Efficient two-photon-sensitized luminescence of a novel europium(III) β-diketonate complex and application in biological imaging

Chem Commun (Camb). 2011 Dec 14;47(46):12467-9. doi: 10.1039/c1cc14968g. Epub 2011 Oct 28.

Abstract

A novel europium(III) β-diketonate complex exhibiting bright two-photon-sensitized luminescence is synthesized and applied as a two-photon-sensitized luminescent probe to stain DNA in live cells.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Cell Line, Tumor
  • Europium / chemistry*
  • Humans
  • Ketones / chemistry*
  • Luminescent Measurements*
  • Models, Molecular
  • Molecular Conformation
  • Molecular Imaging / methods*
  • Organometallic Compounds / chemical synthesis
  • Organometallic Compounds / chemistry*
  • Photons*

Substances

  • Ketones
  • Organometallic Compounds
  • Europium