BioTracker NIR-HO Live Cell Dye

Mercury (Hg) is considered an extremely toxic heavy metal which is extremely harmful to human health. Researchers are investigating the role of Hg2+-induced oxidative stress, via peroxynitrite (ONOO−) level upregulation, in the pathogenic mechanisms of mercury toxicity. BioTracker NIR-HO Live Cell Dye is a near-infrared (NIR) fluorescent probe for the detection and visualization of Hg2+-induced ONOO− generation in vitro and in vivo. This fluorescent probe was designed with a “dual-key-and-lock” strategy where emission can only be switched on in the presence of both Hg2+ and ONOO− (1). It provides an effective method for detecting and imaging Hg2+ and ONOO- in oxidative stress studies and in the development of detoxifying drugs. Spectral PropertiesExcitation: 550 nmEmission: 680 nmReference:1. Yang, Xiaopeng, et al. "Imaging Hg2+-induced oxidative stress by NIR molecular probe with “dual-key-and-lock” strategy." Analytical Chemistry 92.17 (2020): 12002-12009.

Purity ≥ 98% confirmed by HPLC. Identification confirmed by HNMR, LC-MS, and elemental analysis.

Near-Infrared probe for imaging Hg2+-and ONOO− in mercury-induced oxidative stress studies.

Lyophilized. Yellow solid.

Store at -20°C, desiccate and protect from light.
Note: Centrifuge vial briefly to collect contents at bottom of vial before opening

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