Synthesis and photophysical properties of the green fluorescent protein chromophore and analogues

  1. Martínez-López, D. 1
  2. Sampedro, D. 1
  1. 1 Universidad de La Rioja
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    Universidad de La Rioja

    Logroño, España

    ROR https://ror.org/0553yr311

Journal:
Targets in Heterocyclic Systems

ISSN: 1724-9449

Year of publication: 2013

Volume: 17

Pages: 125-146

Type: Article

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Abstract

In this contribution, we will review the synthesis, photophysical properties and applications of several families of compounds based on the green fluorescent protein (GFP) chromophore. Different synthetic routes leading to diverse modifications of the GFP chromophore will be presented. Then, the analysis of their photophysical and photochemical properties, including photoswitching and emission, will be performed. Finally, some selected applications in medicine, biology and chemistry of these families of compounds will be discussed. © 2013, Societa Chimica Italiana.