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A Bright NIR-II Fluorescence Probe for Vascular and Tumor Imaging
Published on: March 17, 2023
The latest developments of near-infrared fluorescent probes from NIR-I to NIR-II for bioimaging
Yuzuka Kuronuma1, Ryuji Watanabe1, Yuki Hiruta2
1Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Technology, Keio University, 3-14-1 Hiyoshi, Kohoku-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa, 223-8522, Japan.
Abstract:
Near-infrared I (NIR-I: 650-950 nm) fluorescence imaging is a powerful tool for deep-tissue biological imaging, addressing the limitations of photon penetration depth in the visible-light region. Over the past decade, NIR imaging has extended to the near-infrared II (NIR-II: 1000-1700 nm) region, offering high-resolution and low background imaging by suppressing light scattering, and autofluorescence of tissues. Near-infrared fluorescent probes from NIR-I to NIR-II, with diverse functionalities, are increasingly utilized across biological fields to meet various detection needs and to explore physiological events in real time and spatial dimensions. This review discusses recent advancements in small-molecule NIR fluorescent dyes and probes, particularly those based on cyanine and rhodamine scaffolds, highlighting examples of their applications in bioimaging.
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