Background The glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) is a multifaceted hormone with broad
pharmacological potential. Among the numerous metabolic effects of GLP-1 are the glucose …

Chromogenic and fluorogenic probes may be described as the reagents that can interact
with analytes (targets) accompanied by the changes of their spectroscopic (chromogenic, or …

In the last two decades we have witnessed sizable progress in defining the role of
gastrointestinal signals in the control of glucose and energy homeostasis. Specifically, the …

After a brief introduction on the main transduction mechanisms for metal ion detection by
fluorescence, this paper reviews ligand molecules containing fluorophores synthesized and …

Recent discoveries in zinc biology provide a new platform for discussing the primary
physiological functions of mammalian metallothioneins (MTs) and their exquisite zinc …

In the past decade, fluorescent chemosensors for zinc ion (Zn2+) have attracted great
attention because of the biological significance of zinc combined with the simplicity and high …

The brain is a singular organ of unique biological complexity that serves as the command
center for cognitive and motor function. As such, this specialized system also possesses a …

Metal ions play an important role in various biological processes, their abnormal
homeostasis in cells is related to many diseases, such as neurodegenerative disease …

Metals are essential for sustaining all forms of life, but alterations in their cellular
homeostasis are connected to severe human disorders, including cancer, diabetes and …

Zinc is an essential biological element for living organisms and fluorescent imaging has
been proven to be the most suitable technique for its in vivo monitoring. From the late 1980s …