Potassium ion fluorescent sensing in chemically stimulated mammalian cells using a GINKO2-encapsulated sensor fibremat

Chem Commun (Camb). 2026 Mar 12;62(20):5651-5654. doi: 10.1039/d5cc05871f.

Abstract

The nanofibre interior of electrospun fibremats provides an effective platform for immobilising sensor proteins for biomolecule detection. We developed fibremats with GINKO2-a fluorescent K+ sensor-encapsulated in nanofibres. This method enabled reversible K+ detection even with protease and real-time monitoring of changes in the K+ concentration secreted by chemically stimulated mammalian cells.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Biosensing Techniques*
  • Fluorescent Dyes* / chemistry
  • Humans
  • Nanofibers* / chemistry
  • Potassium* / analysis

Substances

  • Potassium
  • Fluorescent Dyes