Infrared-emitting peptidase-resistant fluorescent ligands of the bradykinin B2 receptor: application to cytofluorometry and imaging

摘要

BackgroundWe have previously reported the design, pharmacological properties and imaging application of bradykinin (BK) B2 receptor (B2R) ligands conjugated with fluorophores such as fluorescein derivatives at their N-terminus. To take advantage of the high penetration of infrared light into living tissues and their low autofluorescence in this region of the spectrum, additional probes conjugated with cyanine dye 7 (Cy7) were synthesized and characterized.