A ratiometric fluorescent molecular probe for visualization of mitochondrial temperature in living cells

Mitsumasa Homma, Yoshiaki Takei, Atsushi Murata, Takafumi Inoue, Shinji Takeoka*

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Abstract

Mitochondrial thermodynamics is the key to understand cellular activities related to homeostasis and energy balance. Here, we report the first ratiometric fluorescent molecular probe (Mito-RTP) that is selectively localized in the mitochondria and visualize the temperature. We confirmed that Mito-RTP could work as a ratiometric thermometer in a cuvette and living cells.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)6194-6197
Number of pages4
JournalChemical Communications
Volume51
Issue number28
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2015 Apr 11

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Catalysis
  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Ceramics and Composites
  • Chemistry(all)
  • Surfaces, Coatings and Films
  • Metals and Alloys
  • Materials Chemistry

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