An endoplasmic reticulum targeting green fluorescent protein chromophore-based probe for the detection of viscosity

Xiaoqin Wei, Yiming Zhu, Xiang Yu, Lei Cai, Nanan Ruan, Luling Wu, Nengqin Jia, Tony D. James, Chusen Huang

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Abstract

The occurrence of endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress is the main cause of a variety of biological processes that are closely related to numerous diseases. The homeostasis of the ER microenvironment can be disrupted under ER stress. In this research, by linking a pentafluorophenyl to the green fluorescent protein chromophore, we have developed a new ER-targeting fluorescent probe (GE-Y) for measuring changes of intracellular ER viscosity caused by ER stress. Importantly, an increase in ER viscosity was observed using GE-Y in cells undergoing autophagy. As such, our research provides an ideal tool for studying ER stress and autophagy.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)10727-10730
JournalChemical Communications
Volume58
Issue number76
Early online date9 Aug 2022
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 28 Sept 2022

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Catalysis
  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Ceramics and Composites
  • General Chemistry
  • Surfaces, Coatings and Films
  • Metals and Alloys
  • Materials Chemistry

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