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Small heteroaryl-diyne (Het-DY) tags with distinct vibrational frequencies, and physiologically relevant cLog P were designed for multiplexed bioorthogonal Raman imaging. Pd-Cu catalyzed coupling, combined with the use of Lei ligand, was shown to improve overall yields of the desired heterocoupled Het-Dy tags, minimizing the production of homocoupled side-products. Spectral data were in agreement with the trends predicted by DFT calculations and systematic introduction of electron-rich/poor rings stretched the frequency limit of aryl-capped diynes (2209-2243 cm-1). The improved Log P of these Het-Dy tags was evident from their diffuse distribution in cellular uptake studies and functionalizing tags with organelle markers allowed the acquisition of location-specific biological images. LC-MS- and NMR-based assays showed that some heteroaryl-capped internal alkynes are potential nucleophile traps with structure-dependent reactivity. These biocompatible Het-Dy tags, equipped with covalent reactivity, open up new avenues for Raman bioorthogonal imaging
Original language | English |
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Journal | Chemistry – A European Journal |
Early online date | 4 Apr 2023 |
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Publication status | E-pub ahead of print - 4 Apr 2023 |
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New Bioorthogonal Raman Tags As Tools For Preclinical Oncology Drug Development
1/06/19 → 31/10/22
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Advanced Imaging Resource
Ann Wheeler (Manager), Laura Murphy (Other), Martin Lee (Other), Helen Caldwell (Other), Matthew Pearson (Other) & James Iremonger (Other)
Deanery of Molecular, Genetic and Population Health SciencesFacility/equipment: Facility