What is it about?
This paper discusses research on a fluorescence-based method to differentiate specific monosaccharides (simple sugars) by observing changes in fluorescence caused by the suppression of a reaction known as excited-state intermolecular proton transfer (ESPT).
Featured Image
Why is it important?
This research enables precise differentiation of similar sugars via fluorescence changes in ESPT reactions, vital for health diagnostics (e.g., glucose monitoring), bioimaging, and sensor development. It advances understanding of molecular interactions and has broad applications in biotechnology, medicine, and industry.
Perspectives
This research offers transformative perspectives in multiple areas: Healthcare innovation, Bioimaging advancements, and Sensor design.
Professor Yoshinobu Nishimura
nishimura@chem.tsukuba.ac.jp
Read the Original
This page is a summary of: Recognition of specific monosaccharides by fluorescence change through the suppression effect on excited-state intermolecular proton transfer reactions, Journal of Materials Chemistry B, January 2024, Royal Society of Chemistry,
DOI: 10.1039/d4tb01745e.
You can read the full text:
Contributors
The following have contributed to this page
