Luminescent rhenium(I) polypyridine complexes appended with an α-D-glucose moiety as novel biomolecular and cellular probes

Authors

Man Wai Ray Louie, Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education (Kwai Chung), Vocational Training CouncilFollow
Hua Wei Liu, City University of Hong Kong
Marco Ho Chuen Lam, City University of Hong Kong
Yun Wah Lam, City University of Hong Kong
Kenneth Kam Wing Lo, City University of Hong Kong

Document Type

Journal Article

Publication Date

2011

Keywords

Biological probes, Carbohydrates, Imaging agents, Luminescence, Rhenium

DOI

10.1002/chem.201101399

Abstract

Glowing sweets! Three luminescent rhenium(I) polypyridine complexes have been modified with an α-D-glucose moiety. Their biomolecular binding, bacterial staining, and cellular-uptake properties have been examined (see figure). Various experimental results have indicated that glucose transporters play a very important role in the cellular uptake of these glucose complexes.

Source Publication

Chemistry: A European Journal

Volume Number

17

Issue Number

30

ISSN

0947-6539

First Page

8304

Last Page

8308

Recommended Citation

Louie, M.,Liu, H.,Lam, M.,Lam, Y.,& Lo, K. (2011). Luminescent rhenium(I) polypyridine complexes appended with an α-D-glucose moiety as novel biomolecular and cellular probes. Chemistry: A European Journal, 17 (30), 8304-8308. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/chem.201101399