Boronate can be the fluorogenic switch for the detection of hydrogen peroxide

Curr Med Chem. 2012;19(21):3622-34. doi: 10.2174/092986712801323270.

Abstract

Hydrogen peroxide (H(2)O(2)) has entrapped the abundant concern of numerous researchers in the cutting edge of chemistry, biology and medicine since it is thought to be associated with various biological and pathological conditions. Fluorescent probes are the promising tools for the detection and understanding of the physiological roles of H(2)O(2), considering that they are able to provide spatial and temporal information about target biomolecules in living cells. Nevertheless, the existent fluorescent probes have low selectivity and sensitivity on discerning H(2)O(2). This review would like to demonstrate a comprehensive examination on the design, recognition, and performance of state-of-the-art boronate-based fluorogenic switch for the detection of H(2)O(2), a field in which remarkable improvements have been accomplished over the last decade.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Boronic Acids / chemistry*
  • Fluorescent Dyes / chemistry*
  • Hydrogen Peroxide / analysis*
  • Molecular Structure

Substances

  • Boronic Acids
  • Fluorescent Dyes
  • Hydrogen Peroxide