A multi-functional probe to discriminate Lys, Arg, His, Cys, Hcy and GSH from common amino acids

Chem Commun (Camb). 2015 Jan 28;51(8):1498-501. doi: 10.1039/c4cc07757a.

Abstract

The co-existence and similar properties of amino acids make the detection of individual amino acids challenging. Herein we discovered that probe 1 may act as a smart example to classify and differentiate basic amino acids (Arg/Lys/His), thiol-containing amino acids (Cys/HCy), and GSH through different sensing mechanisms in selected environments.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Acrylates / chemistry*
  • Amino Acids / analysis*
  • Amino Acids / chemistry
  • Colorimetry
  • Fluorescence
  • Glutathione / analysis*

Substances

  • Acrylates
  • Amino Acids
  • Glutathione