Dispersion-Assisted Tunable Fluorescence from Carbon Dots

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qian He ◽  
Junkai Ren ◽  
Yaodong Liu
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Dots ◽  
Fluorescence Emission ◽  
Single Type ◽  
Visible Range ◽  
Double Stranded Dna ◽  
Comprehensive Comparison ◽  
Novel Strategy ◽  
Induced Aggregation ◽  
First Time ◽  
Internal Absorption

Abstract In this study, carbon dots (CDs) synthesized by hydrothermal method with amino-rich surface exhibit tunable fluorescence across entire visible range by simply controlling the concentration. A comprehensive comparison has been performed for the first time between concentration-induced aggregation of the single-type CDs and electrostatic-induced agglomeration of opposite-charged CDs in terms of their fluorescence properties. Experimental results show that both the aggregation of CDs and internal absorption filtration are possible causes of the concentration-dependent fluorescence emission. Subsequently, the inter distance of adjacent CDs in their aggregates was enlarged by forming rigid double-stranded DNA (dsDNA) between adjacent CDs through base pairing. It is clear that the contact of CDs induces the changes of fluorescence emission and light absorption. Through a better understanding of the mechanisms behind concentration-induced multicolor emission, this work can provide a novel strategy to develop the advanced applications of CDs.

scholarly journals Sawmill waste derived carbon dots as a fluorescent probe for synthetic dyes in soft drinks

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Datta B. Gunjal ◽  
Laxman S. Walekar ◽  
Samadhan P. Pawar ◽  
Prashant V. Anbhule ◽  
Mukund G. Mali ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fluorescent Probe ◽  
Carbon Dots ◽  
Soft Drink ◽  
Soft Drinks ◽  
Synthetic Dyes ◽  
Allura Red ◽  
Accuracy And Precision ◽  
Ponceau 4R ◽  
Novel Strategy ◽  
First Time

AbstractHerein, for the first time the carbon dots (CDs) were synthesized by reflux method from sawmill waste material. We also represent a novel strategy based on fluorescent CDs for determination of ponceau 4R and allura red dyes in soft drinks. Interestingly, both the dyes were sensitive and showed effective fluorescence quenching of the CDs owing to the interaction between them. The analytical applicability of CDs were evaluated for detection of both the dyes with a good linear relationship between the concentration range of 0.0 to 3.0 µg mL−1 and having detection limit 0.45 and 0.47 µg mL−1 for allura red and ponceau 4R dyes respectively. Meanwhile, the potential application of this novel fluorescent probe for dyes determination in real samples was validated in different soft drink samples with good accuracy and precision. Thus, these findings provides new insights for the potential risk assessment of both the dyes. Moreover, CDs acted as an excellent fluorescent material in cellular imaging owing to their cellular uptake and localization.

Carbon dots derived from Fusobacterium nucleatum for intracellular determination of Fe3+ and bioimaging both in vitro and in vivo

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lijuan Liu ◽  
Shengting Zhang ◽  
Xiaodan Zheng ◽  
Hongmei Li ◽  
Qi Chen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Dots ◽  
Fusobacterium Nucleatum ◽  
Living Cells ◽  
First Time ◽  
Fluorescent Carbon Dots ◽  
Fluorescent Carbon

Fusobacterium nucleatum has been employed for the first time to synthesize fluorescent carbon dots which could be applied for the determination of Fe3+ ions in living cells and bioimaging in vitro and in vivo with excellent biocompatibility.

Antiapoptotic function of Bcl-2 in mast cells is dependent on its association with heat shock protein 90β

Blood ◽  
2006 ◽  
Vol 107 (4) ◽  
pp. 1413-1420 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cellina Cohen-Saidon ◽  
Irit Carmi ◽  
Avishai Keren ◽  
Ehud Razin
Keyword(s):  
Mast Cell ◽  
Rna Interference ◽  
Mast Cells ◽  
Heat Shock ◽  
Heat Shock Protein ◽  
Caspase 3 ◽  
Caspase 7 ◽  
Antiapoptotic Activity ◽  
Novel Strategy ◽  
First Time

In the present study, we demonstrated that the antiapoptotic function of Bcl-2 in mast cells is significantly dependent on its association with the heat shock protein 90β (Hsp90β). Dissociation of these 2 proteins inhibits the antiapoptotic activity of Bcl-2 by initiating the release of cytochrome c from mitochondria into cytosol and increasing the activity of caspase 3 and caspase 7, resulting in mast-cell apoptosis. The antiapoptotic activity of Bcl-2 was greatly affected by knocking-out specifically Hsp90β using the RNA interference approach. Thus, for the first time, it has been shown that Hsp90β might modulate the antiapoptotic activity of Bcl-2 at least in mast cells. These findings could have implications for a novel strategy of regulating apoptosis in patients with mastocytosis and other mast cell–associated diseases.

scholarly journals Aldo-Keto Reductase 1C3 Mediates Chemotherapy Resistance in Esophageal Adenocarcinoma via ROS Detoxification

Cancers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (10) ◽  
pp. 2403
Author(s):  
Chenghui Zhou ◽  
Zhefang Wang ◽  
Jiahui Li ◽  
Xiaolin Wu ◽  
Ningbo Fan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Esophageal Adenocarcinoma ◽  
Mrna Level ◽  
Chemotherapy Resistance ◽  
Poor Overall Survival ◽  
Akt Phosphorylation ◽  
Tumor Tissues ◽  
Novel Strategy ◽  
Induced Apoptosis ◽  
First Time ◽  
Eac Cells

Esophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC) is one of the most lethal malignancies, and limits promising treatments. AKR1C3 represents a therapeutic target to combat the resistance in many cancers. However, the molecular mechanism of AKR1C3 in the chemotherapy resistance of EAC is still unclear. We found that the mRNA level of AKR1C3 was higher in EAC tumor tissues, and that high AKR1C3 expression might be associated with poor overall survival of EAC patients. AKR1C3 overexpression decreased cell death induced by chemotherapeutics, while knockdown of AKR1C3 attenuated the effect. Furthermore, we found AKR1C3 was inversely correlated with ROS production. Antioxidant NAC rescued chemotherapy-induced apoptosis in AKR1C3 knockdown cells, while the GSH biosynthesis inhibitor BSO reversed a protective effect of AKR1C3 against chemotherapy. AKT phosphorylation was regulated by AKR1C3 and might be responsible for eliminating over-produced ROS in EAC cells. Intracellular GSH levels were modulated by AKR1C3 and the inhibition of AKT could reduce GSH level in EAC cells. Here, we reported for the first time that AKR1C3 renders chemotherapy resistance through controlling ROS levels via AKT signaling in EAC cells. Targeting AKR1C3 may represent a novel strategy to sensitize EAC cells to conventional chemotherapy.

Thiazole Orange-Modified Carbon Dots for Ratiometric Fluorescence Detection of G-Quadruplex and Double-Stranded DNA

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (30) ◽  
pp. 25166-25173 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ming Jin ◽  
Xiangjun Liu ◽  
Xin Zhang ◽  
Linlin Wang ◽  
Tao Bing ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fluorescence Detection ◽  
Carbon Dots ◽  
Thiazole Orange ◽  
Ratiometric Fluorescence ◽  
Double Stranded Dna ◽  
G Quadruplex

Green and Simple Synthesis of Photoluminescence-Tunable Carbon Dots for Sensing and Cell Imaging Applications

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (12) ◽  
pp. 6101-6110
Author(s):  
Dong Sun ◽  
Shu-Jun Li ◽  
Chun-Feng Wang ◽  
Tian-Tian Liu ◽  
Guang-Yue Bai ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Boric Acid ◽  
Carbon Dots ◽  
Luminescence Property ◽  
Cell Imaging ◽  
Fluorescence Emission ◽  
Fluorescent Imaging ◽  
Simple Synthesis ◽  
Low Toxicity ◽  
Doped Carbon Dots ◽  
Co Doped

Innovative nitrogen and boron co-doped carbon dots are hydrothermally produced using fructose, urea, and boric acid as precursors. The synthesized carbon dots possess a uniform morphology, and exhibit excellent fluorescence stability, tunable luminescence property, strong resistance to photobleaching, low-toxicity, and excellent biocompatibility. It is also found more dopant urea is conducive to the formation of the carbon dots with more B–N bonds, and shorter wavelength of fluorescence emission. Meanwhile, the synthesized carbon dots are well utilized as a photoluminescent probe for facile Hg2+ determination and fluorescent imaging reagent in cells.

scholarly journals Acylation derivatization based LC-MS analysis of 25-hydroxyvitamin D from finger-prick blood

2019 ◽  
Vol 60 (5) ◽  
pp. 1058-1064 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juan Le ◽  
Teng-Fei Yuan ◽  
Jia-Qing Geng ◽  
Shao-Ting Wang ◽  
Yan Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin D ◽  
Vitamin D Supplementation ◽  
Diels Alder ◽  
Clinical Value ◽  
Hydroxyvitamin D ◽  
Optimal Outcomes ◽  
Finger Prick ◽  
25 Hydroxyvitamin D ◽  
Novel Strategy ◽  
First Time

Vitamin D metabolite analysis possessed significant clinical value for the pediatric department. However, invasive venipuncture sampling and high blood consumption inflicted much suffering on patients. For alleviation, we carried out a LC-MS method for 25-hydroxyvitamin D quantification in only 3 μl of plasma from the considerably less invasive finger-prick blood samples. To improve sensitivity, acylation on C3-hydroxyl (by isonicotinoyl chloride) rather than Diels-Alder adduction on s-cis-diene structure was for the very first time introduced into vitamin D metabolite derivatization. Compared with the existing derivatization approaches, this novel strategy not only prevented isomer interference, but also exhibited higher reacting throughput. For certification, the methodology was systematically validated and showed satisfying consistency with SRM927a. During clinical application, we found a convincing correlation between 25-hydroxyvitamin D and indirect/total bilirubin in jaundiced newborns. Such an observation indicated that vitamin D supplementation may help to achieve optimal outcomes in neonatal jaundice.

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