Abstract
The combination of fluorescence method with paper-based diagnostic device is quite suitable in point-of-care testing (POCT). Herein, we designed a novel hybrid fluorescein-based probe ZN-2 and investigated its fluorescent properties thoroughly in the detection of Zn2+. In comparison with the fluorescein-based probe ZN-1, ZN-2 displayed better sensitivity, long-wavelength and faster response to Zn2+ within 20 min. Interestingly, we could achieve ultrasensitive, high-throughput and visual detection in the POCT analysis of Zn2+ by anchoring this probe ZN-2 on the paper-based device. This device with satisfied performance for Zn2+ detection was achieved in real samples including cytochylema, serum and lake water. Finally, the probe ZN-2 was further applied to visualize and monitor the level changes of Zn2+ in the living cells and zebrafishes.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 117949 |
Journal | Spectrochimica Acta - Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy |
Volume | 229 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 15 Mar 2020 |
Keywords
- High-throughput
- Imaging
- Paper-based devices
- Point-of-care testing
- Zinc ions