Abstract
The design, preparation and characterisation of a library of malachite green (MG) derivatives for two-photon RNA labelling is described. Some of these MG derivatives exhibit an increased affinity for an MG-aptamer, as well as improved two-photon sensitivity when compared to the classical malachite green chloride. The underlying mechanisms and potential benefits for in vivo RNA visualisation are discussed.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 1206-1213 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | ChemBioChem |
Volume | 13 |
Issue number | 8 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - May 2012 |
Keywords
- Aptamers
- Fluorescent probes
- Malachite green
- RNA visualization
- Two-photon absorption
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Biochemistry
- Molecular Medicine
- Molecular Biology
- Organic Chemistry