摘要
Terpyridine Zn2+ complex-based pyrophosphate (PPi) fluorescent probes have shown promise, however, a systematic study on the optimal structure of terpyridine for PPi sensing is still lacking. In this study a series of six-coordinated terpyridine Zn2+ complexes were designed and synthesized. The impact of the position and the number of electron-donating groups on the aromatic ring of terpyridine, as well as changes in hydrophobicity, on the ability to selectively recognize PPi was explored. Six terpyridine Zn2+ complexes with meta-methoxy groups on the phenyl ring can detect PPi in aqueous solution through an AIE-mediated mechanism, exhibiting excellent selectivity for PPi over other nucleoside triphosphates (NTPs). More importantly, the introduction of an additional propoxy group at the para-position enhances the anti-interference capability and fluorescence response speed of the terpyridine Zn2+ complex towards PPi. Furthermore, four selected probes have also demonstrated the capability to monitor inorganic pyrophosphatase (IPP)-mediated PPi hydrolysis.
源语言 | 英语 |
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文章编号 | 112874 |
期刊 | Dyes and Pigments |
卷 | 241 |
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出版状态 | 已出版 - 10月 2025 |