A ratiometric fluorescent sensor for the mitochondrial copper pool

Clara Shen, Jacek L. Kolanowski, Carmen M.N. Tran, Amandeep Kaur, Mia C. Akerfeldt, Matthew S. Rahme, Trevor W. Hambley, Elizabeth J. New

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Abstract

Copper plays a key role in the modulation of cellular function, defence, and growth. Here we present InCCu1, a ratiometric fluorescent sensor for mitochondrial copper, which changes from red to blue emission in the presence of Cu(i). Employing this probe in microscopy and flow cytometry, we show that cisplatin-treated cells have an impaired ability to accumulate copper in the mitochondria.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)915-919
Number of pages5
JournalMetallomics
Volume8
Issue number9
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Sept 2016
Externally publishedYes

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