A Dual-channel Probe for Detection of O2•− Based on 19F Nuclear Magnetic Resonance and Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy
摘要
As a key precursor of reactive oxygen species (ROS), the superoxide anion (O2•−) plays a pivotal role in maintaining redox homeostasis in living systems. However, the accurate and reliable detection of O2•− remains a significant challenge, particularly for in vivo detection. Herein, we report a dual-channel probe for O2•− detection based on 19F nuclear magnetic resonance (19F NMR) and surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) spectroscopy. Through structure engineering, the molecular probe (FS) was designed, which selectively reacted with O2•−, generating a characteristic chemical shift in 19F NMR. Notably, the fragment released upon reaction with O2•− serves as an effective SERS reporter, thereby enabling complementary dual-channel sensing of superoxide anion. Furthermore, as a proof-of-concept, probe FS was explored as a synthetic biomarker for urinalysis to detect O2•− generated in vivo and found clear different metabolic patterns between healthy and liver-injured models, suggesting its potential for in vivo detection.