文摘
We designed and synthesized a BODIPY-based probe (BAP-1) for the imaging of 尾-amyloid plaques in the brain. In binding experiments in vitro, BAP-1 showed excellent affinity for synthetic A尾 aggregates. 尾-Amyloid plaques in Tg2576 mouse brain were clearly visualized with BAP-1. In addition, the labeling of 尾-amyloid plaques was demonstrated in vivo in Tg2576 mice. These results suggest BAP-1 to be a useful fluorescent probe for the optical imaging of cerebral 尾-amyloid plaques in patients with Alzheimer鈥檚 disease.
Keywords:
Alzheimer鈥檚 disease; 尾-amyloid plaque; BODIPY; optical imaging