A bioprobe based on aggregation induced emission (AIE) for cell membrane tracking

Yuhao Li, Yongquan Wu, Jin Chang, Min Chen, Rui Liu, Fuyou Li

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Abstract

A new organic dye (FD-9) derived from 1,8-naphthalimide is synthesized and shows significant aggregation induced emission (AIE) characteristics. The FD-9 dye presents excellent photostability and low toxicity, which can specifically track a cell membrane for 4 days.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)11335-11337
Number of pages3
JournalChemical Communications
Volume49
Issue number96
DOIs
StatePublished - 7 Nov 2013
Externally publishedYes

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