A GLUTs/GSH cascade targeting-responsive bioprobe for the detection of circulating tumor cells

Chem Commun (Camb). 2022 Mar 22;58(24):3945-3948. doi: 10.1039/d2cc00566b.

Abstract

A GLUTs/GSH cascade targeting-responsive bioprobe, GluCC, was rationally designed and synthesized for the first time via the coordination of copper ions with a glucose-modified coumarin derivative ligand (GluC). GluCC can specifically detect circulating tumor cells (CTCs) in lung metastatic mice models by targeting the Warburg effect and responding to overexpressed glutathione in the tumor microenvironment. This bioprobe with a simple detection procedure has significant advantages for CTC detection.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Biomarkers, Tumor
  • Biosensing Techniques*
  • Glutathione
  • Mice
  • Neoplastic Cells, Circulating* / pathology
  • Tumor Microenvironment

Substances

  • Biomarkers, Tumor
  • Glutathione