A sensitive colorimetric and ratiometric fluorescent probe for mercury species in aqueous solution and living cells

Chem Commun (Camb). 2012 Aug 28;48(67):8371-3. doi: 10.1039/c2cc32867d. Epub 2012 Jul 16.

Abstract

A highly sensitive and selective fluorescent probe for inorganic and organic mercury species displays colorimetric and ratiometric response in a buffer solution via mercury promoted cleavage reaction. The probe is demonstrated to detect CH(3)HgCl in living cells.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Cell Line, Tumor
  • Cells, Cultured
  • Colorimetry / methods*
  • Fluorescent Dyes / analysis*
  • Hep G2 Cells
  • Humans
  • Limit of Detection
  • Mercury / analysis*
  • Molecular Structure
  • Water / chemistry*

Substances

  • Fluorescent Dyes
  • Water
  • Mercury