Prolonged bioluminescence imaging in living cells and mice using novel pro-substrates forRenillaluciferase
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Abstract
The prodrug or caged-luciferin strategy affords an excellent platform for persistent bioluminescence imaging. In the current work, we designed and synthesized ten novel pro-substrates for Renilla luciferase by introducing ester protecting groups of different sizes into the carbonyl group of the free luciferin 1. Taking advantage of intracellular esterases, lipases, and nucleophilic substances, the ester protecting groups were hydrolyzed, resulting in the release of a free luciferin and a bioluminescence signal turn-on. Among the tested pro-substrates, the butyryloxymethyl luciferin 7 exhibited low cytotoxicity and a prolonged luminescence signal both in cellulo and in vivo. Therefore, the butyryloxymethyl luciferin 7 can act as a promising substrate for noninvasive extended imaging in diagnostic and therapeutic fields.
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