Invention:
This technology describes various diazonium salts that can react to produce a fluorescent azobenzene compound.
Background:
Current iterations of fluorescent diazonium salts utilize metal catalysts to produce a reaction. However, these metal catalysts can have harmful effects in a medical setting. This invention consists of a bioorthogonal approach performed under physiological conditions to produce fluorescent compounds that can be bound to specifically targeted proteins.
Applications:
- Biosensors
- Detection and diagnostics
- Medical imaging
Advantages:
- Ideal for medical settings
- Reduces the likelihood of false positives
- Able to bind to various proteins
- Targets and detects a wide variety of compounds
