system with the P2_1/c space group and performs in a 1D double-chain structure.The adjacent double chains further form a 3D supramolecular network structure through hydrogen bonding.Thermogravimetric analysis shows that Cd-CP has good thermal stability.Fluorescence analysis showed that Cd-CP had good choosing selectively and was sensitive to metal ions(Fe^(3+)and Zn^(2+)),2,4,6-trinitrophenylhydrazine(TRI),and pyrimethanil(Pth).Interestingly,when Cd-CP was used for fluorescence detection of metal ions,it was found to have a fluorescence quenching effect on Fe^(3+)but had an obvious enhancement effect on Zn^(2+).Therefore,we designed an“on-off-on”logic gate.In addition,the mechanism of fluorescence sensing has been deeply explored.CCDC:2258625.展开更多
Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is an aggressive and often fatal disease, especially since the brain metastasis of TNBC has been a particularly severe manifestation. However, brain metastasis in TNBC at early sta...Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is an aggressive and often fatal disease, especially since the brain metastasis of TNBC has been a particularly severe manifestation. However, brain metastasis in TNBC at early stages often lacks noticeable symptoms, making it challenging to detect. Near-infrared II (NIR-II) fluorescence microscopic imaging obtains long wavelength, which enables reduced scattering, high spatial resolution and minimal autofluorescence, it is also a favorable imaging method for tumor diagnosis. PbS@CdS quantum dots (QDs) are one of the popular NIR-II fluorescence nanoprobes for well brightness. In this study, NIR-II emissive PbS@CdS QDs were utilized and further encapsulated with thiol-terminated poly(ethylene oxide) (SH-PEG, MW = 5000) to form PbS@CdS@PEG QDs nanoparticles (NPs). The obtained PbS@CdS@PEG QDs NPs were then characterized and further studied in detail. The PbS@CdS@PEG QDs NPs had large absorption spectra, exhibited strong NIR-II fluorescence emission at approximately 1300nm, and possessed good NIR-II fluorescence properties. Then, the mice model of early-stage brain metastases of TNBC was established, and the PbS@CdS@PEG QDs NPs were injected into the tumor-bearing mice for NIR-II fluorescence microscopic bioimaging. The brain vessels and tumors of the living mice were detected with high spatial resolution under the NIR-II fluorescence microscopic imaging system with irradiation of 808nm laser. The tumor tissues were further restricted and prepared as thin slices. The NIR-II fluorescence signals were collected from the tumor slices with high spatial resolution and signal-to-background ratio (SBR). Thus, the PbS@CdS@PEG QDs NPs-assisted NIR-II fluorescence microscopic system can effectively achieve targeting brain metastases of TNBC imaging, offering a novel and promising approach for TNBC-specific diagnosis.展开更多
In the past decade,people have conducted extensive research on the synthesis and application properties of various functionalized pillararenes.Pillararenes show good application prospects in the field of sensors due t...In the past decade,people have conducted extensive research on the synthesis and application properties of various functionalized pillararenes.Pillararenes show good application prospects in the field of sensors due to the rich host-vip recognition in their rigid electron-rich cavities.However,most reported pillararenes are functionalized by alkoxy modification,which results in poor charge transfer nature and weak fluorescence response.A π-conjugated charge-transfer system P5BN was obtained by introducing electron-donating triarylamine(Ar_(3)N)and electron-deficient triarylborane(Ar_(3)B)into pillar[5]arene skeleton,which significantly improved its luminescence behavior and was further used for fluorescence detection applications.The molecular structure showed that P5BN provided a good macrocyclic cavity to encapsulate amino acids molecules of suitable size.It was found that P5BN,as a fluorescent sensor,showed a highly sensitive and selective response to L-arginine(L-Arg),resulting in a significant enhancement of the fluorescence at 408 nm of P5BN with the lowest detection concentration being 2.21×10^(-8) mol/L.The recognition mechanism was demonstrated through experiments and DFT theoretical calculations.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22025503,22220102004,22401093)the Science and Technology Commission of Shanghai Municipality(24DX1400200)+2 种基金the Innovation Program of Shanghai Municipal Education Commission(2023ZKZD40)the Programme of Introducing Talents of Discipline to Universities(B16017)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(2023M741167,GZB20230211,2024T170273)。
文摘While biomaterials are endowed with sophisticated functions by the temporal dynamics and autonomy derived from non-equilibrium assemblies in biological systems,fabricating advanced materials counterparts with these features through kinetic control remains rare.Herein,we report a non-equilibrium hydrogel that exhibits autonomous time-dependent ultrabright fluorescence(quantum yield 0.90),achieved through the kinetically controlled incorporation of thermodynamic equilibrium host-vip complexes into a poly(2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate)(PHEMA)network.Transient complexes are programmed by coupling rapid assembly kinetics with the slow competitive binding of the polymer matrix.This kinetic mismatch converts a thermodynamic equilibrium supramolecular system into a non-equilibrium state,generating temporally dynamic fluorescence that cyclically shifts from yellow to green and self-reverts.The programmed temporal dynamics endow the hydrogel with high potential for information encryption applications.
基金support from the Strategic Priority Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(No.XDB0520000)the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2022YFA1203200)+3 种基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52273170)the Youth Innovation Promotion Association of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(No.2021030)Postdoctoral Fellowship Program of CPSF(No.GZC20232735)BMS Junior Fellow of Beijing National Laboratory For molecular Science(No.2023BMS20111).
文摘Cyclo[n]Thiophenes(CnTs)are a distinctive class ofπ-conjugated macrocyclic molecules that have attracted growing attention owing to their structural aesthetics and organic electronic characteristics.However,the development of CnTs has been largely impeded by inefficient synthetic route.In this work,we employ a bridge strategy using bipyridine as bridge to link two quaterthiophene units resulting in-shaped bicyclosystem.This strain-retaining approach improves the synthesis efficiency of the macrocycles.Two new macrocyclic molecules,(4T-2hexyl-2Me)_(2)-DPBP and(4T-2hexyl)_(2)-DPBP,were successfully synthesized in total yield 17%and 16%,respectively.Single-crystal structure of(4T-2hexyl-2Me)_(2)-DPBP reveals that the bipyridine bridge is orthogonally strapped by two quaterthiophene units.Notably,both compounds exhibit aggregation-induced emission enhancement(AIEE)behavior-an unprecedented feature among CnT-based macrocycles.Theoretical calculations reveal that this AIE phenomenon originates from the restriction of intramolecular motion(RIM)in the aggregated state,which suppresses the non-radiative decay channels.These results demonstrate a generalized strategy for the synthesis of functionalπ-conjugated macrocyclic molecules based fluorescent materials.
文摘Over the past ten years,numerous papers have been published on the use of indocyanine green(ICG)fluorescence in liver surgery for hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC).There are many different applications.The first involves targeting superficial tumors in patients with macronodular cirrhosis and an irregular liver surface.In a minimally invasive setting,the lack of tactile feedback on the hepatic surface makes detecting subcapsular HCC with ultrasound alone challenging.ICG fusion images can mimic the tactile feedback of the hand and act as an ultrasound booster.ICG fluorescence can be used to evaluate tumor residues after minimally invasive thermal ablation.ICG fluorescence imaging can also be used to identify the grade of HCC early on and evaluate the microinvasive component.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.82372116,U23A2097)Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(No.2022A1515010620)+2 种基金Shenzhen Medical Research Fund(Nos.B2302047,A2302047)Shenzhen Science and Technology Program(No.JCYJ20220818095806014)Research Team Cultivation Program of Shenzhen University(No.2023QNT019).
文摘The level of glutathione(GSH)is significantly associated with numerous pathological processes,thus,real-time detection of the GSH level is of significance for early diagnosis of GSH-related diseases.Herein,we developed in vivo second near-infrared(NIR-II)window fluorescence(FL)and ratiometric photoacoustic(RPA)dual-modality imaging of GSH using a GSH-activatable probe(LET-14).LET-14 was synthesized based on a rhodamine hybrid xanthene skeleton with a FL shielding 2,4-dinitrobenzene sulfonyl group that can be specifically cleaved by GSH,thus resulting in a markedly bathochromic-shift absorption,a 6.5-fold increase in NIR-II FL intensity(FL920)and a 13-fold increase in RPA signal(PA880/PA705)in vitro.Intriguingly,LET-14 exhibits good selectivity and sensitivity for NIR-II FL and RPA dual-modality imaging of GSH in 4T1 tumor-bearing mouse model.Our findings develop an in vivo detection tool of GSH,which has great potential in the field of cancer diagnosis.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China[Grant NO.42401465 and 42401464]Yunnan Fundamental Research Projects[Grant NO.202501AT070343,202401AU070169 and 202401CF070161]+1 种基金Natural Science Fund of Kunming University of Science and Technology(KKZ3202421125)Yunnan Provincial Talent Project“High-level Talent Training Support Plan”[YNWR-QNBJ-2020-031]。
文摘Accurate phenological information is essential for measuring ecosystem dynamics and carbon uptake.Southwest China is one of the country's largest terrestrial carbon sink regions and plays a crucial role in carbon peaking and neutrality.However,its complex terrain,fragile ecosystem,and variable climate challenge carbon sink stability.Vegetation phenology significantly impacts carbon absorption and release,making accurate phenological data essential for understanding carbon sequestration dynamics.The widespread distribution of evergreen forests and their weak seasonal variation in canopy introduce significant uncertainties in extracting phenology using traditional remote sensing information in this region.These limitations can lead to inaccurate assessments of carbon sink dynamics.Therefore,precise phenology extraction and analysis are vital for improving ecosystem dynamics and the carbon cycle in Southwest China.Firstly,we employed different ways to evaluate the ability of solar-induced chlorophyll fluorescence(SIF)and traditional remote sensing information to extract phenology.Secondly,based on SIF,we analyzed the spatial and temporal changes in the start of the growing season(SOS),the end of the growing season(EOS),and the length of the growing season(LOS)from 2001 to 2020.Finally,we systematically analyzed the response of SOS and EOS to five preseason climatic factors.The results showed that(1)SIF outperformed traditional remote sensing information in extracting phenology.(2)Vegetation phenology exhibited significant spatial heterogeneity.Moreover,SOS,EOS,and LOS showed trends of advancement,delay,and extension both overall and across all vegetation types.(3)Precipitation was the main factor influencing SOS,while surface downward solar radiation and mean temperature were the main factors affecting EOS,and the phenology of different vegetation types showed a great difference in response to preseason climate factors.These findings improve our understanding of vegetation phenology and its dynamics over Southwest China.
文摘A series of blue and blue‑green Ir(Ⅲ)complexes has been investigated theoretically to explore their electronic structures,photophysical properties,efficiency roll‑off effect,and thermal activation delayed fluorescence(TADF)properties.All calculations were performed using density functional theory(DFT)and time‑dependent density functional theory(TDDFT).Calculations for electronic structures,frontier molecular orbital characteristics(which determine the efficiency roll‑off effect of the complexes),and photophysical properties were conducted using the Gaussian 09 software package.The calculation of spin‑orbit coupling matrix elements<T|HSOC|S>,which determine the TADF properties of the complexes,was performed using the ORCA software package.The calculation results show that the auxiliary ligand tetraphenylimidodiphosphinate(tpip),a strong electron‑withdrawing group,can mitigate the efficiency roll‑off effect of the complex.Furthermore,TADF is observed in one of the designed complexes,(F_(3)Phppy)_(2)Ir(tpip),where F_(3)Phppy=2‑[4‑(2,4,6‑trifluorophenyl)phenyl]pyridine.
文摘Bay-site carboxyl functionalized perylene diimide derivative 1,7-COOH-PDI-C_(12)(PDI-COOH)was synthesized and distinct enhanced fluorescence was observed through combining with calcium ion(Ca^(2+))in THF/H_(2)O solution.The assembly and fluorescence behavior of PDI-COOH/Ca^(2+)were studied in detail by changing hydration state with different concentrations.Based on the differences in assembly morphology and stoichiometric ratios of PDICOOH/Ca^(2+),we proposed the fluorescence emission mechanism of PDI-COOH/Ca^(2+)in THF/H_(2)O and THF,respectively.This work reveals a novel strategy of aggregated state fluorescence enhancement and reminds us of the important role of water in molecular fluorescence emission and assembly.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.U21A20290)Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(No.2022A1515011656)+2 种基金the Projects of Talents Recruitment of GDUPT(No.2023rcyj1003)the 2022“Sail Plan”Project of Maoming Green Chemical Industry Research Institute(No.MMGCIRI2022YFJH-Y-024)Maoming Science and Technology Project(No.2023382).
文摘The presence of aluminum(Al^(3+))and fluoride(F^(−))ions in the environment can be harmful to ecosystems and human health,highlighting the need for accurate and efficient monitoring.In this paper,an innovative approach is presented that leverages the power of machine learning to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of fluorescence-based detection for sequential quantitative analysis of aluminum(Al^(3+))and fluoride(F^(−))ions in aqueous solutions.The proposed method involves the synthesis of sulfur-functionalized carbon dots(C-dots)as fluorescence probes,with fluorescence enhancement upon interaction with Al^(3+)ions,achieving a detection limit of 4.2 nmol/L.Subsequently,in the presence of F^(−)ions,fluorescence is quenched,with a detection limit of 47.6 nmol/L.The fingerprints of fluorescence images are extracted using a cross-platform computer vision library in Python,followed by data preprocessing.Subsequently,the fingerprint data is subjected to cluster analysis using the K-means model from machine learning,and the average Silhouette Coefficient indicates excellent model performance.Finally,a regression analysis based on the principal component analysis method is employed to achieve more precise quantitative analysis of aluminum and fluoride ions.The results demonstrate that the developed model excels in terms of accuracy and sensitivity.This groundbreaking model not only showcases exceptional performance but also addresses the urgent need for effective environmental monitoring and risk assessment,making it a valuable tool for safeguarding our ecosystems and public health.
基金funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.22374055,22022404,22074050,82172055)the National Natural Science Foundation of Hubei Province(No.22022CFA033)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(Nos.CCNU24JCPT001,CCNU24JCPT020)。
文摘Plants play a crucial role in maintaining ecological balance and biodiversity.However,plant health is easily affected by environmental stresses.Hence,the rapid and precise monitoring of plant health is crucial for global food security and ecological balance.Currently,traditional detection strategies for monitoring plant health mainly rely on expensive equipment and complex operational procedures,which limit their widespread application.Fortunately,near-infrared(NIR)fluorescence and surface-enhanced Raman scattering(SERS)techniques have been recently highlighted in plants.NIR fluorescence imaging holds the advantages of being non-invasive,high-resolution and real-time,which is suitable for rapid screening in large-scale scenarios.While SERS enables highly sensitive and specific detection of trace chemical substances within plant tissues.Therefore,the complementarity of NIR fluorescence and SERS modalities can provide more comprehensive and accurate information for plant disease diagnosis and growth status monitoring.This article summarizes these two modalities in plant applications,and discusses the advantages of multimodal NIR fluorescence/SERS for a better understanding of a plant’s response to stress,thereby improving the accuracy and sensitivity of detection.
文摘Cholecystectomy is extensively employed for the treatment of various gallbladder diseases,including symptomatic cholelithiasis,asymptomatic cholelithiasis with a high risk of gallbladder cancer or complications,non-calculous cholecystitis,gallbladder polyps larger than 1.0 cm,and porcelain gallbladder,etc.Currently,laparoscopic cholecystectomy(LC)constitutes over 95%of all cholecystectomy procedures,which is the preferred approach for gallbladder surgery[1,2].
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(22361031,22308260).
文摘Volatile aromatic aldehydes,including benzaldehyde(BzH),4-fluorobenzaldehyde(4-F-BzH),4-isobutylbenzaldehyde(4-iBu-BzH),3-trifluoromethylbenzaldehyde(3-CF_(3)-BzH),p-methoxybenzaldehyde(4-MeO-BzH),and o-trifluoromethylbenzaldehyde(2-CF_(3)-BzH),are crucial raw materials for the synthesis of various pesticides and pharmaceuticals[1].
文摘Two novel lanthanide complexes,[Sm_(2)(BA)_(6)(4-OH-terpy)_(2)]·2H_(2)O·2EtOH(1)and[Pr_(2)(BA)_(6)(4-OH-terpy)_(2)(H_(2)O)_(2)]·HBA·H_(2)O(2),where HBA=benzoic acid,4-OH-terpy=4-hydroxy-2,2'∶6',2″-terpyridine,were successfully synthesized using ultrasonic dissolution and the conventional solution method with two mixed ligands HBA and 4-OH-terpy.During the synthesis,4-OH-terpy was involved in the reaction as a neutral ligand,while HBA,in its deprotonated form(BA-),coordinated with the lanthanide ions as an acidic ligand.The crystal structures of these two complexes were precisely determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction.Elemental analysis,infrared and Raman spectroscopy,and powder X-ray diffraction techniques were also employed to further explore the physicochemical properties of the two complexes.The single-crystal X-ray diffraction data indicate that,despite their structural differences,both complexes belong to the triclinic crystal system P1 space group.The central lanthanide ions have the same coordination number but exhibit different coordination environments.To comprehensively evaluate the thermal stability of these two complexes,comprehensive tests including thermogravimetric analysis,differential thermogravimetric analysis,differential scanning calorimetry,Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy,and mass spectrometry were conducted.Meanwhile,an in-depth investigation was conducted into the 3D infrared stacked images and mass spectra of the gases emitted from the complexes.In addition,studies of the fluorescence properties of complex1 showed that it exhibited fluorescence emission matching the Sm^(3+)characteristic transition.
基金financially supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province(Grant No.BK20241181)the State Key Laboratory of AnalyticalChemistry for Life Science,School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering,Nanjing University(Grant No.SKLACLS2419)。
文摘Using 2-dicyanomethylene-3-cyano-4,5,5-trimethyl-2,5-dihydrofuran(TCF)as a near-infrared fluorescent chromophore,we designed and synthesized a TCF-based fluorescent probe TCF-NS by introducing 2,4-dinitrophenyl ether as the recognized site for H_(2)S.The probe TCF-NS displayed a rapid-response fluorescent against H_(2)S with high sensitivity and selection but had no significant fluorescence response to other biothiols.Furthermore,TCF-NS was applied to sense H_(2)S in living cells successfully with minimized cytotoxicity and a large Stokes shift.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No.22063010)the Natural Science Foundation of Shaanxi Province (Grant No.2022QFY07-05)Yan'an Science and Technology Plan Project (Grants No.2022SLJBZ-002, 2023-CYL-193)。
文摘We used the natural product chamomile as a carbon source to synthesize praseodymium(Pr) and nitrogen(N) co-doped biomass carbon dots(Pr/N-BCDs) with remarkable luminescence properties by one-step hydrothermal method.Compared with single N-doped BCDs(N-BCDs) and Pr-doped BCDs(Pr-BCDs),Pr/N-BCDs not only showed better fluorescence properties and stability but also achieved a significant increase in quantum yield of 12%.More importantly,under certain conditions,Pr/N-BCDs and 2,4-dinitrophenylhydrazide(2,4-DNPH) had significant fluorescence internal filtration effect(IFE) and dynamic quenching effect,and in the concentration range of0.50-20 μmol·L^(-1),the concentration of 2,4-DNPH had a good linear relationship with the fluorescence quenching signal,and the detection limit was as low as 2.1 nmol·L^(-1).
文摘In this editorial,we comment on the article by Li et al.We specifically focus on the novel use of multicolor near-infrared fluorescence imaging(MCFI)with indocyanine green in laparoscopic cholecystectomy,which is an innovative approach for enhancing biliary visualization during laparoscopic cholecystectomy.This study also highlighted the limitations of conventional single-color fluorescence imaging(SCFI),which relies solely on a green fluorescence signal,leading to challenges such as visual fatigue and difficulty in distinguishing biliary structures from background hepatic tissue.Given the complex anatomy of the biliary system and the challenges of visual fatigue encountered with SCFI,MCFI addresses these issues by enabling the differentiation of biliary structures by mapping the fluorescence intensity across a unique blue-to-purple color spectrum,thus improving the clarity of anatomical structures and reducing the visual strain for surgeons.We also focus specifically on the complications and cautious usage of indocyanine green in this context,as well as the advantages and disadvantages of MCFI and SCFI.Overall,MCFI represents a significant advancement in fluorescence-guided surgery,with the potential to become a standard imaging modality for safer and more effective laparoscopic procedures.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(21775114,21874102)。
文摘Silver ion(Ag^(+))is a highly toxic metal ion,and its monitoring in water or food resources has become extraordinarily necessary within the scope of human health.In the light of the fact of Ag^(+)-induced folding structure of specific peptides,an unlabeled and highselectivity Ag^(+)assay is presented by means of intrinsic fluorescence of peptides.Under the quenching effect of gold nanoparticles(AuNPs),characteristic fluorescence of peptides could be considerably reduced by rapid modification.Along with the Ag adding,the fluorescence signals of peptide-AuNPs are largely enhanced by the behavior between peptides and Agt.This is basically involving the formation of 4-coordinated complexes,generating the changes of peptides in structure and fluorescence properties.Under this circumstance,the adverse influence of plenty of interfering ions is suppressed,including the toxic Hg^(2+),Pb^(2+).The results highlight that Ag ions could be selectively recognized as low as 2.4 nmol/L with a linear range of 5 to 800 nmol/L.In comparison with other programs,the given approach declares simplicity,sensitivity,and superior selectivity.Furthermore,the biosensor excels in the practical application in water samples(e.g.,lake,tap and drinking water)owing to its non-interference and on-site rapid determination.
基金The Tertiary Education Scientific Research Project of the Guangzhou Municipal Education Bureau(2024312227)Innovative and Entrepreneurial Projects of Guangzhou University Students(202411078014)+2 种基金Guangzhou University Open Sharing Fund for Instruments and Equipment(2025)National Major Scientific Research Instrument Development Project(22227804)Sub-subject of the National Key Research Project(2023YFB3210100)。
文摘Calcium ions(Ca^(2+))and manganese ions(Mn^(2+))are essential for sustaining life activities and are key monitoring indicators in drinking water.Developing highly sensitive,selective,and portable detection methods for Ca^(2+)and Mn^(2+)is significant for water quality monitoring and human health.In this paper,blue fluorescent Ti3C2 MXene-based quantum dots(MQDs,λ_(em)=445 nm)are prepared using Ti_(3)C_(2)MXene as the precursor.Through the chelation effect of ethylene diamine tetraacetic acid(EDTA),a blue and red dual-emission fluorescent probe,MQDs-EDTA-Eu^(3+)-DPA,was constructed.Herein,dipicolinic acid(DPA)acts as an absorbing ligand and significantly enhances the red fluorescence of europium ions(Eu^(3+))at 616 nm through the“antenna effect”.The blue fluorescence of MQDs serves as an internal reference signal.High concentrations of Ca^(2+)can quench the red fluorescence of Eu^(3+)-DPA;Mn^(2+)can be excited to emit purple fluorescence at 380 nm after coordinating with DPA,red fluorescence of Eu^(3+)-DPA serves as the internal reference signal.Based on the above two fluorescence intensity changes,ratiometric fluorescence detection methods for Ca^(2+)and Mn^(2+)are established.The fluorescence intensity ratio(IF_(616)/IF_(445))exhibits a linear relationship with Ca^(2+)in the range of 35-120μmol/L,with a detection limit of 5.98μmol/L.The fluorescence intensity ratio(IF_(380)/IF_(616))shows good linearity with Mn^(2+)in the range of 0-14μmol/L,with a detection limit of 28.6 nmol/L.This method was successfully applied to the quantitative analysis of Ca^(2+)and Mn^(2+)in commercially available mineral water(Nongfu Spring,Ganten,and Evergrande),with recovery rates of 80.6%-117%and relative standard deviations(RSD)of 0.76%-4.6%.Additionally,by preparing MQD-based fluorescent test strips,visual detections of Ca^(2+)and Mn^(2+)are achieved.This work demonstrates the application potential of MQDs in the field of visual fluorescence sensing of ions in water quality.
文摘A coordination polymer{[Cd(H_(2)dpa)(bpy)]·3H_(2)O}_(n)(Cd-CP)was designed and hydrothermal synthesized based on 4-(2,4-dicarboxyphenoxy)phthalic acid(H_(4)dpa),2,2'-bipyridine(bpy)and Cd(NO_(3))_(2)·4H_(2)O.The structure was characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction,powder X-ray diffraction,elemental analysis,and infrared spectroscopy.Cd-CP belongs to the monoclinic crystal system with the P2_1/c space group and performs in a 1D double-chain structure.The adjacent double chains further form a 3D supramolecular network structure through hydrogen bonding.Thermogravimetric analysis shows that Cd-CP has good thermal stability.Fluorescence analysis showed that Cd-CP had good choosing selectively and was sensitive to metal ions(Fe^(3+)and Zn^(2+)),2,4,6-trinitrophenylhydrazine(TRI),and pyrimethanil(Pth).Interestingly,when Cd-CP was used for fluorescence detection of metal ions,it was found to have a fluorescence quenching effect on Fe^(3+)but had an obvious enhancement effect on Zn^(2+).Therefore,we designed an“on-off-on”logic gate.In addition,the mechanism of fluorescence sensing has been deeply explored.CCDC:2258625.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC)under Grant Nos.62035011,82202220 and 82060326State Key Laboratory of Pathogenesis,Prevention and treat ment of High Incident Diseases in central Asia(Nos.SKL-HIDCA-2022-3 and SKL-HIDCA-2022-GJ1)+3 种基金the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Regional Collaborative Innovation Special Science and Technology Assistance Program(No.2022E02130)Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Natural Sci ence Foundation Key Project(No.2022D01D40)Outstanding Youth Project(2023D01E06)Y.Gao and C.Zhang authors contributed equally to this work.
文摘Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is an aggressive and often fatal disease, especially since the brain metastasis of TNBC has been a particularly severe manifestation. However, brain metastasis in TNBC at early stages often lacks noticeable symptoms, making it challenging to detect. Near-infrared II (NIR-II) fluorescence microscopic imaging obtains long wavelength, which enables reduced scattering, high spatial resolution and minimal autofluorescence, it is also a favorable imaging method for tumor diagnosis. PbS@CdS quantum dots (QDs) are one of the popular NIR-II fluorescence nanoprobes for well brightness. In this study, NIR-II emissive PbS@CdS QDs were utilized and further encapsulated with thiol-terminated poly(ethylene oxide) (SH-PEG, MW = 5000) to form PbS@CdS@PEG QDs nanoparticles (NPs). The obtained PbS@CdS@PEG QDs NPs were then characterized and further studied in detail. The PbS@CdS@PEG QDs NPs had large absorption spectra, exhibited strong NIR-II fluorescence emission at approximately 1300nm, and possessed good NIR-II fluorescence properties. Then, the mice model of early-stage brain metastases of TNBC was established, and the PbS@CdS@PEG QDs NPs were injected into the tumor-bearing mice for NIR-II fluorescence microscopic bioimaging. The brain vessels and tumors of the living mice were detected with high spatial resolution under the NIR-II fluorescence microscopic imaging system with irradiation of 808nm laser. The tumor tissues were further restricted and prepared as thin slices. The NIR-II fluorescence signals were collected from the tumor slices with high spatial resolution and signal-to-background ratio (SBR). Thus, the PbS@CdS@PEG QDs NPs-assisted NIR-II fluorescence microscopic system can effectively achieve targeting brain metastases of TNBC imaging, offering a novel and promising approach for TNBC-specific diagnosis.
文摘In the past decade,people have conducted extensive research on the synthesis and application properties of various functionalized pillararenes.Pillararenes show good application prospects in the field of sensors due to the rich host-vip recognition in their rigid electron-rich cavities.However,most reported pillararenes are functionalized by alkoxy modification,which results in poor charge transfer nature and weak fluorescence response.A π-conjugated charge-transfer system P5BN was obtained by introducing electron-donating triarylamine(Ar_(3)N)and electron-deficient triarylborane(Ar_(3)B)into pillar[5]arene skeleton,which significantly improved its luminescence behavior and was further used for fluorescence detection applications.The molecular structure showed that P5BN provided a good macrocyclic cavity to encapsulate amino acids molecules of suitable size.It was found that P5BN,as a fluorescent sensor,showed a highly sensitive and selective response to L-arginine(L-Arg),resulting in a significant enhancement of the fluorescence at 408 nm of P5BN with the lowest detection concentration being 2.21×10^(-8) mol/L.The recognition mechanism was demonstrated through experiments and DFT theoretical calculations.
