Observation of the selective staining of chromosomal DNA in dividing cells using a luminescent terbium(iii) complex?

Chemical Communications Pub Date: 2010-02-02 DOI: 10.1039/B924679G

Abstract

The emission intensity of a monocationic Tb or Eu(III) complex of a bis(1-azaxanthone) ligand is enhanced in the presence of serum albumin; the lanthanide complex stains dividing cells, allowing visualisation of mitotic chromosomes.

Graphical abstract: Observation of the selective staining of chromosomal DNA in dividing cells using a luminescent terbium(iii) complex
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