Abstract
The pH homeostasis of Golgi plays a vital role in maintaining normal cell functions. An effective near-infrared fluorescent probe that can sense pH changes in Golgi apparatus is of great significance. Here, a Golgi-targeting fluorescent probe (Golgi-hNR) based on a rhodamine derivative is presented to show a highly sensitive response to pH variations. Golgi-hNR displays a conspicuous pH-dependent behavior at 664 nm from pH 7.4–3.0 with a remarkable fluorescence off-on response. The pKa value of Golgi-hNR is measured to be 3.62. Confocal fluorescence imaging reveals that Golgi-hNR diffuses into Golgi with high selectivity. Using Golgi-hNR, we have successfully visualized real-time tracking of Golgi pH variations for medical therapy in living cells.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 131963 |
Journal | Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical |
Volume | 366 |
Online published | 27 Apr 2022 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Sept 2022 |
Research Keywords
- Fluorescent probe
- Golgi apparatus
- pH probe
- Rhodamine derivative