A simple salicylaldehyde-based fluorescent “turn-on” probe for selective detection of Zn2+in water solution and its application in live cell imaging
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Turn On
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A water-soluble fluorescent probe for Zn2+based on a Schiff base derivative was prepared. It displays a rapid response toward Zn2+with selectivity and sensitivity and has been successfully applied to imaging in living cells.