Abstract
Although Zn(2+) ions are involved in large numbers of physiopathological processes, non-invasive detection of Zn(2+) ions in opaque biological samples remains a huge challenge. Here, we developed a novel zinc-responsive hyperpolarized (HP) (129)Xe-based NMR molecular sensor. This HP (129)Xe-based NMR molecular sensor was synthesized by attaching 2-(diphenylphosphino) benzenamine as ligand for zinc ions to the xenon-binding supramolecular cage, cryptophane. The (129)Xe NMR spectroscopy of such molecular sensor was shifted up to 6.4 ppm in the presence of Zn(2+) ions, which was nearly four times larger than that of the reported similar sensor. The application of the sensor would benefit low concentration detection by using indirect NMR/MRI method. The response exhibited high sensitivity and selectivity as discriminated from other six potentially competing metal ions. The application of this sensor in the analysis of zinc ions in the rat serum samples was also evaluated. The strategy is generally applicable in developing sensitive and selective sensors for quantitative determination of zinc ions.
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