Recent Advances in Fluorescent Probes: From Structure Design to Biological Applications
A special issue of Biomolecules (ISSN 2218-273X). This special issue belongs to the section "Chemical Biology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2025 | Viewed by 1115
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Fluorescent probes have become indispensable in studying biological processes due to their capacity for real-time visualization and quantification of molecular events. These probes are highly versatile, with applications in detecting and monitoring various biomolecules, such as ions, metabolites, proteins, and nucleic acids. The activity or expression of these biomolecules often shifts in response to various human diseases, including cancer, neurodegenerative disorders, cardiovascular diseases, and infectious diseases. Such changes can disrupt cellular functions and contribute to disease onset and progression. As a result, organic small molecule fluorescent probes are increasingly utilized as diagnostic tools, facilitating early disease detection, disease progression monitoring, and treatment efficacy assessment. The ongoing development of probes with improved sensitivity, specificity, and biocompatibility continues to propel advancements in the field. These innovations enhance our understanding of disease mechanisms and open new avenues for the personalized management of numerous health conditions, making these probes vital for modern biomedical research and clinical applications. In this Special Issue, we welcome articles and reviews on research advances in Fluorescent Probes.
Dr. Yalin Qi
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- fluorescent probes
- organic small molecule fluorescent probes
- drug discovery
- disease detection
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