Luminescent molecules towards precise cellular event regulation

Chem Commun (Camb). 2020 Sep 11;56(70):10231-10234. doi: 10.1039/d0cc01923b. Epub 2020 Aug 4.

Abstract

A unique lanthanide complex which responds to near-infrared (NIR) stimulation was developed for remote regulation of cellular events. This molecule can be localized specifically on the cell surface. Upon NIR stimulation, strong emission of the complex can successfully modulate the activities of light-gated membrane channels and regulate the ion flux in vivo.