研究目的
Investigating the use of a reaction-based boron dipyrromethene (BODIPY) dye for real-time monitoring of newly acidified organelles during autophagy in living cells.
研究成果
The developed BODIPY dye enables real-time, wash-free imaging of lysosomes and cytosolic acidosis, offering a novel tool for studying autophagy and related cellular processes. Its reversible transformation and negligible cytotoxicity make it suitable for live-cell imaging applications.
研究不足
The study primarily focuses on the proof-of-concept demonstration of the BODIPY probe's utility in imaging acidified organelles and cytosol. Further optimization may be required for broader biological applications, including specificity for different types of acidified organelles.
1:Experimental Design and Method Selection:
The study employed a reaction-based BODIPY dye designed to undergo reversible transformation between a non-fluorescent leuco-BODIPY form and a fluorescent BODIPY form in response to pH changes.
2:Sample Selection and Data Sources:
HeLa cells were used as the biological model for imaging experiments.
3:List of Experimental Equipment and Materials:
Confocal laser scanning microscopy (Zeiss, LSM710), BODIPY dye, LysoTracker Green, and various chemicals for synthesis and pH adjustment.
4:Experimental Procedures and Operational Workflow:
Cells were incubated with the BODIPY probe and subjected to confocal microscopy to monitor fluorescence changes in response to pH alterations induced by drugs or buffer changes.
5:Data Analysis Methods:
Fluorescence intensity changes were analyzed to assess the probe's response to pH changes and its localization within cells.
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