Abstract
A facile, one-pot synthetic approach has been developed for the preparation of BSA–Ce/Au NCs. The fluorescence intensities of BSA–Ce/Au NCs at 410 and 650 nm are pH dependent and independent, respectively. The fluorescence intensity ratio (I410/I650) is linear against pH values from 6.0 to 9.0. These stable and biocompatible BSA–Ce/Au NCs have been used as ratiometric probes for monitoring local pH values inside HeLa cells.
Original language | English |
---|---|
Pages (from-to) | 8571-8574 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Chemical Communications |
Volume | 50 |
Issue number | 62 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 08 07 2014 |
Externally published | Yes |