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Peroxynitrite(ONOO-)is a highly reactive nitrogen species that plays pivotal roles in cell signal transduction and physiological or pathological progresses.However,commonly used ONOO-optical imaging probes are still hampered by high background/autofluorescence(fluorescence probe),short emission wavelength,or poor selectivity in the case of chemiluminescence.Herein,we report a facile method to prepare an activatable chemiluminescence probe(PPA-PEG)with good biocompatibility and functionality for in vivo autofluorescence-free imaging of ONOO-.The PPA-PEG consists of pyropheophorbide-a(PPA),a typical deep red photosensitizer that acts as both the recognition and signaling element,and 4-arm poly(ethylene glycol)(4-arm PEG),which improves the biosafety and water solubility of probe.These components can self-assemble into nanoparticles(namely PPA-PEG nanoprobe)in aqueous solution.The PPA-PEG nanoprobe showed an ultra-low chemiluminescence signal before interacting with ONOO-,but exhibited good selectivity,high sensitivity and a fast response toward ONOO-.The PPA-PEG was successfully applied to image cellular ONOO-changes,as well as the endogenous ONOO-changes in inflammation models and subcutaneous or orthotopic hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC)tumors models in living mice.In vitro and in vivo studies verified the good detection and imaging capabilities of PPA-PEG for peroxynitrite,demonstrating suitable tissue penetration and a high signal-to-background ratio(SBR).Thus,our nanoprobe can serve as a valuable activatable chemilu-minescence imaging tool for studying important peroxynitrite-related chemical and biological applications.
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中国科学:化学(英文版)
ISSN: 1674-7291
Year: 2025
Issue: 5
Volume: 68
Page: 2125-2137
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