Cationic iridium(III) complexes for phosphorescence staining in the cytoplasm of living cells.
Two cationic iridium(III) complexes with bright green and red emissions were demonstrated as phosphorescent dyes for living cell imaging. In particular, their exclusive staining in cytoplasm, low cytotoxicity and reduced photobleaching, as well as cell membrane permeability, make the two complexes promising candidates for the design of specific bioimaging agents.
Yu
Mengxiao
M
Department of Chemistry & Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200433, PR China.
Zhao
Qiang
Q
Shi
Linxi
L
Li
Fuyou
F
Zhou
Zhiguo
Z
Yang
Hong
H
Yi
Tao
T
Huang
Chunhui
C
D002412:Cations / Q000737:chemistry; D003593:Cytoplasm / Q000737:chemistry*; D006367:HeLa Cells; D006801:Humans; D007495:Iridium / Q000737:chemistry*; D049449:Luminescence; D049408:Luminescent Agents / Q000737:chemistry*; D008163:Luminescent Measurements / Q000379:methods; D008856:Microscopy, Fluorescence; D015394:Molecular Structure; D009942:Organometallic Compounds / Q000737:chemistry*; D010777:Photochemistry; D013194:Staining and Labeling
D002412:Cations; D049408:Luminescent Agents; D009942:Organometallic Compounds; D007495:Iridium