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BioTracker NIR-HO Live Cell Dye

ITEM#: 3042-SCT091

MFR#: SCT091

Mercury (Hg) is considered an extremely toxic heavy metal which is extremely harmful to human health. Researchers are investigating the role of Hg2+-induced oxidative stress, via peroxynitrite (ONOO−) level upregulation, in the pathogenic mechanism

Mercury (Hg) is considered an extremely toxic heavy metal which is extremely harmful to human health. Researchers are investigating the role of Hg2+-induced oxidative stress, via peroxynitrite (ONOO−) level upregulation, in the pathogenic mechanisms of mercury toxicity. BioTracker NIR-HO Live Cell Dye is a near-infrared (NIR) fluorescent probe for the detection and visualization of Hg2+-induced ONOO− generation in vitro and in vivo. This fluorescent probe was designed with a "dual-key-and-lock" strategy where emission can only be switched on in the presence of both Hg2+ and ONOO− (1). It provides an effective method for detecting and imaging Hg2+ and ONOO- in oxidative stress studies and in the development of detoxifying drugs. Spectral PropertiesExcitation: 550 nmEmission: 680 nmReference:1. Yang, Xiaopeng, et al. "Imaging Hg2+-induced oxidative stress by NIR molecular probe with "dual-key-and-lock" strategy." Analytical Chemistry 92.17 (2020): 12002-12009.