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Dik-Lung Ma¹, Daniel Shiu-Hin Chan, Hui Yang

¹Department of Chemistry, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong.

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Researchers are developing luminescent probes to detect G-quadruplexes, which have potential in therapeutics and diagnostics. This review covers advances in these G-quadruplex probes for sensing and imaging applications.

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Area of Science:

Biochemistry
Molecular Biology
Chemical Biology

Background:

G-quadruplexes are unique nucleic acid structures with significant potential in molecular therapeutics, diagnostics, and sensing.
The selective detection of G-quadruplexes is crucial for their application development.
Small molecules targeting G-quadruplexes have garnered substantial research interest.

Purpose of the Study:

To review recent advancements in the development of luminescent G-quadruplex probes.
To highlight the potential applications of these probes in sensing and imaging.

Main Methods:

Literature review of G-quadruplex probe development.
Analysis of representative luminescent probes for G-quadruplex detection.
Discussion of probe performance in sensing and imaging contexts.

Main Results:

Several classes of luminescent G-quadruplex probes have been developed with improved selectivity and sensitivity.
These probes demonstrate promising performance in various sensing assays.
Applications in cellular imaging and diagnostics are emerging.

Conclusions:

Luminescent G-quadruplex probes represent a rapidly advancing field with significant potential.
Continued development is expected to enhance their utility in biological and medical applications.
These probes are valuable tools for studying G-quadruplex structures and functions.