De Novo-Designed Near-Infrared Nanoaggregates for Super-Resolution Monitoring of Lysosomes in Cells, in Whole Organoids, and in Vivo
- Hongbao FangHongbao FangState Key Laboratory of Coordination Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210023, P. R. ChinaDepartment of Cancer Biology, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio 45267, United StatesMore by Hongbao Fang
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- Shankun YaoShankun YaoState Key Laboratory of Coordination Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210023, P. R. ChinaMore by Shankun Yao
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- Qixin ChenQixin ChenDepartment of Cancer Biology, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio 45267, United StatesMore by Qixin Chen
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- Chunyan LiuChunyan LiuDivision of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio 45229, United StatesMore by Chunyan Liu
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- Yuqi CaiYuqi CaiDivision of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio 45229, United StatesMore by Yuqi Cai
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- Shanshan GengShanshan GengState Key Laboratory of Coordination Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210023, P. R. ChinaMore by Shanshan Geng
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- Yang BaiYang BaiState Key Laboratory of Coordination Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210023, P. R. ChinaMore by Yang Bai
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- Zhiqi TianZhiqi TianDepartment of Cancer Biology, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio 45267, United StatesMore by Zhiqi Tian
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- Amanda L. ZachariasAmanda L. ZachariasDivision of Developmental Biology, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio 45229, United StatesDepartment of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio 45267, United StatesMore by Amanda L. Zacharias
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- Takanori TakebeTakanori TakebeDivision of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Center for Stem Cell and Organoid Medicine (CuSTOM), Division of Developmental Biology and Division of Endocrinology, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio 45229, United StatesInstitute of Research, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, 1-5-45 Yushima, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8510, JapanMore by Takanori Takebe
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- Yuncong Chen*Yuncong Chen*(Y.C.) E-mail: [email protected]State Key Laboratory of Coordination Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210023, P. R. ChinaMore by Yuncong Chen
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- Zijian GuoZijian GuoState Key Laboratory of Coordination Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210023, P. R. ChinaMore by Zijian Guo
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- Weijiang He*Weijiang He*(W.H.) E-mail: [email protected]State Key Laboratory of Coordination Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210023, P. R. ChinaMore by Weijiang He
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- Jiajie Diao*Jiajie Diao*(J.D.) E-mail: [email protected]Department of Cancer Biology, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio 45267, United StatesMore by Jiajie Diao
Abstract

As the cleaners of cells, lysosomes play an important role in circulating organic matter within cells, recovering damaged organelles, and removing waste via endocytosis. Because lysosome dysfunction is associated with various diseases—lysosomal storage diseases, inherited diseases, rheumatoid arthritis, and even shock—it is vital to monitor the movement of lysosomes in cells and in vivo. To that purpose, a method of optical imaging, super-resolution imaging technology (e.g., SIM and STORM), can overcome the limitations of traditional optical imaging and afford a range of possibilities for fluorescence imaging. However, the short wavelength excitation and easy photobleaching of super-resolution fluorescence probes somewhat problematize super-resolution imaging. As described herein, we designed a low-toxicity, photostable, near-infrared small molecule fluorescence probe HD-Br for use in the super-resolution imaging of lysosomes. The interaction of lysosomes and mitochondria was dynamically traced while using the probe’s properties to label the lysosomes. Because the probe has the optimal near-infrared excitation and emission wavelengths, liver organoid 3D imaging and Caenorhabditis elegans imaging were also performed. Altogether, our findings indicate valuable approaches and techniques for super-resolution 3D and in vivo imaging.
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