Aggregation of the amyloid-β protein (Aβ) plays a pathogenic role in the progression of Alzheimer's disease, and small molecules that attenuate Aβ aggregation have been identified toward a therapeutic strategy that targets the disease's underlying cause. Compounds containing aromatic structures
Monitoring protein interactions in living cells with fluorescence lifetime imaging microscopy
A series of 7-diethylaminocoumarin compounds were synthesized and the cytotoxicities were tested against human umbilical vein endothelial cell (HUVEC) and some cancer cells. We found that the introduction of cyano groups at the 4-position will promote the bioactivity. In particular
Utilization of quercetin (QT) in clinics is limited by its instability and poor solubility. To overcome these disadvantages, we prepared QT as QT-loaded PLGA-TPGS nanoparticles (QPTN) and examined its properties and therapeutic efficacy for liver cancer. QT-loaded PLGA nanoparticles (QPN)
Fluorescence lifetime measurement is advantageous over intensity-based measurements. Applications include fluorescence lifetime assays, sensing and FLI.
