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  • Biochemistry
  • Chemical Biology
  • Molecular Imaging

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  • Protein labeling is crucial for studying biological processes.
  • Existing methods often face limitations in speed, efficiency, or compatibility with complex systems.
  • Developing novel photosensitized strategies offers a promising avenue for advanced protein analysis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and optimize a photosensitized strategy for efficient protein labeling.
  • To investigate the mechanism underlying the photosensitized labeling process.
  • To demonstrate the applicability of the system in complex biological environments, including live cells.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized N-substituted pyridinium salts activated by a 2,4-diaryl-N-methyl quinolinium scaffold for photosensitization.
  • Performed structure-reactivity relationship studies to optimize sensitizer performance.
  • Employed photoinduced electron transfer (PET) mechanistic studies.
  • Applied chemical proteomics and live-cell imaging techniques.

Main Results:

  • Achieved rapid protein labeling within minutes at micromolar concentrations.
  • Identified a photoinduced electron transfer (PET) mechanism.
  • Demonstrated compatibility with individual biomolecules, complex proteomes, cell lysates, and live cells.
  • Successfully imaged photolabeled HeLa cells, showing labeling in multiple cellular compartments.
  • Chemical proteomics identified 319 proteins with high selectivity (93%) for Tryptophan residues at the lysate level.
  • Live cell labeling enriched 101 proteins, predominantly in the nucleus.

Conclusions:

  • The developed photosensitized strategy provides a rapid, efficient, and versatile tool for protein labeling.
  • The system exhibits excellent performance in complex biological matrices and live-cell applications.
  • This method enables deep proteome profiling and subcellular localization studies.