Montmorillonite-supramolecular hydrogel hybrid for fluorocolorimetric sensing of polyamines

J Am Chem Soc. 2011 Feb 16;133(6):1670-3. doi: 10.1021/ja109692z. Epub 2011 Jan 19.

Abstract

Fluorescent sensor materials for rapidly and conveniently detecting polyamines in biological fluids are highly desirable for cancer diagnosis. We herein describe the hybridization of a supramolecular hydrogel with a layered inorganic host adsorbing a fluorescent dye which produces a fluorocolorimetric sensor for spermine and spermidine, important biomarkers for cancers, in artificial urine.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Bentonite / chemistry*
  • Chemistry Techniques, Analytical / instrumentation*
  • Colorimetry
  • Fluorescent Dyes / chemistry*
  • Hydrogels / chemistry*
  • Polyamines / analysis*
  • Polyamines / chemistry

Substances

  • Fluorescent Dyes
  • Hydrogels
  • Polyamines
  • Bentonite