A fluorescent chemodosimeter specific for cysteine: effective discrimination of cysteine from homocysteine

Chem Commun (Camb). 2009 Oct 21:(39):5904-6. doi: 10.1039/b907511a. Epub 2009 Aug 20.

Abstract

A fluorescent chemodosimeter for cysteine detection and bio-imaging has been described which displays an excellent selectivity for cysteine over homocysteine, glutathione and other amino acids.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Cell Line, Tumor
  • Cysteine / chemistry*
  • Cysteine / urine
  • Fluorescent Dyes / chemistry*
  • Homocysteine / chemistry*
  • Humans
  • Hydrolysis
  • PC12 Cells
  • Rats
  • Spectrometry, Fluorescence

Substances

  • Fluorescent Dyes
  • Homocysteine
  • Cysteine