A ratiometric fluorescent molecular probe for visualization of mitochondrial temperature in living cells

Chem Commun (Camb). 2015 Apr 11;51(28):6194-7. doi: 10.1039/c4cc10349a.

Abstract

Mitochondrial thermodynamics is the key to understand cellular activities related to homeostasis and energy balance. Here, we report the first ratiometric fluorescent molecular probe (Mito-RTP) that is selectively localized in the mitochondria and visualize the temperature. We confirmed that Mito-RTP could work as a ratiometric thermometer in a cuvette and living cells.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Fluorescent Dyes / chemistry*
  • HeLa Cells
  • Humans
  • Mitochondria / chemistry*
  • Molecular Structure
  • Temperature*

Substances

  • Fluorescent Dyes