A fluorescent photochromic compound for labeling biomolecules

Chem Commun (Camb). 2007 Dec 28:(48):5206-8. doi: 10.1039/b713663c. Epub 2007 Oct 12.

Abstract

A fluorescent photochromic compound, composed of diarylethene, fluorescein and succinimidyl ester units, was developed for the controllable fluorescent labeling of biomolecules based on a small molecule.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Biosensing Techniques / methods*
  • Esters / chemistry*
  • Ethylenes / chemistry*
  • Fluorescein / chemistry*
  • Fluorescent Dyes / chemistry*
  • Microscopy, Fluorescence / methods
  • Molecular Structure
  • Staining and Labeling
  • Succinimides / chemistry*

Substances

  • Esters
  • Ethylenes
  • Fluorescent Dyes
  • Succinimides
  • Fluorescein