Near-Infrared-II Cyanine/Polymethine Dyes, Current State and Perspective

The development of near-infrared-II (NIR-II) fluorescence imaging has implemented real-time detection of biological cells, tissues and body, monitoring the disease processes and even enabling the direct conduct of surgical procedures. NIR-II fluorescence imaging provides better imaging contrast and...

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Published in:Frontiers in chemistry 2021-07, Vol.9, p.718709-718709
Main Authors: Du, Yijing, Liu, Xiangping, Zhu, Shoujun
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Chemistry
cyanine/polymethine dyes
molecular imaging
multiplexed channels
near-infrared-II
pharmacokinetics
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Summary:The development of near-infrared-II (NIR-II) fluorescence imaging has implemented real-time detection of biological cells, tissues and body, monitoring the disease processes and even enabling the direct conduct of surgical procedures. NIR-II fluorescence imaging provides better imaging contrast and penetration depth, benefiting from the reducing photon scattering, light absorption and autofluorescence. The majority of current NIR-II fluorophores suffer from uncontrollable emission wavelength and low quantum yields issues, impeding the clinical translation of NIR-II bioimaging. By lengthening the polymethine chain, tailoring heterocyclic modification and conjugating electron-donating groups, cyanine dyes have been proved to be ideal NIR-II fluorophores with both tunable emission and brightness. However, a simpler and faster method for synthesizing NIR-II dyes with longer wavelengths and better stability still needs to be explored. This minireview will outline the recent progress of cyanine dyes with NIR-II emission, particularly emphasizing their pharmacokinetic enhancement and potential clinical translation.
ISSN:2296-2646
2296-2646
DOI:10.3389/fchem.2021.718709