1
|
Shu D, Xie W, Liu H, Li J, Jiao J, Mao G, Yang S, Zhang K. Fluorescence monitoring of refluxed tyrosinase using endoplasmic reticulum-localized enzymatic activity-based sensing. Chem Commun (Camb) 2024; 60:5618-5621. [PMID: 38713525 DOI: 10.1039/d4cc00662c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/09/2024]
Abstract
A tyrosinase-activatable fluorescent probe with endoplasmic reticulum targetability was developed for the first time. It can ratiometrically fluoresce and hence be used to monitor refluxed tyrosinase into the endoplasmic reticulum.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Dunji Shu
- Laboratory of Chemical Biology & Traditional Chinese Medicine Research, Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan Normal University, Changsha 410081, P. R. China.
| | - Wenzhi Xie
- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Cytochemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Changsha University of Science and Technology, Changsha 410114, P. R. China
| | - Huihong Liu
- Laboratory of Chemical Biology & Traditional Chinese Medicine Research, Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan Normal University, Changsha 410081, P. R. China.
- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Cytochemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Changsha University of Science and Technology, Changsha 410114, P. R. China
| | - Jingjing Li
- Laboratory of Chemical Biology & Traditional Chinese Medicine Research, Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan Normal University, Changsha 410081, P. R. China.
| | - Jinglong Jiao
- Laboratory of Chemical Biology & Traditional Chinese Medicine Research, Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan Normal University, Changsha 410081, P. R. China.
| | - Guojiang Mao
- Henan Key Laboratory of Organic Functional Molecule and Drug Innovation, Collaborative Innovation Center of Henan Province for Green Manufacturing of Fine Chemicals, Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Media and Reactions, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang, 453007, P. R. China
| | - Sheng Yang
- Laboratory of Chemical Biology & Traditional Chinese Medicine Research, Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan Normal University, Changsha 410081, P. R. China.
| | - Kai Zhang
- Department of Chemistry, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, P. R. China.
| |
Collapse
|
2
|
Li J, Yu X, Shu D, Liu H, Gu M, Zhang K, Mao G, Yang S, Yang R. Accelerated Activity-Based Sensing by Fluorogenic Reporter Engineering Enables to Rapidly Determine Unstable Analyte. Anal Chem 2024; 96:7723-7729. [PMID: 38695281 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.4c00945] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/15/2024]
Abstract
Accurate detection of labile analytes through activity based fluorogenic sensing is meaningful but remains a challenge because of nonrapid reaction kinetic. Herein, we present a signaling reporter engineering strategy to accelerate azoreduction reaction by positively charged fluorophore promoted unstable anion recognition for rapidly sensing sodium dithionite (Na2S2O4), a kind of widespread used but harmful inorganic reducing agent. Its quick decomposition often impedes application reliability of traditional fluorogenic probes in real samples because of their slow responses. In this work, four azo-based probes with different charged fluorophores (positive, zwitterionic, neutral, and negative) were synthesized and compared. Among of them, with sequestration effect of positively charged anthocyanin fluorophore for dithionite anion via electrostatic attraction, the cationic probe Azo-Pos displayed ultrafast fluorogenic response (∼2 s) with the fastest response kinetic (kpos' = 0.373 s-1) that is better than other charged ones (kzwi' = 0.031 s-1, kneu' = 0.013 s-1, kneg' = 0.003 s-1). Azo-Pos was demonstrated to be capable to directly detect labile Na2S2O4 in food samples and visualize the presence of Na2S2O4 in living systems in a timely fashion. This new probe has potential as a robust tool to fluorescently monitor excessive food additives and biological invasion of harmful Na2S2O4. Moreover, our proposed accelerating strategy would be versatile to develop more activity-based sensing probes for quickly detecting other unstable analytes of interest.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Jingjing Li
- Laboratory of Chemical Biology & Traditional Chinese Medicine Research (Ministry of Education), College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan Normal University, Changsha 410081, P. R. China
| | - Xizi Yu
- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Cytochemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Changsha University of Science and Technology, Changsha 410114, P. R. China
| | - Dunji Shu
- Laboratory of Chemical Biology & Traditional Chinese Medicine Research (Ministry of Education), College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan Normal University, Changsha 410081, P. R. China
| | - Huihong Liu
- Laboratory of Chemical Biology & Traditional Chinese Medicine Research (Ministry of Education), College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan Normal University, Changsha 410081, P. R. China
- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Cytochemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Changsha University of Science and Technology, Changsha 410114, P. R. China
| | - Maoxin Gu
- Laboratory of Chemical Biology & Traditional Chinese Medicine Research (Ministry of Education), College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan Normal University, Changsha 410081, P. R. China
| | - Kai Zhang
- Department of Chemistry, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, P. R. China
| | - Guojiang Mao
- Henan Key Laboratory of Organic Functional Molecule and Drug Innovation, Collaborative Innovation Center of Henan Province for Green Manufacturing of Fine Chemicals, Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Media and Reactions, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang 453007, P. R. China
| | - Sheng Yang
- Laboratory of Chemical Biology & Traditional Chinese Medicine Research (Ministry of Education), College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan Normal University, Changsha 410081, P. R. China
| | - Ronghua Yang
- Laboratory of Chemical Biology & Traditional Chinese Medicine Research (Ministry of Education), College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan Normal University, Changsha 410081, P. R. China
| |
Collapse
|
3
|
Wei D, Dai Y, Cao J, Fu N. A novel fluorescent probe for visualizing viscosity changes in lipid droplets during chemotherapy-induced ferroptosis. Anal Chim Acta 2024; 1299:342422. [PMID: 38499425 DOI: 10.1016/j.aca.2024.342422] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2023] [Revised: 01/29/2024] [Accepted: 02/26/2024] [Indexed: 03/20/2024]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Ferroptosis, as a novel form of cell death, is becoming one of the hot topics in cancer treatment research. It differs from necrosis and autophagy in that it involves the accumulation of lipid peroxides and is triggered by iron dependency. Recent studies have suggested that this mechanism may alter the viscosity or structure of lipid droplets (LDs). The relationship between LDs viscosity and ferroptosis remains an active area of research with limited reports at present. Additionally, there is a lack of effective anticancer drugs targeting the ferroptosis pathway to promote ferroptosis in tumour cells. Therefore, the development of tools to detect viscosity changes during ferroptosis and targeted therapeutic strategies is of great significance. RESULTS By coupling 1,3-indandione with naphthalimide, including decamethylamine as a LDs recognition group, we designed and synthesized an environmental fluorescent probe that induces intramolecular charge transfer (TICT) effects. Notably, the diffusion and transport of intracellular substances may be affected in highly viscous environments. Under such conditions, intracellular iron ions may accumulate, leading to peroxide production and cellular damage, which can trigger ferroptosis. Therefore, WD-1 achieved excellent in situ bioimaging of LDs targeting and its viscosity during ferroptosis in HeLa cells and zebrafish. Furthermore, it was observed that WD-1 effectively differentiated between malignant and normal cells during this process, highlighting its potential significance in distinguishing cellular states. In addition, we used the antitumour drug paclitaxel to study ferroptosis in cancer cells. These findings not only provide an excellent tool for the development of the ferroptosis response, but also are crucial for understanding the biological properties of LDs during the ferroptosis response. SIGNIFICANCE AND NOVELTY Based on a powerful tool of fluorescent probe with in vivo bioimaging, we developed WD-1 to track the impact of paclitaxel on the process of ferroptosis in living cells. Therefore, we preliminarily believe that paclitaxel may affect the occurrence of ferroptosis and control apoptosis in cancer cells. These findings not only serve as an exceptional tool for advancing our understanding of the ferroptosis response, but furthermore play a vital role in comprehending the biological characteristics of LDs in relation to ferroptosis.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Di Wei
- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for Analytical Science of Food Safety and Biology & Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Analysis and Detection Technology for Food Safety & International (Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan) Joint Laboratory on Food Safety and Environmental Analysis, College of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, Fujian, 350108, PR China
| | - Yingshu Dai
- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for Analytical Science of Food Safety and Biology & Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Analysis and Detection Technology for Food Safety & International (Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan) Joint Laboratory on Food Safety and Environmental Analysis, College of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, Fujian, 350108, PR China
| | - Jing Cao
- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for Analytical Science of Food Safety and Biology & Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Analysis and Detection Technology for Food Safety & International (Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan) Joint Laboratory on Food Safety and Environmental Analysis, College of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, Fujian, 350108, PR China; State Key Laboratory for Cellular Stress Biology, School of Life Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Life Sciences, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, 361102, PR China
| | - Nanyan Fu
- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for Analytical Science of Food Safety and Biology & Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Analysis and Detection Technology for Food Safety & International (Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan) Joint Laboratory on Food Safety and Environmental Analysis, College of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, Fujian, 350108, PR China.
| |
Collapse
|
4
|
Li H, Wang J, Kim H, Peng X, Yoon J. Activatable Near-Infrared Versatile Fluorescent and Chemiluminescent Dyes Based on the Dicyanomethylene-4H-pyran Scaffold: From Design to Imaging and Theranostics. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202311764. [PMID: 37855139 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202311764] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2023] [Revised: 10/18/2023] [Accepted: 10/18/2023] [Indexed: 10/20/2023]
Abstract
Activatable fluorescent and chemiluminescent dyes with near-infrared emission have indispensable roles in the fields of bioimaging, molecular prodrugs, and phototheranostic agents. As one of the most popular fluorophore scaffolds, the dicyanomethylene-4H-pyran scaffold has been applied to fabricate a large number of versatile activatable optical dyes for analytes detection and diseases diagnosis and treatment by virtue of its high photostability, large Stokes shift, considerable two-photon absorption cross-section, and structural modifiability. This review discusses the molecular design strategies, recognition mechanisms, and both in vitro and in vivo bio-applications (especially for diagnosis and therapy of tumors) of activatable dicyanomethylene-4H-pyran dyes. The final section describes the current shortcomings and future development prospects of this topic.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Haidong Li
- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Frontiers Science Center for Smart Materials Oriented Chemical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, 2 Linggong Road, Dalian, 116024, China
- School of Bioengineering, Dalian University of Technology, 2 Linggong Road, Dalian, 116024, China
| | - Jingyun Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Frontiers Science Center for Smart Materials Oriented Chemical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, 2 Linggong Road, Dalian, 116024, China
- School of Bioengineering, Dalian University of Technology, 2 Linggong Road, Dalian, 116024, China
| | - Heejeong Kim
- Department of Chemistry and Nanoscience, Ewha Womans University, 52 Ewhayeodae-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03760, Korea
| | - Xiaojun Peng
- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Frontiers Science Center for Smart Materials Oriented Chemical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, 2 Linggong Road, Dalian, 116024, China
| | - Juyoung Yoon
- Department of Chemistry and Nanoscience, Ewha Womans University, 52 Ewhayeodae-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03760, Korea
| |
Collapse
|
5
|
Li X, Zang L, Zhao H, Qi F, Lau C, Lu J. Modulation of Near-Infrared Mitochondria-Targetable fluorescent probe for H 2S bioimaging through the modification of heavy atom iodine. SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA. PART A, MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY 2023; 298:122767. [PMID: 37120951 DOI: 10.1016/j.saa.2023.122767] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2023] [Revised: 04/08/2023] [Accepted: 04/18/2023] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
Abstract
H2S is correlated with mitochondrial dysfunction, which results in the death of cells. Two near-infrared fluorescent probes, Mito-HS-1 and Mito-HS-2, were designed for mitochondrial H2S imaging. Initially, the synthesis protocol of expensive IR-780-based hemicyanine (HXPI) was optimized with an appreciate yield of 80 % as compared with 14-56 % previously reported. Iodine atom was introduced to HXPI to obtain iodine-HXPI whose Stokes shift was increased to be 90 nm. On account of the rapid and fast nucleophilic attack of H2S, HXPI-based Mito-HS-1 could be applied for the real time imaging of mitochondrial H2S. Besides some similar optical properties with Mito-HS-1, iodine-HXPI-based Mito-HS-2 exhibited wider linear range (3-150 μM), more stable fluorescent imaging and more favorable specificity in vitro. Both Mito-HS-1 and Mito-HS-2 could be used to image exogenous H2S in cells, with Mito-HS-2 showing fairly better signal-to-noise. Additionally, the Pearson correlation coefficient of two probes demonstrated that they could successfully monitor mitochondrial H2S in A549 cells and Hela cells.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Xuewei Li
- School of Pharmacy, Fudan University, 826 Zhangheng Road, Shanghai 201203, China
| | - Liu Zang
- School of Pharmacy, Fudan University, 826 Zhangheng Road, Shanghai 201203, China
| | - Hanqing Zhao
- School of Pharmacy, Fudan University, 826 Zhangheng Road, Shanghai 201203, China
| | - Fenghui Qi
- School of Pharmacy, Fudan University, 826 Zhangheng Road, Shanghai 201203, China
| | - Choiwan Lau
- School of Pharmacy, Fudan University, 826 Zhangheng Road, Shanghai 201203, China
| | - Jianzhong Lu
- School of Pharmacy, Fudan University, 826 Zhangheng Road, Shanghai 201203, China.
| |
Collapse
|
6
|
Zang T, Wang Y, Zhang F, Zhang X, Cao Y, Jing J, Zhang R, Zhang X. Molecular Design Strategy of Protein Isoform-Specific Fluorescent Probes by Considering Molecule in Its Entirety. Anal Chem 2023; 95:13438-13445. [PMID: 37649365 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.3c00707] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/01/2023]
Abstract
Generally, different isoforms of proteins exert separate biological functions. However, due to similar structures and identical catalysis functions, distinguishing isoforms is challenging. Summarizing a molecular design strategy has great significance in developing a protein-specific fluorescent probe. Usually, recognition of a group was deemed to be the key to a protein isoform-specific response. However, some novel literature reported that fluorophore could play a vital role in the protein isoform-specific response. It means that any part of the fluorescent probe could affect the detected properties. In this work, we report the generation of the first probe to specifically recognize HexA(β-N-acetylhexosaminidase A), Hex-C4, by adjusting the length of the linker. Hex-C4 exhibits specific recognition of HexA both in vitro and in living cells. The integration of the fluorescent spectrum and the MD (molecular dynamics) results provide two factors for the molecular design of isoform-specific fluorescent probes. One is the interaction between tetraphenyl ethylene (AIE fluorogen) and amino acid residues, and the other is the interaction between amino acid residues and the binding group. In this work, a powerful tool to detect HexA in living cells is reported for the first time. Further, a workable molecular design strategy for protein isoform-specific fluorescent probes is summarized.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Tienan Zang
- Key Laboratory of Cluster Science of Ministry of Education, Beijing Key Laboratory of Photo-electronic/Electro-photonic Conversion Materials, Key Laboratory of Medical Molecule Science and Pharmaceutics Engineering, Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, Analytical and Testing Center, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, People's Republic of China
| | - Yunpeng Wang
- Key Laboratory of Cluster Science of Ministry of Education, Beijing Key Laboratory of Photo-electronic/Electro-photonic Conversion Materials, Key Laboratory of Medical Molecule Science and Pharmaceutics Engineering, Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, Analytical and Testing Center, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, People's Republic of China
| | - Feng Zhang
- Key Laboratory of Cluster Science of Ministry of Education, Beijing Key Laboratory of Photo-electronic/Electro-photonic Conversion Materials, Key Laboratory of Medical Molecule Science and Pharmaceutics Engineering, Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, Analytical and Testing Center, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, People's Republic of China
| | - Xiaoli Zhang
- Key Laboratory of Cluster Science of Ministry of Education, Beijing Key Laboratory of Photo-electronic/Electro-photonic Conversion Materials, Key Laboratory of Medical Molecule Science and Pharmaceutics Engineering, Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, Analytical and Testing Center, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, People's Republic of China
| | - Yuan Cao
- Key Laboratory of Cluster Science of Ministry of Education, Beijing Key Laboratory of Photo-electronic/Electro-photonic Conversion Materials, Key Laboratory of Medical Molecule Science and Pharmaceutics Engineering, Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, Analytical and Testing Center, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, People's Republic of China
| | - Jing Jing
- Key Laboratory of Cluster Science of Ministry of Education, Beijing Key Laboratory of Photo-electronic/Electro-photonic Conversion Materials, Key Laboratory of Medical Molecule Science and Pharmaceutics Engineering, Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, Analytical and Testing Center, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, People's Republic of China
| | - Rubo Zhang
- Key Laboratory of Cluster Science of Ministry of Education, Beijing Key Laboratory of Photo-electronic/Electro-photonic Conversion Materials, Key Laboratory of Medical Molecule Science and Pharmaceutics Engineering, Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, Analytical and Testing Center, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, People's Republic of China
| | - Xiaoling Zhang
- Key Laboratory of Cluster Science of Ministry of Education, Beijing Key Laboratory of Photo-electronic/Electro-photonic Conversion Materials, Key Laboratory of Medical Molecule Science and Pharmaceutics Engineering, Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, Analytical and Testing Center, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, People's Republic of China
| |
Collapse
|
7
|
Dirak M, Turan SE, Kolemen S. Hydrogen Sulfide Responsive Phototherapy Agents: Design Strategies and Biological Applications. ACS BIO & MED CHEM AU 2023; 3:305-321. [PMID: 37599789 PMCID: PMC10436264 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomedchemau.3c00028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2023] [Revised: 06/07/2023] [Accepted: 06/07/2023] [Indexed: 08/22/2023]
Abstract
Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) is one of the critical gasotransmitters, which play important roles in regular physiological processes, especially in vital signaling pathways. However, fluctuations in endogenous H2S concentration can be linked to serious health problems, such as neurodegenerative diseases, cancer, diabetes, inflammation, cardiovascular diseases, and hypertension. Thus, it has attracted a great deal of attention in therapeutic applications, specifically in the field of phototherapy. Photodynamic therapy (PDT) and photothermal therapy (PTT) are two subclasses of phototherapy, which utilize either reactive oxygen species (ROS) or local temperature increase upon irradiation of a photosensitizer (PS) to realize the therapeutic action. Phototherapies offer unique advantages compared to conventional methods; thus, they are highly promising and popular. One of the design principles followed in new generation PSs is to build activity-based PSs, which stay inactive before getting activated by disease-associated stimuli. These activatable PSs dramatically improve the selectivity and efficacy of the therapy. In this review, we summarize small molecule and nanomaterial-based PDT and PTT agents that are activated selectively by H2S to initiate their cytotoxic effect. We incorporate single mode PDT and PTT agents along with synergistic and/or multimodal photosensitizers that can combine more than one therapeutic approach. Additionally, H2S-responsive theranostic agents, which offer therapy and imaging at the same time, are highlighted. Design approaches, working principles, and biological applications for each example are discussed in detail.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Musa Dirak
- Koç
University, Department of Chemistry, 34450 Istanbul, Turkey
| | - Sarp E. Turan
- Koç
University, Department of Chemistry, 34450 Istanbul, Turkey
| | - Safacan Kolemen
- Koç
University, Department of Chemistry, 34450 Istanbul, Turkey
- Koç
University Research Center for Translational Medicine (KUTTAM), 34450 Istanbul, Turkey
| |
Collapse
|
8
|
Lee M, Landers K, Chan J. Activity-Based Photoacoustic Probes for Detection of Disease Biomarkers beyond Oncology. ACS BIO & MED CHEM AU 2023; 3:223-232. [PMID: 37363076 PMCID: PMC10288495 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomedchemau.3c00009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2023] [Revised: 02/27/2023] [Accepted: 02/28/2023] [Indexed: 06/28/2023]
Abstract
The earliest activity-based photoacoustic (PA) probes were developed as diagnostic agents for cancer. Since this seminal work over a decade ago that specifically targeted matrix metalloproteinase-2, PA instrumentation, dye platforms, and probe designs have advanced considerably, allowing for the detection of an impressive list of cancer types. However, beyond imaging for oncology purposes, the ability to selectively visualize a given disease biomarker, which can range from aberrant enzymatic activity to the overproduction of reactive small molecules, is also being exploited to study a myriad of noncancerous disease states. In this review, we have assembled a collection of recent papers to highlight the design principles that enable activity-based sensing via PA imaging with respect to biomarker identification and strategies to trigger probe activation under specific conditions.
Collapse
|
9
|
Tang BJH, Li H, Yuan C, Parigi G, Luchinat C, Meade TJ. Molecular Engineering of Self-Immolative Bioresponsive MR Probes. J Am Chem Soc 2023; 145:10045-10050. [PMID: 37116079 PMCID: PMC10769484 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.2c13672] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/30/2023]
Abstract
Real-time detection of bio-event in whole animals provides essential information for understanding biological and therapeutic processes. Magnetic resonance (MR) imaging represents a non-invasive approach to generating three-dimensional anatomic images with high spatial-temporal resolution and unlimited depth penetration. We have developed several self-immolative enzyme-activatable agents that provide excellent in vivo contrast and function as gene expression reporters. Here, we describe a vast improvement in image contrast over our previous generations of these bioresponsive agents based on a new pyridyl-carbamate Gd(III) complex. The pyridyl-carbamate-based agent has a very low MR relaxivity in the "off-state" (r1 = 1.8 mM-1 s-1 at 1.41 T). However, upon enzymatic processing, it generates a significantly higher relaxivity with a Δr1 = 106% versus Δr1 ∼ 20% reported previously. Single X-ray crystal and nuclear magnetic relaxation dispersion analyses offer mechanistic insights regarding MR signal enhancement at the molecular scale. This work demonstrates a pyridyl-carbamate-based self-immolative molecular platform for the construction of enzymatic bio-responsive MR agents, which can be adapted to a wide range of other targets for exploring stimuli-responsive materials and biomedical applications.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- bJian-Hong Tang
- Departments of Chemistry; Molecular Biosciences; Neurobiology and Physiology; and Radiology, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL 60208
| | - Hao Li
- Departments of Chemistry; Molecular Biosciences; Neurobiology and Physiology; and Radiology, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL 60208
| | - Chaonan Yuan
- Departments of Chemistry; Molecular Biosciences; Neurobiology and Physiology; and Radiology, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL 60208
| | - Giacomo Parigi
- Department of Chemistry and Magnetic Resonance Center (CERM), University of Florence, and Consorzio Interuniversitario Risonanze Magnetiche Metallo Proteine (CIRMMP), Via L. Sacconi 6, 50019 Sesto Fiorentino, Italy
| | - Claudio Luchinat
- Department of Chemistry and Magnetic Resonance Center (CERM), University of Florence, and Consorzio Interuniversitario Risonanze Magnetiche Metallo Proteine (CIRMMP), Via L. Sacconi 6, 50019 Sesto Fiorentino, Italy
| | - Thomas J. Meade
- Departments of Chemistry; Molecular Biosciences; Neurobiology and Physiology; and Radiology, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL 60208
| |
Collapse
|
10
|
Yang X, Zhang S, Lai M, Ji X, Ye Y, Tang J, Liu X, Zhao M. Fluorescent probes for lighting up ferroptotic cell death: A review. Talanta 2023; 260:124628. [PMID: 37149940 DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2023.124628] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2023] [Revised: 04/29/2023] [Accepted: 05/01/2023] [Indexed: 05/09/2023]
Abstract
Ferroptosis is a newly discovered form of regulated cellular demise, characterized by the accumulation of intracellular oxidative stress that is dependent on iron. Ferroptosis plays a crucial role not only in the development and treatment of tumors but also in the pathogenesis of neurodegenerative diseases and illnesses related to ischemia-reperfusion injury. This mode of cell death possesses distinctive properties that differentiate it from other forms of cell death, including unique morphological changes at both the cellular and subcellular levels, as well as molecular features that can be detected using specific methods. The use of fluorescent probes has become an invaluable means of detecting ferroptosis, owing to their high sensitivity, real-time in situ monitoring capabilities, and minimal damage to biological samples. This review comprehensively elucidates the physiological mechanisms underlying ferroptosis, while also detailing the development of fluorescent probes capable of detecting ferroptosis-related active species across various cellular compartments, including organelles, the nucleus, and the cell membrane. Additionally, the review explores how the dynamic changes and location of active species from different cellular compartments can influence the ignition and execution of ferroptotic cell death. Finally, we discuss the future challenges and opportunities for imaging ferroptosis. We believe that this review will not only aid in the elucidation of ferroptosis's physiological mechanisms but also facilitate the identification of novel treatment targets and means of accurately diagnosing and treating ferroptosis-related diseases.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Xiaopeng Yang
- Flavors and Fragrance Engineering&Technology Research Center of Henan Province, College of Tobacco Science, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, 450046, China
| | - Shiyi Zhang
- Flavors and Fragrance Engineering&Technology Research Center of Henan Province, College of Tobacco Science, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, 450046, China
| | - Miao Lai
- Flavors and Fragrance Engineering&Technology Research Center of Henan Province, College of Tobacco Science, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, 450046, China
| | - Xiaoming Ji
- Flavors and Fragrance Engineering&Technology Research Center of Henan Province, College of Tobacco Science, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, 450046, China.
| | - Yong Ye
- Green Catalysis Center, College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China.
| | - Jun Tang
- School of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Xinxiang University, Xinxiang, 453003, China
| | - Xinyuan Liu
- Sanmenxia City Company of Henan Provincial Tobacco Company, Sanmenxia, 472000, China
| | - Mingqin Zhao
- Flavors and Fragrance Engineering&Technology Research Center of Henan Province, College of Tobacco Science, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, 450046, China.
| |
Collapse
|
11
|
Fan Y, Wu Y, Hou J, Wang P, Peng X, Ge G. Coumarin-based near-infrared fluorogenic probes: Recent advances, challenges and future perspectives. Coord Chem Rev 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ccr.2023.215020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
|
12
|
Valverde-Pozo J, Paredes JM, Widmann TJ, Griñan-Lison C, Ceccarelli G, Gioiello A, Garcia-Rubiño ME, Marchal JA, Alvarez-Pez JM, Talavera EM. Ratiometric Two-Photon Near-Infrared Probe to Detect DPP IV in Human Plasma, Living Cells, Human Tissues, and Whole Organisms Using Zebrafish. ACS Sens 2023; 8:1064-1075. [PMID: 36847549 PMCID: PMC10043939 DOI: 10.1021/acssensors.2c02025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/01/2023]
Abstract
DPP IV, otherwise known as CD26 lymphocyte T surface antigen, is a transmembrane glycoprotein also found in circulation in the blood. It plays an important role in several processes like glucose metabolism and T-cell stimulation. Moreover, it is overexpressed in renal, colon, prostate, and thyroid human carcinoma tissues. It can also serve as a diagnostic in patients with lysosomal storage diseases. The biological and clinical importance of having readouts for the activity of this enzyme, in physiological and disease conditions, has led us to design a near-infrared (NIR) fluorimetric probe that also has the characteristics of being ratiometric and excitable by two simultaneous NIR photons. The probe consists of assembling an enzyme recognition group (Gly-Pro) (Mentlein, 1999; Klemann et al., 2016) on the two-photon (TP) fluorophore (derivative of dicyanomethylene-4H-pyran, DCM-NH2) disturbing its NIR characteristic internal charge transfer (ICT) emission spectrum. When the dipeptide group is released by the DPP IV-specific enzymatic action, the donor-acceptor DCM-NH2 is restored, forming a system that shows high ratiometric fluorescence output. With this new probe, we have been able to detect, quickly and efficiently, the enzymatic activity of DPP IV in living cells, human tissues, and whole organisms, using zebrafish. In addition, due to the possibility of being excited by two photons, we can avoid the autofluorescence and subsequent photobleaching that the raw plasma has when it is excited by visible light, achieving detection of the activity of DPP IV in that medium without interference.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Javier Valverde-Pozo
- Nanoscopy-UGR Laboratory, Department of Physical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Unidad de Excelencia en Quimica Aplicada a Biomedicina y Medioambiente (UEQ), University of Granada, C. U. Cartuja, 18071 Granada, Spain
| | - Jose M Paredes
- Nanoscopy-UGR Laboratory, Department of Physical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Unidad de Excelencia en Quimica Aplicada a Biomedicina y Medioambiente (UEQ), University of Granada, C. U. Cartuja, 18071 Granada, Spain
| | - Thomas J Widmann
- GENYO, Centre for Genomics and Oncological Research, Pfizer/University of Granada/Andalusian Regional Government, 18016 Granada, Spain
| | - Carmen Griñan-Lison
- GENYO, Centre for Genomics and Oncological Research, Pfizer/University of Granada/Andalusian Regional Government, 18016 Granada, Spain
- Instituto de Investigación Biosanitaria (ibs.GRANADA), 18012 Granada, Spain
- UGC de Oncología Médica, Complejo Hospitalario de Jaen, 23007 Jaen, Spain
| | - Giada Ceccarelli
- Laboratory of Medicinal and Advanced Synthetic Chemistry (Lab MASC), Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Perugia, 06123 Perugia, Italy
| | - Antimo Gioiello
- Laboratory of Medicinal and Advanced Synthetic Chemistry (Lab MASC), Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Perugia, 06123 Perugia, Italy
| | - M Eugenia Garcia-Rubiño
- Nanoscopy-UGR Laboratory, Department of Physical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Unidad de Excelencia en Quimica Aplicada a Biomedicina y Medioambiente (UEQ), University of Granada, C. U. Cartuja, 18071 Granada, Spain
| | - Juan A Marchal
- Instituto de Investigación Biosanitaria (ibs.GRANADA), 18012 Granada, Spain
- Centre for Biomedical Research (CIBM), Biopathology and Regenerative Medicine Institute (IBIMER), University of Granada, 18100 Granada, Spain
- Department of Human Anatomy and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Granada, 18016 Granada, Spain
| | - Jose M Alvarez-Pez
- Nanoscopy-UGR Laboratory, Department of Physical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Unidad de Excelencia en Quimica Aplicada a Biomedicina y Medioambiente (UEQ), University of Granada, C. U. Cartuja, 18071 Granada, Spain
| | - Eva M Talavera
- Nanoscopy-UGR Laboratory, Department of Physical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Unidad de Excelencia en Quimica Aplicada a Biomedicina y Medioambiente (UEQ), University of Granada, C. U. Cartuja, 18071 Granada, Spain
| |
Collapse
|
13
|
Swenson CS, Pillai KS, Carlos AJ, Moellering RE. Spatial Chemoproteomics for Mapping the Active Proteome. Isr J Chem 2023; 63:e202200104. [PMID: 38046285 PMCID: PMC10688764 DOI: 10.1002/ijch.202200104] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2022] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
Abstract
Functional regulation of cell signaling through dynamic changes in protein activity state as well as spatial organization represent two dynamic, complex, and conserved phenomena in biology. Seemingly separate areas of -omics method development have focused on building tools that can detect and quantify protein activity states, as well as map sub-cellular and intercellular protein organization. Integration of these efforts, through the development of chemical tools and platforms that enable detection and quantification of protein functional states with spatial resolution provide opportunities to better understand heterogeneity in the proteome within cell organelles, multi-cellular tissues, and whole organisms. This review provides an overview of and considerations for major classes of chemical proteomic probes and technologies that enable protein activity mapping from sub-cellular compartments to live animals.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Colin S Swenson
- Department of Chemistry, University of Chicago, 5735 S Ellis Dr. Chicago, IL 60637, USA
| | - Kavya Smitha Pillai
- Department of Chemistry, University of Chicago, 5735 S Ellis Dr. Chicago, IL 60637, USA
| | - Anthony J Carlos
- Department of Chemistry, University of Chicago, 5735 S Ellis Dr. Chicago, IL 60637, USA
| | - Raymond E Moellering
- Department of Chemistry, University of Chicago, 5735 S Ellis Dr. Chicago, IL 60637, USA
| |
Collapse
|
14
|
Sakamoto S, Hamachi I. Ligand‐Directed Chemistry for Protein Labeling for Affinity‐Based Protein Analysis. Isr J Chem 2023. [DOI: 10.1002/ijch.202200077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/09/2023]
Affiliation(s)
- Seiji Sakamoto
- Department of Synthetic Chemistry and Biological Chemistry Graduate School of Engineering Kyoto University Katsura, Nishikyo-ku 615-8510 Kyoto Japan
- JST-ERATO Hamachi Innovative Molecular Technology for Neuroscience 615-8530 Kyoto Japan
| | - Itaru Hamachi
- Department of Synthetic Chemistry and Biological Chemistry Graduate School of Engineering Kyoto University Katsura, Nishikyo-ku 615-8510 Kyoto Japan
- JST-ERATO Hamachi Innovative Molecular Technology for Neuroscience 615-8530 Kyoto Japan
| |
Collapse
|
15
|
Jia TT, Zhang Y, Hou JT, Niu H, Wang S. H 2S-based fluorescent imaging for pathophysiological processes. Front Chem 2023; 11:1126309. [PMID: 36778034 PMCID: PMC9911449 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2023.1126309] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2022] [Accepted: 01/16/2023] [Indexed: 01/28/2023] Open
Abstract
Hydrogen sulfide (H2S), as an important endogenous signaling molecule, plays a vital role in many physiological processes. The abnormal behaviors of hydrogen sulfide in organisms may lead to various pathophysiological processes. Monitoring the changes in hydrogen sulfide is helpful for pre-warning and treating these pathophysiological processes. Fluorescence imaging techniques can be used to observe changes in the concentration of analytes in organisms in real-time. Therefore, employing fluorescent probes imaging to investigate the behaviors of hydrogen sulfide in pathophysiological processes is vital. This paper reviews the design strategy and sensing mechanisms of hydrogen sulfide-based fluorescent probes, focusing on imaging applications in various pathophysiological processes, including neurodegenerative diseases, inflammation, apoptosis, oxidative stress, organ injury, and diabetes. This review not only demonstrates the specific value of hydrogen sulfide fluorescent probes in preclinical studies but also illuminates the potential application in clinical diagnostics.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Tong-Tong Jia
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Luoyang Normal University, Luoyang, China
| | - Yuanyuan Zhang
- College of Food and Bioengineering, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang, China
| | - Ji-Ting Hou
- National Engineering Research Center of Ophthalmology and Optometry, Eye Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
| | - Huawei Niu
- College of Food and Bioengineering, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang, China,*Correspondence: Huawei Niu, ; Shan Wang,
| | - Shan Wang
- Key Laboratory of Intelligent Treatment and Life Support for Critical Diseases of Zhejiang Province, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China,*Correspondence: Huawei Niu, ; Shan Wang,
| |
Collapse
|
16
|
Genetic Polymorphism of CYP1A1 and GSTM1 Amongst Indian Tobacco Consumers with Risk Evaluation of Oral Cancer and Precancer Development. Indian J Surg 2023. [DOI: 10.1007/s12262-023-03670-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/24/2023] Open
|
17
|
Yadav AK, Zhao Z, Weng Y, Gardner SH, Brady CJ, Pichardo Peguero OD, Chan J. Hydrolysis-Resistant Ester-Based Linkers for Development of Activity-Based NIR Bioluminescence Probes. J Am Chem Soc 2023; 145:1460-1469. [PMID: 36603103 PMCID: PMC10120059 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.2c12984] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
Abstract
Activity-based sensing (ABS) probes equipped with a NIR bioluminescence readout are promising chemical tools to study cancer biomarkers owing to their high sensitivity and deep tissue compatibility. Despite the demand, there is a dearth of such probes because NIR substrates (e.g., BL660 (a NIR luciferin analog)) are not equipped with an appropriate attachment site for ABS trigger installation. For instance, our attempts to mask the carboxylic acid moiety with standard self-immolative benzyl linkers resulted in significant background signals owing to undesirable ester hydrolysis. In this study, we overcame this longstanding challenge by rationally designing a new hydrolysis-resistant ester-based linker featuring an isopropyl shielding arm. Compared to the parent, the new design is 140.5-fold and 67.8-fold more resistant toward spontaneous and esterase-mediated hydrolysis, respectively. Likewise, we observed minimal cleavage of the ester moiety when incubated with a panel of enzymes possessing ester-hydrolyzing activity. These impressive in vitro results were corroborated through a series of key experiments in live cells. Further, we showcased the utility of this technology by developing the first NIR bioluminescent probe for nitroreductase (NTR) activity and applied it to visualize elevated NTR expression in oxygen deficient lung cancer cells and in a murine model of non-small cell lung cancer. The ability to monitor the activity of this key biomarker in a deep tissue context is critical because it is associated with tumor hypoxia, which in turn is linked to drug resistance and aggressive cancer phenotypes.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Anuj K Yadav
- Department of Chemistry, Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology, and Cancer Center at Illinois, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, Illinois 61801, United States
| | - Zhenxiang Zhao
- Department of Chemistry, Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology, and Cancer Center at Illinois, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, Illinois 61801, United States
| | - Yourong Weng
- Department of Chemistry, Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology, and Cancer Center at Illinois, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, Illinois 61801, United States
| | - Sarah H Gardner
- Department of Biochemistry, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, Illinois 61801, United States
| | - Catharine J Brady
- Department of Chemistry, Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology, and Cancer Center at Illinois, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, Illinois 61801, United States
| | - Oliver D Pichardo Peguero
- Department of Chemistry, Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology, and Cancer Center at Illinois, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, Illinois 61801, United States
| | - Jefferson Chan
- Department of Chemistry, Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology, and Cancer Center at Illinois, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, Illinois 61801, United States.,Department of Biochemistry, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, Illinois 61801, United States
| |
Collapse
|
18
|
Liu SY, Zou X, Gao X, Zhang YY. De Novo Design of a Highly Selective Nonpeptide Fluorogenic Probe for Chymotrypsin Activity Sensing in a Living System. Anal Chem 2022; 94:17922-17929. [PMID: 36515388 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.2c03933] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
Abstract
Chymotrypsin, an extensively known proteolytic enzyme, plays a substantial role in maintaining physiological functions, including protein digestion, immune response, and tissue repair. To date, intense attention has been focused on the invention of efficient and sensitive chemical tools for chymotrypsin activity measurement. Among them, the "nonpeptide"-based chymotrypsin probe design strategy utilizing the esterase activity of chymotrypsin has been well-developed due to its low cost and high atom-economy feature. However, the ester-bond-based nature of these probes make them possibly vulnerable to esterases and active chemicals. These defects strictly restricted the application of the previously reported probes, especially for imaging in living systems. Therefore, to acquire fluorogenic probes with sufficient stability and specificity for chymotrypsin sensing in a complicated biological environment, a more stable skeleton for nonpeptide-based chymotrypsin probe construction is urgently needed. Herein, a novel nonpeptide-based fluorogenic probe for specific chymotrypsin activity sensing was designed and synthesized by the substitution of an ester-based linker with a heptafluorobutylamide moiety. The acquired probe, named TMBIHF, showed high selectivity toward various enzymes and reactive chemicals, while it retained high sensitivity and catalytic efficiency toward chymotrypsin. Moreover, TMBIHF was successfully applied for monitoring chymotrypsin activity and pancreas development in live zebrafish, specific sensing of exogenous and endogenous chymotrypsin in nude mice, and visualizing chymotrypsin-like activity-dependent cellular apoptosis, thus providing an alternative and reliable way for chymotrypsin-targeted biosensor or prodrug construction.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Shi-Yu Liu
- Department of Laboratory Medicine, School of Medicine, Yangtze University, Jingzhou 434023, P. R. China
| | - Xiaoting Zou
- Department of Laboratory Medicine, School of Medicine, Yangtze University, Jingzhou 434023, P. R. China
| | - Xing Gao
- Department of Laboratory Medicine, School of Medicine, Yangtze University, Jingzhou 434023, P. R. China
| | - Yue-Yang Zhang
- Department of Laboratory Medicine, School of Medicine, Yangtze University, Jingzhou 434023, P. R. China
| |
Collapse
|
19
|
Yu P, Yan K, Wang S, Yao C, Lei Z, Tang Y, Zhang F. NIR-II Dyad-Doped Ratiometric Nanosensor with Enhanced Spectral Fidelity in Biological Media for In Vivo Biosensing. NANO LETTERS 2022; 22:9732-9740. [PMID: 36454944 DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.2c04084] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
Abstract
Ratiometric fluorescence nanosensors provide quantitative biological information. However, spectral shift and distortion of ratiometric nanosensors in biological media often compromise sensing accuracy, limiting in vivo applications. Here, we develop a fluorescent dyad (aBOP-IR1110) in the second near-infrared (NIR-II) window by covalently linking an asymmetric aza-BODIPY with a ONOO--responsive meso-thiocyanine. The dyad encapsulated in the PEGylated nanomicelle largely improves spectral fidelity in serum culture by >9.4 times compared to that of its noncovalent counterpart. The increased molecular weights (>1480 Da) and hydrophobicity (LogP of 7.87-12.36) lock dyads inside the micelles, which act as the shield against the external environment. ONOO--altered intramolecular Förster resonance energy transfer (FRET) generates linear ratiometric response with better serum tolerance, enabling us to monitor the dynamics of oxidative stress in traumatic brain injury and evaluate therapeutic efficiency. The results show high correlation with in vitro triphenyltetrazolium chloride staining, suggesting the potential of NIR-II dyad-doped nanosensor for in vivo high-fidelity sensing applications.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Peng Yu
- Department of Chemistry, State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials and iChem, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, China
| | - Kui Yan
- Department of Chemistry, State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials and iChem, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, China
| | - Shangfeng Wang
- Department of Chemistry, State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials and iChem, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, China
| | - Chenzhi Yao
- Department of Chemistry, State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials and iChem, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, China
| | - Zuhai Lei
- Key Laboratory of Smart Drug Delivery, Ministry of Education, School of Pharmacy, Fudan University, Zhangheng Road 826, Shanghai 200433, China
| | - Yaohui Tang
- School of Biomedical Engineering, Med-X Research Institute, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200030, China
| | - Fan Zhang
- Department of Chemistry, State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials and iChem, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, China
| |
Collapse
|
20
|
Lucero MY, Gardner SH, Yadav AK, Borri A, Zhao Z, Chan J. Activity-based Photoacoustic Probes Reveal Elevated Intestinal MGL and FAAH Activity in a Murine Model of Obesity. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2022; 61:e202211774. [PMID: 36083191 PMCID: PMC9613605 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202211774] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2022] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
Abstract
Obesity is a chronic health condition characterized by the accumulation of excessive body fat which can lead to and exacerbate cardiovascular disease, type-II diabetes, high blood pressure, and cancer through systemic inflammation. Unfortunately, visualizing key mediators of the inflammatory response, such as monoacylglycerol lipase (MGL) and fatty acid amide hydrolase (FAAH), in a selective manner is a profound challenge owing to an overlapping substrate scope that involves arachidonic acid (AA). Specifically, these enzymes work in concert to generate AA, which in the context of obesity, has been implicated to control appetite and energy metabolism. In this study, we developed the first selective activity-based sensing probes to detect MGL (PA-HD-MGL) and FAAH (PA-HD-FAAH) activity via photoacoustic imaging. Activation of PA-HD-MGL and PA-HD-FAAH by their target enzymes resulted in 1.74-fold and 1.59-fold signal enhancements, respectively. Due to their exceptional selectivity profiles and deep-tissue photoacoustic imaging capabilities, these probes were employed to measure MGL and FAAH activity in a murine model of obesity. Contrary to conflicting reports suggesting levels of MGL can be attenuated or elevated, our results support the latter. Indeed, we discovered a marked increase of both targets in the gastrointestinal tract. These key findings set the stage to uncover the role of the endocannabinoid pathway in obesity-mediated inflammation.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Melissa Y. Lucero
- Department of ChemistryUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignUrbanaIL61801USA,Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and TechnologyUrbanaIL61801USA
| | - Sarah H. Gardner
- Department of BiochemistryUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignUrbanaIL61801USA,Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and TechnologyUrbanaIL61801USA
| | - Anuj K. Yadav
- Department of ChemistryUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignUrbanaIL61801USA,Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and TechnologyUrbanaIL61801USA
| | - Austin Borri
- Department of BiochemistryUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignUrbanaIL61801USA,Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and TechnologyUrbanaIL61801USA
| | - Zhenxiang Zhao
- Department of ChemistryUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignUrbanaIL61801USA,Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and TechnologyUrbanaIL61801USA
| | - Jefferson Chan
- Department of ChemistryUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignUrbanaIL61801USA,Department of BiochemistryUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignUrbanaIL61801USA,Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and TechnologyUrbanaIL61801USA
| |
Collapse
|
21
|
Wen Y, Long Z, Huo F, Yin C. Novel strategy for accurate tumor labeling: endogenous metabolic imaging through metabolic probes. Sci China Chem 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s11426-022-1372-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
|
22
|
Tapia Hernandez R, Lee MC, Yadav AK, Chan J. Repurposing Cyanine Photoinstability To Develop Near-Infrared Light-Activatable Nanogels for In Vivo Cargo Delivery. J Am Chem Soc 2022; 144:18101-18108. [PMID: 36153991 PMCID: PMC10088867 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.2c08187] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
Abstract
The favorable properties of cyanines (e.g., near-infrared (NIR) absorbance and emission) have made this class of dyes popular for a wide variety of biomedical applications. However, many cyanines are prone to rapid photobleaching when irradiated with light. In this study, we have exploited this undesirable trait to develop NIR-nanogels for NIR light-mediated cargo delivery. NIR-nanogels feature a photolabile cyanine cross-linker (Cy780-Acryl) that can cleave via dioxetane chemistry when irradiated. This photochemical process results in the formation of two carbonyl fragments and concomitant NIR-nanogel degradation to facilitate cargo release. In contrast to studies where cyanines are utilized as photocages, our approach does not require direct chemical attachment to the cargo, thus expanding our ability to deliver molecules that cannot be covalently modified. We showcase this feature by encapsulating a palette of small-molecule chemotherapeutics that feature a structurally diverse chemical architecture. To demonstrate site-selective release in vivo, we generated a murine model of breast cancer. Relative to nonlight irradiated and drug-free controls, treatment with NIR-nanogels loaded with paclitaxel (a potent cytotoxic agent) and NIR light resulted in significant attenuation of tumor growth. Moreover, we show via histological staining of the vital organs that minimal off-target effects are observed.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Rodrigo Tapia Hernandez
- Department of Chemistry, Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology, and Cancer Center at Illinois, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, Illinois 61801, United States
| | - Michael C Lee
- Department of Chemistry, Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology, and Cancer Center at Illinois, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, Illinois 61801, United States
| | - Anuj K Yadav
- Department of Chemistry, Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology, and Cancer Center at Illinois, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, Illinois 61801, United States
| | - Jefferson Chan
- Department of Chemistry, Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology, and Cancer Center at Illinois, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, Illinois 61801, United States
| |
Collapse
|
23
|
Liu SY, Zou X, Guo Y, Gao X. A highly sensitive and selective enzyme activated fluorescent probe for in vivo profiling of carboxylesterase 2. Anal Chim Acta 2022; 1221:340126. [DOI: 10.1016/j.aca.2022.340126] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2022] [Revised: 06/22/2022] [Accepted: 06/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
|
24
|
Wen Y, Jing N, Huo F, Yin C. Rational design of a turn-on fluorescent probe for visualization of GRP78 protein in tumor models. CHINESE CHEM LETT 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cclet.2022.06.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
|
25
|
Yadav AK, Lee MC, Lucero MY, Su S, Reinhardt CJ, Chan J. Activity-Based NIR Bioluminescence Probe Enables Discovery of Diet-Induced Modulation of the Tumor Microenvironment via Nitric Oxide. ACS CENTRAL SCIENCE 2022; 8:461-472. [PMID: 35505872 PMCID: PMC9052803 DOI: 10.1021/acscentsci.1c00317] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2021] [Indexed: 05/15/2023]
Abstract
Nitric oxide (NO) plays a critical role in acute and chronic inflammation. NO's contributions to cancer are of particular interest due to its context-dependent bioactivities. For example, immune cells initially produce cytotoxic quantities of NO in response to the nascent tumor. However, it is believed that this fades over time and reaches a concentration that supports the tumor microenvironment (TME). These complex dynamics are further complicated by other factors, such as diet and oxygenation, making it challenging to establish a complete picture of NO's impact on tumor progression. Although many activity-based sensing (ABS) probes for NO have been developed, only a small fraction have been employed in vivo, and fewer yet are practical in cancer models where the NO concentration is <200 nM. To overcome this outstanding challenge, we have developed BL660-NO, the first ABS probe for NIR bioluminescence imaging of NO in cancer. Owing to the low intrinsic background, high sensitivity, and deep tissue imaging capabilities of our design, BL660-NO was successfully employed to visualize endogenous NO in cellular systems, a human liver metastasis model, and a murine breast cancer model. Importantly, its exceptional performance facilitated two dietary studies which examine the impact of fat intake on NO and the TME. BL660-NO provides the first direct molecular evidence that intratumoral NO becomes elevated in mice fed a high-fat diet, which became obese with larger tumors, compared to control animals on a low-fat diet. These results indicate that an inflammatory diet can increase NO production via recruitment of macrophages and overexpression of inducible nitric oxide synthase which in turn can drive tumor progression.
Collapse
|
26
|
Mao Z, Xiong J, Wang P, An J, Zhang F, Liu Z, Seung Kim J. Activity-based fluorescence probes for pathophysiological peroxynitrite fluxes. Coord Chem Rev 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ccr.2021.214356] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
|
27
|
Muir RK, Guerra M, Bogyo MM. Activity-Based Diagnostics: Recent Advances in the Development of Probes for Use with Diverse Detection Modalities. ACS Chem Biol 2022; 17:281-291. [PMID: 35026106 DOI: 10.1021/acschembio.1c00753] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
Abstract
Abnormal enzyme expression and activity is a hallmark of many diseases. Activity-based diagnostics are a class of chemical probes that aim to leverage this dysregulated metabolic signature to produce a detectable signal specific to diseased tissue. In this Review, we highlight recent methodologies employed in activity-based diagnostics that provide exquisite signal sensitivity and specificity in complex biological systems for multiple disease states. We divide these examples based upon their unique signal readout modalities and highlight those that have advanced into clinical trials.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Ryan K. Muir
- Department of Pathology and Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California 94305, United States
| | - Matteo Guerra
- Department of Pathology and Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California 94305, United States
| | - Matthew M. Bogyo
- Department of Pathology and Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California 94305, United States
| |
Collapse
|
28
|
Zhao Z, Swartchick CB, Chan J. Targeted contrast agents and activatable probes for photoacoustic imaging of cancer. Chem Soc Rev 2022; 51:829-868. [PMID: 35094040 PMCID: PMC9549347 DOI: 10.1039/d0cs00771d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 23.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
Abstract
Photoacoustic (PA) imaging has emerged as a powerful technique for the high resolution visualization of biological processes within deep tissue. Through the development and application of exogenous targeted contrast agents and activatable probes that can respond to a given cancer biomarker, researchers can image molecular events in vivo during cancer progression. This information can provide valuable details that can facilitate cancer diagnosis and therapy monitoring. In this tutorial review, we provide a step-by-step guide to select a cancer biomarker and subsequent approaches to design imaging agents for in vivo use. We envision this information will be a useful summary to those in the field, new members to the community, and graduate students taking advanced imaging coursework. We also highlight notable examples from the recent literature, with emphasis on the molecular designs and their in vivo PA imaging performance. To conclude, we provide our outlook and future perspective in this exciting field.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Zhenxiang Zhao
- Department of Chemistry, Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology, and Cancer Center at Illinois, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 600 South Mathews Avenue, Urbana, Illinois, USA
| | - Chelsea B. Swartchick
- Department of Chemistry, Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology, and Cancer Center at Illinois, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 600 South Mathews Avenue, Urbana, Illinois, USA
| | - Jefferson Chan
- Department of Chemistry, Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology, and Cancer Center at Illinois, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 600 South Mathews Avenue, Urbana, Illinois, USA
| |
Collapse
|
29
|
Yuan M, Wu Y, Zhao C, Chen Z, Su L, Yang H, Song J. Activated molecular probes for enzyme recognition and detection. Theranostics 2022; 12:1459-1485. [PMID: 35154500 PMCID: PMC8771559 DOI: 10.7150/thno.66676] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2021] [Accepted: 12/09/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
Abstract
Exploring and understanding the interaction of changes in the activities of various enzymes, such as proteases, phosphatases, and oxidoreductases with tumor invasion, proliferation, and metastasis is of great significance for early cancer diagnosis. To detect the activity of tumor-related enzymes, various molecular probes have been developed with different imaging methods, including optical imaging, photoacoustic imaging (PAI), magnetic resonance imaging, positron emission tomography, and so on. In this review, we first describe the biological functions of various enzymes and the selectively recognized chemical linkers or groups. Subsequently, we systematically summarize the design mechanism of imaging probes and different imaging methods. Finally, we explore the challenges and development prospects in the field of enzyme activity detection. This comprehensive review will provide more insight into the design and development of enzyme activated molecular probes.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
| | | | | | | | | | | | - Jibin Song
- MOE key laboratory for analytical science of food safety and biology Institution, College of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350108, China
| |
Collapse
|
30
|
Wu X, Wang R, Kwon N, Ma H, Yoon J. Activatable fluorescent probes for in situ imaging of enzymes. Chem Soc Rev 2021; 51:450-463. [PMID: 34951429 DOI: 10.1039/d1cs00543j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 107] [Impact Index Per Article: 35.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
Abstract
As the main biomarkers of most diseases, enzymes play fundamental but extremely critical roles in biosystems. High-resolution studies of enzymes using activatable in situ fluorescence imaging may help to better elucidate their dynamics in living systems. Currently, most activatable probes can realize changeable imaging of enzymes but inevitably tend to diffuse away from the original active site of the enzyme and even translocate out of cells, seriously impairing in situ high-resolution observation of the enzymes. In situ fluorescence imaging of enzymes can be realized by labelling probes or antibodies with always-on signals that fail to enable activatable imaging of enzymes. Thus, fluorescent probes with both "activatable" and "in situ" properties will enable high-resolution studies of enzymes in living systems. In this tutorial review, we summarize the existing methods ranging from design strategies to bioimaging applications that could be used to develop activatable fluorescent probes for in situ imaging of enzymes. It is expected that this tutorial review will promote the new methods generated to design such probes for better deciphering enzymes in complex biosystems and further extend the application of these methods to other fields of enzymes.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Xiaofeng Wu
- Department of Chemistry and Nanoscience, Ewha Womans University, Seoul 03760, Korea.
| | - Rui Wang
- Department of Chemistry and Nanoscience, Ewha Womans University, Seoul 03760, Korea.
| | - Nahyun Kwon
- Department of Chemistry and Nanoscience, Ewha Womans University, Seoul 03760, Korea.
| | - Huimin Ma
- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Living Biosystems, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China.
| | - Juyoung Yoon
- Department of Chemistry and Nanoscience, Ewha Womans University, Seoul 03760, Korea.
| |
Collapse
|
31
|
Liu K, Su Q, Kang K, Chen M, Wang WX, Zhang WQ, Pang R. Genome-wide Analysis of Alternative Gene Splicing Associated with Virulence in the Brown Planthopper Nilaparvata lugens (Hemiptera: Delphacidae). JOURNAL OF ECONOMIC ENTOMOLOGY 2021; 114:2512-2523. [PMID: 34568947 DOI: 10.1093/jee/toab186] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
Abstract
Alternative splicing of protein coding genes plays a profound role in phenotypic variation for many eukaryotic organisms. The development of high-throughput sequencing and bioinformatics algorithms provides the possibility of genome-wide identification of alternative splicing events in eukaryotes. However, for the brown planthopper Nilaparvata lugens, a destructive pest of rice crops, whole-genome distribution of alternative splicing events and the role of alternative splicing in the phenotypic plasticity of virulence have not previously been estimated. Here, we developed an analysis pipeline to identify alternative splicing events in the genome of N. lugens. Differential expression analysis and functional annotation were performed on datasets related to different virulence phenotypes. In total, 27,880 alternative splicing events corresponding to 9,787 multi-exon genes were detected in N. lugens. Among them, specifically expressed alternative splicing transcripts in the virulent Mudgo population were enriched in metabolic process categories, while transcripts in the avirulent TN1 population were enriched in regulator activity categories. In addition, genes encoding odorant receptor, secreted saliva protein and xenobiotic metabolic P450 monooxygenase showed different splicing patterns between Mudgo population and TN1 population. Host change experiment also revealed that an isoform of a P450 gene could be specially induced by the stimulation of resistant rice variety Mudgo. This research pioneered a genome-wide study of alternative gene splicing in the rice brown planthopper. Differences in alternative splicing between virulent and avirulent populations indicated that alternative splicing might play an important role in the formation of virulence phenotypes in N. lugens.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Kai Liu
- Innovative Institute for Plant Health, College of Agriculture and Biology, Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering, Guangzhou, China
- State Key Laboratory of Biocontrol, School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
| | - Qin Su
- State Key Laboratory of Biocontrol, School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
| | - Kui Kang
- State Key Laboratory of Biocontrol, School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
| | - Meng Chen
- State Key Laboratory of Biocontrol, School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
| | - Wei-Xia Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Rice Biology, China National Rice Research Institute, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
| | - Wen-Qing Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Biocontrol, School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
| | - Rui Pang
- State Key Laboratory of Biocontrol, School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Microbial Safety and Health, State Key Laboratory of Applied Microbiology Southern China, Institute of Microbiology, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, China
| |
Collapse
|
32
|
Wagh SB, Maslivetc VA, La Clair JJ, Kornienko A. Lessons in Organic Fluorescent Probe Discovery. Chembiochem 2021; 22:3109-3139. [PMID: 34062039 PMCID: PMC8595615 DOI: 10.1002/cbic.202100171] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2021] [Revised: 05/22/2021] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
Abstract
Fluorescent probes have gained profound use in biotechnology, drug discovery, medical diagnostics, molecular and cell biology. The development of methods for the translation of fluorophores into fluorescent probes continues to be a robust field for medicinal chemists and chemical biologists, alike. Access to new experimental designs has enabled molecular diversification and led to the identification of new approaches to probe discovery. This review provides a synopsis of the recent lessons in modern fluorescent probe discovery.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Sachin B Wagh
- The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Texas State University, San Marcos, USA
| | - Vladimir A Maslivetc
- The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Texas State University, San Marcos, USA
| | - James J La Clair
- Xenobe Research Institute, P. O. Box 3052, San Diego, CA, 92163-1062, USA
| | - Alexander Kornienko
- The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Texas State University, San Marcos, USA
| |
Collapse
|
33
|
Tian X, Liu T, Ma Y, Gao J, Feng L, Cui J, James TD, Ma X. A Molecular-Splicing Strategy for Constructing a Near-Infrared Fluorescent Probe for UDP-Glucuronosyltransferase 1A1. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2021; 60:24566-24572. [PMID: 34431597 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202109479] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2021] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
Abstract
UDP-glucuronosyltransferase 1A1 (UGT1A1) is a vital metabolic enzyme responsible for the clearance of endogenous substances and drugs. Hitherto, the development of fluorescent probes for UGTs was severely restricted due to the poor isoform selectivity and on-off or blue-shifted fluorescence response. Herein, we established a novel "molecular-splicing" strategy to construct a highly selective near-infrared (NIR) fluorescent probe, HHC, for UGT1A1, which exhibited a NIR signal at 720 nm after UGT1A1 metabolism. HHC was then successfully used for the real-time imaging of endogenous UGT1A1 in living cells and animals and to monitor the bile excretion function. In summary, an isoform-specific NIR fluorescent probe has been developed for monitoring UGT1A1 activity in living systems, high-throughput screening of novel UGT1A1 inhibitors and visual evaluation of bile excretion function.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Xiangge Tian
- Second Affiliated Hospital, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, 116044, China.,Jiangsu Key Laboratory of New Drug Research and Clinical Pharmacy, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, 221004, China
| | - Tao Liu
- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, 116044, China
| | - Yinhua Ma
- Department of Physics, Dalian Maritime University, Dalian, 116024, China
| | - Jian Gao
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of New Drug Research and Clinical Pharmacy, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, 221004, China
| | - Lei Feng
- Second Affiliated Hospital, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, 116044, China.,School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang, 453007, China
| | - Jingnan Cui
- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, 116044, China
| | - Tony D James
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang, 453007, China.,Department of Chemistry, University of Bath, Bath, BA2 7AY, UK
| | - Xiaochi Ma
- Second Affiliated Hospital, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, 116044, China.,Jiangsu Key Laboratory of New Drug Research and Clinical Pharmacy, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, 221004, China
| |
Collapse
|
34
|
Tian X, Liu T, Ma Y, Gao J, Feng L, Cui J, James TD, Ma X. A Molecular‐Splicing Strategy for Constructing a Near‐Infrared Fluorescent Probe for UDP‐Glucuronosyltransferase 1A1. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.202109479] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Xiangge Tian
- Second Affiliated Hospital Dalian Medical University Dalian 116044 China
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of New Drug Research and Clinical Pharmacy Xuzhou Medical University Xuzhou 221004 China
| | - Tao Liu
- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals Dalian University of Technology Dalian 116044 China
| | - Yinhua Ma
- Department of Physics Dalian Maritime University Dalian 116024 China
| | - Jian Gao
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of New Drug Research and Clinical Pharmacy Xuzhou Medical University Xuzhou 221004 China
| | - Lei Feng
- Second Affiliated Hospital Dalian Medical University Dalian 116044 China
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Henan Normal University Xinxiang 453007 China
| | - Jingnan Cui
- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals Dalian University of Technology Dalian 116044 China
| | - Tony D. James
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Henan Normal University Xinxiang 453007 China
- Department of Chemistry University of Bath Bath BA2 7AY UK
| | - Xiaochi Ma
- Second Affiliated Hospital Dalian Medical University Dalian 116044 China
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of New Drug Research and Clinical Pharmacy Xuzhou Medical University Xuzhou 221004 China
| |
Collapse
|
35
|
Activity-based photoacoustic probe for biopsy-free assessment of copper in murine models of Wilson's disease and liver metastasis. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 2021; 118:2106943118. [PMID: 34480005 DOI: 10.1073/pnas.2106943118] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2021] [Accepted: 08/05/2021] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
Abstract
The development of high-performance photoacoustic (PA) probes that can monitor disease biomarkers in deep tissue has the potential to replace invasive medical procedures such as a biopsy. However, such probes must be optimized for in vivo performance and exhibit an exceptional safety profile. In this study, we have developed PACu-1, a PA probe designed for biopsy-free assessment (BFA) of hepatic Cu via photoacoustic imaging. PACu-1 features a Cu(I)-responsive trigger appended to an aza-BODIPY dye platform that has been optimized for ratiometric sensing. Owing to its excellent performance, we were able to detect basal levels of Cu in healthy wild-type mice as well as elevated Cu in a Wilson's disease model and in a liver metastasis model. To showcase the potential impact of PACu-1 for BFA, we conducted two blind studies in which we were able to successfully identify Wilson's disease animals from healthy control mice in each instance.
Collapse
|
36
|
Singh A, Gao M, Beck MW. Human carboxylesterases and fluorescent probes to image their activity in live cells. RSC Med Chem 2021; 12:1142-1153. [PMID: 34355180 PMCID: PMC8292992 DOI: 10.1039/d1md00073j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2021] [Accepted: 04/26/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
Abstract
Human carboxylesterases (CESs) are serine hydrolases that are responsible for the phase I metabolism of an assortment of ester, amide, thioester, carbonate, and carbamate containing drugs. CES activity is known to be influenced by a variety of factors including single nucleotide polymorphisms, alternative splicing, and drug-drug interactions. These different factors contribute to interindividual variability of CES activity which has been demonstrated to influence clinical outcomes among people treated with CES-substrate therapeutics. Detailed exploration of the factors that influence CES activity is emerging as an important area of research. The use of fluorescent probes with live cell imaging techniques can selectively visualize the real-time activity of CESs and have the potential to be useful tools to help reveal the impacts of CES activity variations on human health. This review summarizes the properties of the five known human CESs including factors reported to or that could potentially influence their activity before discussing the design aspects and use considerations of CES fluorescent probes in general in addition to highlighting several well-characterized probes.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Anchal Singh
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Eastern Illinois University Charleston IL 61920 USA +1 217 581 6227
| | - Mingze Gao
- Department of Biological Sciences, Eastern Illinois University Charleston IL 61920 USA
| | - Michael W Beck
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Eastern Illinois University Charleston IL 61920 USA +1 217 581 6227
| |
Collapse
|
37
|
Wu X, Wang R, Qi S, Kwon N, Han J, Kim H, Li H, Yu F, Yoon J. Rational Design of a Highly Selective Near‐Infrared Two‐Photon Fluorogenic Probe for Imaging Orthotopic Hepatocellular Carcinoma Chemotherapy. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.202101190] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Xiaofeng Wu
- Department of Chemistry and Nanoscience Ewha Womans University Seoul 03706 Republic of Korea
| | - Rui Wang
- Key Laboratory of Emergency and Trauma Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Hainan Trauma and Disaster Rescue The First Affiliated Hospital of Hainan Medical University Institute of Functional Materials and Molecular Imaging College of Emergency and Trauma Hainan Medical University Haikou 571199 China
| | - Sujie Qi
- Department of Chemistry and Nanoscience Ewha Womans University Seoul 03706 Republic of Korea
| | - Nahyun Kwon
- Department of Chemistry and Nanoscience Ewha Womans University Seoul 03706 Republic of Korea
| | - Jingjing Han
- Department of Chemistry and Nanoscience Ewha Womans University Seoul 03706 Republic of Korea
| | - Heejeong Kim
- Department of Chemistry and Nanoscience Ewha Womans University Seoul 03706 Republic of Korea
| | - Haidong Li
- Department of Chemistry and Nanoscience Ewha Womans University Seoul 03706 Republic of Korea
| | - Fabiao Yu
- Key Laboratory of Emergency and Trauma Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Hainan Trauma and Disaster Rescue The First Affiliated Hospital of Hainan Medical University Institute of Functional Materials and Molecular Imaging College of Emergency and Trauma Hainan Medical University Haikou 571199 China
| | - Juyoung Yoon
- Department of Chemistry and Nanoscience Ewha Womans University Seoul 03706 Republic of Korea
| |
Collapse
|
38
|
Wu X, Wang R, Qi S, Kwon N, Han J, Kim H, Li H, Yu F, Yoon J. Rational Design of a Highly Selective Near‐Infrared Two‐Photon Fluorogenic Probe for Imaging Orthotopic Hepatocellular Carcinoma Chemotherapy. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2021; 60:15418-15425. [DOI: 10.1002/anie.202101190] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2021] [Revised: 04/08/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Xiaofeng Wu
- Department of Chemistry and Nanoscience Ewha Womans University Seoul 03706 Republic of Korea
| | - Rui Wang
- Key Laboratory of Emergency and Trauma Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Hainan Trauma and Disaster Rescue The First Affiliated Hospital of Hainan Medical University Institute of Functional Materials and Molecular Imaging College of Emergency and Trauma Hainan Medical University Haikou 571199 China
| | - Sujie Qi
- Department of Chemistry and Nanoscience Ewha Womans University Seoul 03706 Republic of Korea
| | - Nahyun Kwon
- Department of Chemistry and Nanoscience Ewha Womans University Seoul 03706 Republic of Korea
| | - Jingjing Han
- Department of Chemistry and Nanoscience Ewha Womans University Seoul 03706 Republic of Korea
| | - Heejeong Kim
- Department of Chemistry and Nanoscience Ewha Womans University Seoul 03706 Republic of Korea
| | - Haidong Li
- Department of Chemistry and Nanoscience Ewha Womans University Seoul 03706 Republic of Korea
| | - Fabiao Yu
- Key Laboratory of Emergency and Trauma Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Hainan Trauma and Disaster Rescue The First Affiliated Hospital of Hainan Medical University Institute of Functional Materials and Molecular Imaging College of Emergency and Trauma Hainan Medical University Haikou 571199 China
| | - Juyoung Yoon
- Department of Chemistry and Nanoscience Ewha Womans University Seoul 03706 Republic of Korea
| |
Collapse
|
39
|
Cheng J, Li X. Development and Application of Activity-based Fluorescent Probes for High-Throughput Screening. Curr Med Chem 2021; 29:1739-1756. [PMID: 34036907 DOI: 10.2174/0929867328666210525141728] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2021] [Revised: 04/13/2021] [Accepted: 04/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
Abstract
High-throughput screening facilitates the rapid identification of novel hit compounds; however, it remains challenging to design effective high-throughput assays, partially due to the difficulty of achieving sensitivity in the assay techniques. Among the various analytical methods that are used, fluorescence-based assays dominate owing to their high sensitivity and ease of operation. Recent advances in activity-based sensing/imaging have further expanded the availability of fluorescent probes as monitors for high-throughput screening of result outputs. In this study, we have reviewed various activity-based fluorescent probes used in high-throughput screening assays, emphasizing their structure-related working mechanisms. Moreover, we have explored the possibility of the development of additional and better probes to boost hit identification and drug development against various targets.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Juan Cheng
- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, Zhejiang, China
| | - Xin Li
- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, Zhejiang, China
| |
Collapse
|
40
|
Wan W, Huang Y, Xia Q, Bai Y, Chen Y, Jin W, Wang M, Shen D, Lyu H, Tang Y, Dong X, Gao Z, Zhao Q, Zhang L, Liu Y. Covalent Probes for Aggregated Protein Imaging via Michael Addition. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.202015988] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
Affiliation(s)
- Wang Wan
- CAS Key Laboratory of Separation Science for Analytical Chemistry Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics Chinese Academy of Sciences 457 Zhongshan Road Dalian 116023 China
| | - Yanan Huang
- CAS Key Laboratory of Separation Science for Analytical Chemistry Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics Chinese Academy of Sciences 457 Zhongshan Road Dalian 116023 China
| | - Qiuxuan Xia
- CAS Key Laboratory of Separation Science for Analytical Chemistry Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics Chinese Academy of Sciences 457 Zhongshan Road Dalian 116023 China
| | - Yulong Bai
- CAS Key Laboratory of Separation Science for Analytical Chemistry Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics Chinese Academy of Sciences 457 Zhongshan Road Dalian 116023 China
| | - Yuwen Chen
- CAS Key Laboratory of Separation Science for Analytical Chemistry Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics Chinese Academy of Sciences 457 Zhongshan Road Dalian 116023 China
| | - Wenhan Jin
- CAS Key Laboratory of Separation Science for Analytical Chemistry Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics Chinese Academy of Sciences 457 Zhongshan Road Dalian 116023 China
| | - Mengdie Wang
- CAS Key Laboratory of Separation Science for Analytical Chemistry Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics Chinese Academy of Sciences 457 Zhongshan Road Dalian 116023 China
| | - Di Shen
- CAS Key Laboratory of Separation Science for Analytical Chemistry Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics Chinese Academy of Sciences 457 Zhongshan Road Dalian 116023 China
| | - Haochen Lyu
- CAS Key Laboratory of Separation Science for Analytical Chemistry Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics Chinese Academy of Sciences 457 Zhongshan Road Dalian 116023 China
| | - Yuqi Tang
- CAS Key Laboratory of Separation Science for Analytical Chemistry Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics Chinese Academy of Sciences 457 Zhongshan Road Dalian 116023 China
| | - Xuepeng Dong
- The Second Hospital of Dalian Medical University 467 Zhongshan Road Dalian 116044 China
| | - Zhenming Gao
- The Second Hospital of Dalian Medical University 467 Zhongshan Road Dalian 116044 China
| | - Qun Zhao
- CAS Key Laboratory of Separation Science for Analytical Chemistry Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics Chinese Academy of Sciences 457 Zhongshan Road Dalian 116023 China
| | - Lihua Zhang
- CAS Key Laboratory of Separation Science for Analytical Chemistry Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics Chinese Academy of Sciences 457 Zhongshan Road Dalian 116023 China
| | - Yu Liu
- CAS Key Laboratory of Separation Science for Analytical Chemistry Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics Chinese Academy of Sciences 457 Zhongshan Road Dalian 116023 China
| |
Collapse
|
41
|
Wan W, Huang Y, Xia Q, Bai Y, Chen Y, Jin W, Wang M, Shen D, Lyu H, Tang Y, Dong X, Gao Z, Zhao Q, Zhang L, Liu Y. Covalent Probes for Aggregated Protein Imaging via Michael Addition. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2021; 60:11335-11343. [DOI: 10.1002/anie.202015988] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2020] [Revised: 02/04/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Wang Wan
- CAS Key Laboratory of Separation Science for Analytical Chemistry Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics Chinese Academy of Sciences 457 Zhongshan Road Dalian 116023 China
| | - Yanan Huang
- CAS Key Laboratory of Separation Science for Analytical Chemistry Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics Chinese Academy of Sciences 457 Zhongshan Road Dalian 116023 China
| | - Qiuxuan Xia
- CAS Key Laboratory of Separation Science for Analytical Chemistry Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics Chinese Academy of Sciences 457 Zhongshan Road Dalian 116023 China
| | - Yulong Bai
- CAS Key Laboratory of Separation Science for Analytical Chemistry Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics Chinese Academy of Sciences 457 Zhongshan Road Dalian 116023 China
| | - Yuwen Chen
- CAS Key Laboratory of Separation Science for Analytical Chemistry Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics Chinese Academy of Sciences 457 Zhongshan Road Dalian 116023 China
| | - Wenhan Jin
- CAS Key Laboratory of Separation Science for Analytical Chemistry Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics Chinese Academy of Sciences 457 Zhongshan Road Dalian 116023 China
| | - Mengdie Wang
- CAS Key Laboratory of Separation Science for Analytical Chemistry Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics Chinese Academy of Sciences 457 Zhongshan Road Dalian 116023 China
| | - Di Shen
- CAS Key Laboratory of Separation Science for Analytical Chemistry Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics Chinese Academy of Sciences 457 Zhongshan Road Dalian 116023 China
| | - Haochen Lyu
- CAS Key Laboratory of Separation Science for Analytical Chemistry Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics Chinese Academy of Sciences 457 Zhongshan Road Dalian 116023 China
| | - Yuqi Tang
- CAS Key Laboratory of Separation Science for Analytical Chemistry Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics Chinese Academy of Sciences 457 Zhongshan Road Dalian 116023 China
| | - Xuepeng Dong
- The Second Hospital of Dalian Medical University 467 Zhongshan Road Dalian 116044 China
| | - Zhenming Gao
- The Second Hospital of Dalian Medical University 467 Zhongshan Road Dalian 116044 China
| | - Qun Zhao
- CAS Key Laboratory of Separation Science for Analytical Chemistry Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics Chinese Academy of Sciences 457 Zhongshan Road Dalian 116023 China
| | - Lihua Zhang
- CAS Key Laboratory of Separation Science for Analytical Chemistry Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics Chinese Academy of Sciences 457 Zhongshan Road Dalian 116023 China
| | - Yu Liu
- CAS Key Laboratory of Separation Science for Analytical Chemistry Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics Chinese Academy of Sciences 457 Zhongshan Road Dalian 116023 China
| |
Collapse
|
42
|
Baglia RA, Mills KR, Mitra K, Tutol JN, Ball D, Page KM, Kallu J, Gottipolu S, D'Arcy S, Nielsen SO, Dodani SC. An activity-based fluorescent sensor for the detection of the phenol sulfotransferase SULT1A1 in living cells. RSC Chem Biol 2021; 2:830-834. [PMID: 34212150 PMCID: PMC8190907 DOI: 10.1039/d0cb00231c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2020] [Accepted: 03/04/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
Abstract
Human phenol sulfotransferases mediate the transfer of a sulfuryl moiety from the activated sulfate donor PAPS to hydroxy-containing substrates, altering substrate solubility and charge to affect phase II metabolism and cell signaling. Here, we present the development, computational modeling, in vitro enzymology, and biological application of STS-3, an activity-based fluorescent sensor for the SULT1A1 isoform.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Regina A Baglia
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson TX 75080 USA
| | - Kira R Mills
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson TX 75080 USA
| | - Koushambi Mitra
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson TX 75080 USA
| | - Jasmine N Tutol
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson TX 75080 USA
| | - Darby Ball
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson TX 75080 USA
| | - Kierstin M Page
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson TX 75080 USA
| | - Jyothi Kallu
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson TX 75080 USA
| | - Sriharika Gottipolu
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson TX 75080 USA
| | - Sheena D'Arcy
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson TX 75080 USA
| | - Steven O Nielsen
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson TX 75080 USA
| | - Sheel C Dodani
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson TX 75080 USA
| |
Collapse
|
43
|
Shen B, Ma C, Ji Y, Dai J, Li B, Zhang X, Huang H. Detection of Carboxylesterase 1 and Chlorpyrifos with ZIF-8 Metal-Organic Frameworks Using a Red Emission BODIPY-Based Probe. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2021; 13:8718-8726. [PMID: 33569946 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.0c19811] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/19/2023]
Abstract
In this work, a red emission fluorescent probe CBZ-BOD@zeolitic imidazolate framework-8 (ZIF-8) was fabricated based on metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) for detecting carboxylesterase 1 (CES1). The small molecule probe CBZ-BOD was first synthesized and then used to prepare the functionalized MOF material. ZIF-8 was chosen as an encapsulation shell to improve the detection properties of CBZ-BOD. Using this unique porous materials, ultrasensitive quantification of CES1 and chlorpyrifos was successfully realized. The low detection limit and high fluorescence quantum yield were calculated as 1.15 ng/mL and 0.65 for CBZ-BOD@ZIF-8, respectively. CBZ-BOD@ZIF-8 has good biocompatibility and was successfully applied to monitor the activity of CES1 in living cells. A molecular docking study was used to explore the binding of CES1 and CBZ-BOD, finding that CES1 can bind with the probe before and after hydrolysis. This type of materialized probe can inspire the development of fluorescent tools for further exploration of many pathological processes.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Baoxing Shen
- School of Food Science and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210023, China
| | - Chenggong Ma
- School of Food Science and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210023, China
| | - Yuan Ji
- School of Food Science and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210023, China
| | - Jianan Dai
- School of Food Science and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210023, China
| | - Bingzhi Li
- School of Food Science and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210023, China
| | - Xing Zhang
- School of Food Science and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210023, China
| | - He Huang
- School of Food Science and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210023, China
| |
Collapse
|
44
|
Dai J, Hou Y, Wu J, Zhong G, Gao R, Shen B, Huang H. Construction of a red emission fluorescent protein chromophore-based probe for detection of carboxylesterase 1 and carbamate pesticide in culture cells. Talanta 2021; 223:121744. [PMID: 33298268 DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2020.121744] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2020] [Revised: 09/27/2020] [Accepted: 10/04/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
Abstract
Designing fluorescent probe for detecting carboxylesterase 1 is remains challenging. Herein, a red emission human carboxylesterase 1 (CES1) probe (CAE-FP) was synthesized based on fluorescent protein chromophore. Probe CAE-FP can specific detect human CES1 with high selectively. The fluorescence quantum yield was calucated as 0.19. The carboxylic acid ester in CAE-FP could be easily hydrolyzed by CES1 under physiological conditions, and this process could induce the obvious fluorescence signal in red emission region. The detection limit of CES1 was calculated as 84.5 ng/mL. Due to the biological detoxification mechanism of carboxylesterase and the obvious inhibitory effect of pesticides on its activity, CAE-FP was applied to detect carbamate pesticide and have achieved good application results. Since fluorescent protein chromophore has excellent biocompatibility, probe CAE-FP with good cell membrane permeable and was successfully applied to monitor the real activities of CES1 in living cells. In summary, this is one of the few reported fluorescent probes that can specific detect the real-time activity of CES1 in biological samples. Besides, we first applied the fluorescent protein chromophore to construct the specific target enzyme probe. This work would contribute to further investigate CES1-associated physiological and pathological processe.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Jianan Dai
- School of Food Science and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210023, China
| | - Yadan Hou
- School of Food Science and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210023, China
| | - Jichun Wu
- School of Food Science and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210023, China
| | - Guoyan Zhong
- School of Food Science and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210023, China
| | - Rui Gao
- School of Food Science and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210023, China
| | - Baoxing Shen
- School of Food Science and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210023, China.
| | - He Huang
- School of Food Science and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210023, China.
| |
Collapse
|
45
|
East AK, Lucero MY, Chan J. New directions of activity-based sensing for in vivo NIR imaging. Chem Sci 2020; 12:3393-3405. [PMID: 34163614 PMCID: PMC8179399 DOI: 10.1039/d0sc03096a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2020] [Accepted: 06/28/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
Abstract
In vivo imaging is a powerful approach to study biological processes. Beyond cellular methods, in vivo studies allow for biological stimuli (small molecules or proteins) to be studied in their native environment. This has the potential to aid in the discovery of new biology and guide the development of diagnostics and therapies for diseases. To ensure selectivity and an observable readout, the probe development field is shifting towards activity-based sensing (ABS) approaches and near-infrared (NIR) imaging modalities. This perspective will highlight recent in vivo ABS applications that utilize NIR imaging platforms.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Amanda K East
- Department of Chemistry, The Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Urbana IL 61801 USA
| | - Melissa Y Lucero
- Department of Chemistry, The Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Urbana IL 61801 USA
| | - Jefferson Chan
- Department of Chemistry, The Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Urbana IL 61801 USA
| |
Collapse
|