Based on theoretical calculations designed a novel dual-channel chemo-sensor for Mg2+ and Zn2+ detection and bioimaging applications

K Zhang, L Peng, X Tian, S Guang, H Xu - Microchemical Journal, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract Mg 2+ and Zn 2+ are essential metal ions for organism growth and development
since they participate in various physiological metabolic processes and keep the body …

Enhanced red up-conversion of β-NaYF4: Er3+, Tm3+ microcrystals for bio-imaging applications

W Li, L Hu, W Chen, S Sun, M Guzik… - Journal of Alloys and …, 2022 - Elsevier
Pure red fluorescence generated by near infrared (NIR) excitation is desired for bio-imaging
with high biological penetration, but without cell damage or multi-photon photo-toxicity. In …

Functional characterization of native Piezo1 as calcium and magnesium influx pathway in human myeloid leukemia cells

VY Vasileva, DV Lysikova… - Journal of Cellular …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract Piezo1 is a Ca2+‐permeable mechanically activated ion channel that is involved in
various physiological processes and cellular responses to mechanical stimuli. The study of …

Intracellular Mg2+ concentrations are differentially regulated in the sperm head and mid‐piece in acrosome reaction inducing conditions

C Sánchez‐Cárdenas… - The FASEB …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
The sperm ability to fertilize involves the regulation of ATP levels. Because inside cells, ATP
is complexed with Mg2+ ions, changes in ATP levels result in changes in intracellular Mg2+ …

Spiropyran‐Appended Cucurbit [6] uril Enabling Direct Generation of 2D Materials inside Living Cells

D Hou, L Pu, S Zhou, R Wang, Y Xu, W Zhang, Z Wang… - Small, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
The unique structural advantage and physicochemical properties render some 2D materials
emerging platforms for intracellular bioimaging, biosensing, or disease theranostics. Despite …

Preparation and Functional Identification of a Novel Conotoxin QcMNCL-XIII0.1 from Conus quercinus

H Zhang, A Liang, X Pan - Toxins, 2022 - mdpi.com
Conotoxins are tools used by marine Conus snails to hunt and are a significant repository for
marine drug research. Conotoxins highly selectively coordinate different subtypes of various …