Multifunctional fluorescent probe for effective visualization, inhibition, and detoxification of β-amyloid aggregation via covalent binding

Chem Commun (Camb). 2022 Mar 22;58(24):3957-3960. doi: 10.1039/d2cc00318j.

Abstract

A multifunctional reactive fluorescent probe DTB was constructed for biosensing, aggregation inhibition, and toxicity alleviation of β-amyloid. The synergistic effect of hydrophobic interaction and covalent interaction makes DTB have more stable binding and better selectivity to Aβ. The detoxification effect of DTB on Aβ aggregates was also verified in live nerve cells and microglia cells. Furthermore, DTB exhibits an excellent staining of Aβ plaques.

MeSH terms

  • Alzheimer Disease* / metabolism
  • Amyloid beta-Peptides* / chemistry
  • Fluorescent Dyes / chemistry
  • Humans
  • Plaque, Amyloid
  • Staining and Labeling

Substances

  • Amyloid beta-Peptides
  • Fluorescent Dyes