Analytical Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
96(18), P. 7231 - 7239
Published: April 24, 2024
Electrochemiluminescence
(ECL)
imaging,
a
rapidly
evolving
technology,
has
attracted
significant
attention
in
the
field
of
cellular
imaging.
However,
its
primary
limitation
lies
inability
to
analyze
motion
behaviors
individual
particles
live
environments.
In
this
study,
we
leveraged
exceptional
ECL
properties
quantum
dots
(QDs)
and
excellent
electrochemical
carbon
(CDs)
develop
high-brightness
nanoprobe
(CDs-QDs)
for
real-time
imaging
between
living
cells.
This
signal-to-noise
ratio
capabilities
single-particle
tracking
(SPT)
biomolecules.
Our
finding
elucidated
enhanced
mechanism
CDs-QDs
presence
reactive
oxygen
species
through
photoluminescence,
electrochemistry,
techniques.
We
further
tracked
movement
single
on
membrane
nanotubes
cells
confirmed
that
ECL-based
SPT
technique
using
CD-QD
nanoparticles
is
an
effective
approach
monitoring
transport
biomolecules
opens
promising
avenue
advancement
detection
dynamic
quantitative
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
60(21), P. 11769 - 11773
Published: March 12, 2021
Abstract
Cell
junctions
are
protein
structures
located
at
specific
cell
membrane
domains
that
determine
key
processes
in
multicellular
development.
Here
we
report
spatially
selective
imaging
of
by
electrochemiluminescence
(ECL)
microscopy.
By
regulating
the
concentrations
luminophore
and/or
co‐reactant,
thickness
ECL
layer
can
be
controlled
to
match
with
spatial
location
different
junctions.
At
a
low
concentration
luminophore,
generation
is
confined
electrode
surface,
thus
revealing
only
cell–matrix
adhesions
bottom
cells.
While
high
remarkably
extended
decreasing
co‐reactant
concentration,
allowing
sequential
and
cell–cell
near
apical
surface
cells,
respectively.
This
strategy
not
provides
new
insights
into
mechanisms
but
also
promises
wide
applications
microscopy
bioimaging.
Chemical Science,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
12(16), P. 5720 - 5736
Published: Jan. 1, 2021
Electrogenerated
chemiluminescence,
also
known
as
electrochemiluminescence
(ECL),
is
an
electrochemically
induced
production
of
light
by
excited
luminophores
generated
during
redox
reactions.
It
can
be
used
to
sense
the
charge
transfer
and
related
processes
at
electrodes
via
a
simple
visual
readout;
hence,
ECL
outstanding
tool
in
analytical
sensing.
The
traditional
approach
measures
averaged
electrochemical
quantities
large
ensemble
individual
entities,
including
molecules,
microstructures
ions.
However,
real
system
usually
heterogeneous,
study
single
entities
holds
great
potential
elucidating
new
truths
nature
which
are
out
assays
or
hidden
complex
systems.
We
would
like
review
development
intensity
imaging
based
entity
detection
place
emphasis
on
small
micro/nanoparticles
cells.
current
challenges
for
perspectives
discussed.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
61(16)
Published: Feb. 15, 2022
Abstract
We
report
a
photodynamic
therapy
driven
by
electrochemiluminescence
(ECL).
The
luminescence
generated
Ru(bpy)
3
2+
and
co‐reactant
tripropylamine
(TPA)
pair
acts
as
both
optical
readout
for
ECL
imaging,
light
source
the
excitation
of
photosensitizer
to
produce
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
in
(PDT)
system.
ECL‐driven
PDT
(ECL‐PDT)
relies
on
effective
energy
transfer
from
emission
chlorin
e6
(Ce6),
which
sensitizes
surrounding
O
2
into
ROS.
dynamic
process
gradual
morphological
changes,
variation
cell‐matrix
adhesions,
well
increase
cell
membrane
permeability
ECL‐PDT
were
monitored
under
microscopy
(ECLM)
with
good
spatiotemporal
resolution.
Combining
real‐time
imaging
ECL‐PDT,
this
new
strategy
provides
not
only
insights
cellular
processes,
but
also
promising
potential
clinical
applications.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
62(16)
Published: Feb. 22, 2023
Here
we
report
on
a
label-free
electrochemiluminescence
(ECL)
microscopy
using
exceptionally
low
concentrations
of
the
[Ru(bpy)3
]2+
luminophore.
This
work
addresses
central
point
minimal
concentration
ECL
luminophore
required
to
image
single
entities.
We
demonstrate
possibility
record
images
cells
and
mitochondria
at
down
nM
pM.
is
7
orders
magnitude
lower
than
classically-used
corresponds
few
hundreds
luminophores
diffusing
around
biological
Yet,
it
produces
remarkably
sharp
negative
optical
contrast
images,
as
demonstrated
by
structural
similarity
index
metric
analyses
supported
predictions
covering
time.
Finally,
show
that
reported
approach
simple,
fast,
highly
sensitive
method,
which
opens
new
avenues
for
ultrasensitive
imaging
reactivity
molecule
level.
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
18(22), P. 14085 - 14122
Published: May 22, 2024
Infectious
diseases
pose
a
serious
threat
and
substantial
economic
burden
on
global
human
public
health
security,
especially
with
the
frequent
emergence
of
multidrug-resistant
(MDR)
bacteria
in
clinical
settings.
In
response
to
this
urgent
need,
various
photobased
anti-infectious
therapies
have
been
reported
lately.
This
Review
explores
discusses
several
photochemical
targeted
antibacterial
therapeutic
strategies
for
addressing
bacterial
infections
regardless
their
antibiotic
susceptibility.
contrast
conventional
therapies,
these
approaches
facilitate
precise
targeting
pathogenic
and/or
infectious
microenvironments,
effectively
minimizing
toxicity
mammalian
cells
surrounding
healthy
tissues.
The
highlighted
include
photodynamic
therapy,
photocatalytic
photothermal
endogenous
pigments-based
photobleaching
polyphenols-based
photo-oxidation
therapy.
comprehensive
exploration
aims
offer
updated
information
development
effective,
convenient,
safe,
alternative
counter
growing
MDR
future.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
63(29)
Published: May 14, 2024
Electrochemiluminescence
(ECL)
is
rapidly
evolving
from
an
analytical
method
into
optical
microscopy.
The
orthogonality
of
the
electrochemical
trigger
and
readout
distinguishes
it
classic
microscopy
techniques,
owing
to
its
near-zero
background,
remarkable
sensitivity,
absence
photobleaching
phototoxicity.
In
this
minireview,
we
summarize
recent
advances
in
ECL
imaging
technology,
emphasizing
original
configurations
which
enable
biological
entities
improvement
properties
by
increasing
complexity
multiplexing
bioassays.
Additionally,
mapping
(electro)chemical
reactivity
space
provides
valuable
information
on
nanomaterials
facilitates
deciphering
mechanisms
for
improving
their
performances
diagnostics
(electro)catalysis.
Finally,
highlight
achievements
at
ultimate
limits
single
molecules,
photons
or
chemical
reactions,
current
challenges
translate
other
fields
such
as
material
science,
catalysis
biology.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
60(34), P. 18742 - 18749
Published: June 11, 2021
Mitochondria
are
the
subcellular
bioenergetic
organelles.
The
analysis
of
their
morphology
and
topology
is
essential
to
provide
useful
information
on
activity
metabolism.
Herein,
we
report
a
label-free
shadow
electrochemiluminescence
(ECL)
microscopy
based
spatial
confinement
ECL-emitting
reactive
layer
image
single
living
mitochondria
deposited
electrode
surface.
ECL
mechanism
freely-diffusing
[Ru(bpy)3
]2+
dye
with
sacrificial
tri-n-propylamine
coreactant
restrains
light-emitting
region
micrometric
thickness
allowing
visualize
individual
remarkable
sharp
negative
optical
contrast.
imaging
approach
named
"shadow
ECL"
(SECL)
reflects
imprint
local
diffusional
hindrance
reagents
by
each
mitochondrion.
statistical
colocalization
spots
functional
revealed
classical
fluorescent
biomarkers,
MitoTracker
Deep
Red
endogenous
intramitochondrial
NADH,
validates
reported
methodology.
versatility
extreme
sensitivity
further
demonstrated
visualizing
mitochondria,
which
remain
hardly
detectable
usual
biomarkers.
Finally,
alleviating
problems
photobleaching
phototoxicity
associated
conventional
methods,
SECL
should
find
promising
applications
in
structures.
eScience,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
2(6), P. 591 - 605
Published: Nov. 1, 2022
Electrochemiluminescence
(ECL)
has
been
widely
applied
in
imaging
owing
to
features
that
distinguish
it
from
other
microscopic
techniques
and
electrochemical
methods,
including
its
high
signal-to-noise
ratio,
remarkable
sensitivity,
wide
linear
range,
spatiotemporal
resolution,
near-zero
background
light.
Imaging
technology
based
on
ECL
used
the
fields
of
immunosensing,
pathological
cell
detection,
drug
analysis.
Additionally,
simple
operation
ability
detect
dynamic
processes
catalytic
sites
strengthen
potential
for
research
material
surfaces
interfaces,
vivo
biological
analysis,
visualization.
At
same
time,
emergence
a
variety
nanomaterials
new
analysis
equipment
further
promoted
development
high-resolution
technology.
This
paper
introduces
mechanisms
main
systems.
It
then
describes
various
forms
reviews
progress
single-particle
imaging,
fingerprint
structure
single-cell
imaging.
Finally,
authors
offer
their
views
about
prospects
Annual Review of Analytical Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
15(1), P. 57 - 82
Published: Feb. 26, 2022
An
optical
microscope
is
probably
the
most
intuitive,
simple
and
commonly
used
instrument
to
observe
objects
discuss
behaviors
through
images.
Although
idea
of
imaging
electrochemical
processes
operando
by
microscopy
was
initiated
40
years
ago,
it
not
until
significant
progress
made
in
last
two
decades
advanced
or
plasmonics
that
could
become
a
mainstream
electroanalytical
strategy.
This
review
illustrates
potential
different
microscopies
visualize
quantify
local
with
unprecedented
temporal
spatial
resolution
(below
diffraction
limit),
up
single
object
level
subnanoparticle
molecule
sensitivity.
Developed
optically
electrochemically
active
model
systems,
now
shifting
materials
configurations
focused
on
real-world
applications.