Fluorescent sensors could help researchers see diabetes in action
The findings are published in the journal Advanced Science.
The findings are published in the journal Advanced Science.
The short version
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- The findings are published in the journal Advanced Science .
- Carbohydrates such as glucose play essential roles in energy metabolism and diabetes, yet monitoring them inside living tissues remains a major scientific challenge.
What happened
The interdisciplinary team designed fluorescent molecular probes that combine chemicals called boronic acids, which selectively bind to sugars, with advanced imaging technologies capable of visualizing molecular behavior inside living systems. The probes were able to detect changes in glucose levels in both cultured cells and living zebrafish.
Why it matters
"Our work demonstrates that synthetic carbohydrate-recognizing probes can monitor glucose-related processes in living organisms in real time," said professor Sofia I.
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