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Light Controlled In Vitro Gene Delivery Using Polymer-Tethered Spiropyran as a Photoswitchable Photosensitizer
摘要： A gene delivery system using spiropyran as a photoswitchable photosensitizer for controlled photochemical internalization effect was developed by engineering the outer coating of polyethylenimine/DNA complex with a small amount of spiropyran-containing cationic copolymers. The successful binding of cationic polymers by the polyethylenimine coating was detected by the distance-sensitive fluorescence resonance energy transfer technique that evidenced occurrence of energy transfer between fluorescein-labeled cationic copolymers and polyethylenimine-condensed rhodamine-labeled DNA. The ternary polyplexes feature reversible controllability of singlet oxygen generation based on the dual effect of spiropyrans in photochromism and aggregation-induced enhanced photosensitization, allowing significant light-induced amplification of bPEI-mediated in vitro transgene efficiency (from original 15% to final 91%) at a low DNA dose, with the integrity of supercoiled DNA structure unaffected. The use of spiropyran without the need of other photosensitizers circumvents the issue of uncontrolled long-lasting photocytotoxicity in gene delivery.
关键词： gene delivery,spiropyran,photoswitching,singlet oxygen,fluorescence resonance energy transfer
更新于2025-11-21 11:08:12
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Broad-Spectrum Tunable Photoluminescent Material Based on Cascade Fluorescence Resonance Energy Transfer between Three Fluorophores Encapsulated within the Self-Assembled Surfactant Systems
摘要： A broad spectrum tunable photoluminescent material with dual encryption based on a two-step Fluorescence Resonance Energy Transfer (FRET) between Pyrene (Py), Coumarin480 (Cou480) and Rhodamine6G (R6G) in micelles of SDS and bmimDS is presented. The phenomenon is achievable due to the encapsulation of the fluorophores within these micelles. The transfer of energy as FRET between the pair Py and Cou480 showed ON at 336 nm and OFF at 402 nm in contrast to the FRET observed between the pair Cou480 and R6G that showed ON at 402nm and OFF at 336 nm. However, the transfer of energy as FRET occurs from Py to R6G in the presence of Cou480 when excited at 336 nm, thereby making it a chain of three fluorophores with Cou480 acting as a relay fluorophore receiving energy from Py and transferring it to R6G. The different FRET scenarios between the three fluorophores in micelles provide a window for the generation of a matrix of colors, which occupies a significant 2D area in the chromaticity diagram, having potential applications in security printing. The different fluorophoric ratios generate different colors based on their individual photonic emissions and the FRET processes taking place between them. Writing tests were carried out using varied ratios of the fluorophores in the micellar systems producing different colored outputs under the UV light with insignificant visibility under the white light. We envision that this as-discovered three fluorophoric FRET system could form the basis for the future development of multi-FRET light-harvesting devices and anti-counterfeiting security inks based on much simpler non-covalent interaction aided encapsulation of the fluorophores within the self-assembled soft systems.
关键词： micelles,security printing,Rhodamine6G (R6G),SDS,Pyrene (Py),Coumarin480 (Cou480),bmimDS,Fluorescence Resonance Energy Transfer (FRET),photoluminescent material
更新于2025-11-19 16:46:39
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Glutaraldehyde non-conjugated chitosan polymer fluorophores for selective determination of picric acid via fluorescence resonance energy transfer strategy
摘要： Water-dispersed glutaraldehyde (GA) non-conjugated chitosan polymer fluorophores (GCPF) with quantum yield of 16 % is synthesized by stirring chitosan and GA for 6 h at room temperature in the present work. It is a facile and mild method and fluorescent GCPF can be stabled for two months. Owing to the spectral overlap of fluorescent spectrum of GCPF and absorption spectrum of picric acid (PA), a novel sensitive fluorescent method using fluorescent GCPF for PA detection from 10 nM to 50 μM via fluorescence resonance energy transfer (FRET) strategy is established. The distance between donor of GCPF and acceptor of PA (R0 value) is calculated to be 3.5 nm. FRET method using fluorescent GCPF possesses high sensitivity (LOD of 2.8 nM), and selectivity and fast response within 2 min. Moreover, fluorescent GCPF is also utilized in visual analysis of PA using cotton swabs. Fluorescence quenching effect can be observed by eyes irradiated with 365 nm ultraviolet light at cotton swabs and using GCPF solid on quartz glasses, which paves an effect and wide way for the application of fluorescent GCPF in our daily life.
关键词： Glutaraldehyde non-conjugated chitosan polymer fluorophores (GCPF),picric acid (PA),fluorescence resonance energy transfer (FRET),glutaraldehyde (GA),chitosan
更新于2025-11-14 15:23:50
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G-quadruplex specific dye-based ratiometric FRET aptasensor for robust and ultrafast detection of toxin
摘要： G-quadruplex specific dyes are powerful tools for probing nucleic acid structures. Among nucleic acids, aptamers are of great interest, and widely exploited to construct versatile bioassays. Herein, based on G-quadruplex selective dye, thioflavin T (ThT), for probing the intrinsic structure of aptamers, we proposed a ratiometric fluorescence resonance energy transfer (FRET) aptasensor enabling robust and ultrafast detection of toxin. The binding of target ochratoxin A (OTA) would destruct the G-quadruplex structure of aptamer. It would lead to the detachment of ThT dye from aptamer which diminished the FRET effect between ThT and terminal-labeled dye, thus allowing quantification of OTA via FRET signals. The FRET aptasensor would confer an enhancement of 76.9% of signal to background ratio compared to the ThT-based non-FRET aptasensor. Remarkably, the FRET mechanism would eliminate the signal fluctuation resulted from varied probe concentration, thus benefiting the robustness of the assay. The aptasensor could achieve a detection of limit of 0.38 ng/mL for OTA detection. And the detection of OTA could be finished within 30 s. Besides, the assay was successful in analyzing OTA in coffee and oat samples with recoveries rate of 93.93%–107.59%. Therefore, G-quadruplex specific dye-based probing and FRET method would be a compelling design strategy for aptasensor, and may facilitate their practical application in food safety and environmental screening.
关键词： Fluorescence resonance energy transfer,G-quadruplex specific dyes,Homogeneous analysis,Toxin,Thioflavin T,Aptamer
更新于2025-09-23 15:23:52
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A far-red FRET fluorescent probe for ratiometric detection of l-cysteine based on carbon dots and N-acetyl-l-cysteine-capped gold nanoparticles
摘要： A novel far-red fluorescence resonance energy transfer (FRET) fluorescenct probe for ratiometric detection of L-cysteine (L-Cys) has been designed. The system was established a FRET assembly by positively charged carbon dots (CDs) and negatively charged N-acetyl-L-cysteine capped gold nanoparticles (NAC-AuNPs). The fluorescence of CDs at 539 nm could be effectively quenched in the presence of NAC-AuNPs owing to FRET process, while the emission of NAC-AuNPs at 630 nm was appeared. Subsequently, the interactions between L-Cys and NAC-AuNPs resulted in the decreased emission intensity of NAC-AuNPs, but the emission intensity of CDs kept almost constant due to the continuous FRET efficiency. The ratio of emission intensities at 539 and 630 nm (I539/I630) exhibited a linear correlation to the L-Cys concentration in the range of 1.0-110 μM with the detection limit of 0.16 μM. Moreover, this far-red ratiometric sensor also revealed excellent selectivity toward L-Cys over other amino acids, which showed very high potential in the practical application for diagnosing of cysteine-related disease.
关键词： Fluorescence resonance energy transfer,gold nanoparticles,L-cysteine,Carbon dots
更新于2025-09-23 15:22:29
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A new nano biosensor for maitotoxin with high sensitivity and selectivity based fluorescence resonance energy transfer between carbon quantum dots and gold nanoparticles
摘要： Maitotoxin (MTX) is a potent marine toxin with critical LD50, which usually causes poisoning because of eating the contaminated marine crustaceans. This poison is a severe threat to neuronal systems and also disables the heart by increasing the calcium ions flow in the cardiovascular. Therefore, the quantitative determination of MTX by using a fast and cost-effective way is essential. Application of carbon dots in the structure of various sensors for the measurement of biological compounds has been developed due to its easy, rapid and inexpensive synthesis. In this study, carbon quantum dots (CQDs) and gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) were synthesized for the determination of MTX with high sensitivity and selectivity. The structure of CQDs and AuNPs were characterized using SEM (Scanning electron microscopy), TEM (Transmission electron microscopy), EDS (Energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy) and FT-IR (Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy) techniques. The Basis of the sensing method is fluorescence resonance energy transfer (FRET) which occurs between energy donor (CQDs) and energy acceptor (AuNPs). Under optimal conditions (excitation wavelength 430 nm and emission wavelength 523 nm), the linear range and detection limit were obtained 1-600 pmol L-1 and 0.3 pmol L-1, respectively. The strong point of this nanosensor is its very fast quenching process. The interference effect of other poisons and some ions on the MTX determination were investigated using CQDs at the constant concentration of MTX 50 pmol L-1 and various concentrations of other species. The results show excellent selectivity for the measurement of MTX in the presence of other similar species.
关键词： Gold nanoparticles,Fluorescence Resonance Energy Transfer,Maitotoxin,Carbon Quantum Dots
更新于2025-09-23 15:21:01
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An ultrasensitive homogeneous aptasensor for carcinoembryonic antigen based on upconversion fluorescence resonance energy transfer
摘要： Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) has been recognized as one of the most important tumor markers. Herein, we reported an ultrasensitive homogeneous aptasensor based on fluorescence resonance energy transfer (FRET) between upconversion nanoparticles (UCNPs) and graphene oxide (GO) for CEA detection. The CEA aptamer modified UCNPs can bind to the surface of GO through π-π stacking interaction, resulting in fluorescence quenching due to the energy transfer from UCNPs to GO. After the introduction of CEA, the CEA aptamer preferentially combined with CEA to form three-dimensional structure which made UCNPs-aptamer dissociate from the GO, blocking the energy transfer process. The fluorescence of UCNPs was accordingly restored in a CEA concentration-dependent manner both aqueous solution and human serum samples. The aptasensor could monitor CEA level directly in human serum and the results were strongly correlated with commercial chemiluminescence kits. The excellent detection performance suggested promising prospect of the aptasensor in practical application.
关键词： Upconversion Nanoparticles,Graphene Oxide,Fluorescence Resonance Energy Transfer,CEA,Aptasensor
更新于2025-09-23 15:21:01
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Human Neutrophil Elastase Activated Fluorescent Probe for Pulmonary Diseases Based on Fluorescence Resonance Energy Transfer Using CdSe/ZnS Quantum Dots
摘要： There is an increasing demand for effective noninvasive diagnosis against common pulmonary diseases which are rising sharply due to the serious air pollution. Human neutrophil elastase (HNE), a typical protease highly involved in pulmonary inflammatory diseases and lung cancer, is a potential predictor for disease progression. Currently, few of HNE-targeting probes is applicable In Vivo due to the limitation in sensitivity and biocompatibility. Herein we reported the achievement of In Vitro detection and In Vivo imaging of HNE, by incorporating the HNE-specific peptide substrate, quantum dots (QDs) and organic dyes into the fluorescence resonance energy transfer (FRET) system. The refined nanoprobe, termed as QDP, could specifically measure the HNE with excellent sensitivity of 7.15 pM at aqueous solution, and successfully image the endogenous and exogenous HNE in living cells. In addition, this nanoprobe enabled the HNE imaging in the mouse models of lung cancer and acute lung injury, and continuously monitored the HNE activity at high temporal and spatial resolution. Most importantly, QDP successfully discriminated the serums of patients with lung diseases from those of the healthy controls based on the HNE activity determination. Overall, this study demonstrates the advantages of FRET system-based nanoprobe in imaging performance and provides an applicable tool for In Vivo HNE detection and pulmonary diseases diagnosis.
关键词： human neutrophil elastase,quantum dots,pulmonary diseases,lung cancer,fluorescence resonance energy transfer
更新于2025-09-23 15:19:57
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Principles, mechanisms, and application of carbon quantum dots in sensors: a review
摘要： The Carbon quantum dots (CQDs) as an emerging class of quantum dots (QDs) with advantages such as good photoluminescence (PL) properties, easy synthesis routes, economical synthesis, cheap starting materials, water-solubility, low level of toxicity, chemical stability, and easy functionalization have received great attention during recent years. The CQDs have been used in versatile sensor applications. The CQDs sensors could be ultimately sensitive, and the limit of detection (LOD) for these sensors can reach the nanomolar, picomolar or even femtomolar ranges. The CQDs-based sensors and biosensors work with different mechanisms including fluorescence quenching, static quenching, dynamic quenching, energy transfer, inner filter effect (IFE), photo-induced electron transfer (PET), and fluorescence resonance energy transfer (FRET). The CQDs-based sensors and biosensors have been applied for detection of different species such as metal ions, acids, proteins, biothiols, polypeptides, DNA and miRNA, water pollutants, hematin, drugs, vitamins, and other chemicals. It seems that the CQDs-based sensors and biosensors are promising candidates for high performance and yet accurate sensors in different areas. In this review, the CQDs are introduced, and the synthesis methods and optical properties of the CQDs are discussed. Different types of CQDs-based sensors and biosensors and their working mechanisms are clarified.
关键词： Carbon quantum dots,Sensors,Electrochemiluminescence,Photoluminescnece,Chemiluminescence,Fluorescence resonance energy transfer
更新于2025-09-19 17:13:59
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In Situ Investigation on the Protein Corona Formation of Quantum Dots by Using Fluorescence Resonance Energy Transfer
摘要： A fundamental understanding of nanoparticle–protein corona and its interactions with biological systems is essential for future application of engineered nanomaterials. In this work, fluorescence resonance energy transfer (FRET) is employed for studying the protein adsorption behavior of nanoparticles. The adsorption of human serum albumin (HSA) onto the surface of InP@ZnS quantum dots (QDs) with different chirality (d- and l-penicillamine) shows strong discernible differences in the binding behaviors including affinity and adsorption orientation that are obtained upon quantitative analysis of FRET data. Circular dichroism spectroscopy further confirms the differences in the conformational changes of HSA upon interaction with d- and l-chiral QD surfaces. Consequently, the formed protein corona on chiral surfaces may affect their following biological interactions, such as possible protein exchange with serum proteins plasma as well as cellular interactions. These results vividly illustrate the potential of the FRET method as a simple yet versatile platform for quantitatively investigating biological interactions of nanoparticles.
关键词： serum proteins,quantum dots,chirality,nanoparticle–protein interactions,protein corona,fluorescence resonance energy transfer
更新于2025-09-19 17:13:59