Detection of Aβ plaques in mouse brain by using a disaggregation-induced fluorescence-enhancing probe

Yeon Ok Lee, Jung Won Shin, C. Yi, Yun Hak Lee, Nak Won Sohn, Chulhun Kang, Jong Seung Kim

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    Abstract

    We herein report a fluorescence probe 1 capable of detecting water-soluble oligomeric Aβ aggregates and Aβ fibrils. Upon injection into Aβ42-challenged mouse brains, probe 1 shows increased fluorescence intensity, indicating its facile binding to extracellular Aβ fibrils in brain tissues.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)5741-5744
    Number of pages4
    JournalChemical Communications
    Volume50
    Issue number43
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2014 May 1

    ASJC Scopus subject areas

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

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