Reversible three-state switching of multicolor fluorescence emission by multiple stimuli modulated FRET processes within thermoresponsive polymeric micelles

Changhua Li, Yanxi Zhang, Jinming Hu, Jianjun Cheng, Shiyong Liu

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Abstract

Micellar traffic lights: The title FRET system (FRET=fluorescence resonance energy transfer) consists of one type of donor dye and two types of acceptor dyes. On/off fluorescence switching of the latter two dyes can be controlled by pH changes and light, respectively. This novel type of multicolor luminescent polymeric assembly can act as a ratiometric probe for pH and temperature with tunable sensitivity. (Figure Presented).
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)5120 - 5124
Number of pages5
JournalAngewandte Chemie - International Edition
Volume49
Issue number30
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2010
Externally publishedYes

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