Fluorescence-based chemical tools for monitoring ultrasound-induced hydroxyl radical production in aqueous solution and in cells

Chem Commun (Camb). 2023 Apr 6;59(29):4328-4331. doi: 10.1039/d3cc00364g.

Abstract

We report the synthesis of hydroxyl-radical (˙OH) responsive fluorescent probes that utilise the 3,5-dihydroxybenzyl (DHB) functionality. 4-Methylumbeliferone-DHB (Umb-DHB) and resorufin-DHB (Res-DHB) in the presence of ˙OH radicals resulted in significant increases in their respective fluorescent emission intensities at 460 nm and 585 nm. The incubation of Res-DHB in HeLa cells followed by therapeutic ultrasound (1 MHz) resulted in a significant increase in fluorescence emission intensity thus permitting the ability to monitor ultrasound-induced ˙OH production in live cells.

MeSH terms

  • Fluorescence
  • Fluorescent Dyes
  • HeLa Cells
  • Humans
  • Hydroxybenzoates*
  • Hydroxyl Radical*

Substances

  • Fluorescent Dyes
  • Hydroxybenzoates
  • Hydroxyl Radical
  • 4-Methylumbelliferone-3,5-dihydroxybenzyl