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Oxidative stress and ferroptosis are important processes linked to the development of neurodegenerative diseases and may represent significant therapeutic targets for conditions like cancer. Additionally, the relationship between mitochondria and lysosomes plays a crucial role in important physiological functions, such as ferroptosis and oxidative stress. This study developed a mitochondrial-targeting, viscosity-sensitive fluorescent probe, NI-QNL, utilizing the TICT mechanism, intended for the quick detection and observation of viscosity changes and the interactions between mitochondria and lysosomes during ferroptosis caused by oxidative stress. Furthermore, a Parkinson's disease model was established to explore the application potential of NI-QNL in disease diagnosis. The probe NI-QNL offers advantages such as a large Stokes shift, good selectivity, and high sensitivity, allowing for quick responses to viscosity changes. Specifically, when NI-QNL is in PBS or a low-viscosity system, the molecules can rotate freely due to the TICT effect, leading to weak fluorescence. However, in a high-viscosity environment, the TICT effect of NI-QNL is suppressed, releasing a strong fluorescence signal, thus enabling sensitive viscosity detection. Notably, NI-QNL achieved efficient dynamic monitoring of cellular viscosity and further tracked the dynamic viscosity changes during cellular ferroptosis in real time via various induction methods. Additionally, it monitored the interactions between mitochondria and lysosomes during these processes. Finally, using a zebrafish model, the early diagnostic capability of NI-QNL for Parkinson's disease was investigated, along with an assessment of the therapeutic effects of curcumin on Parkinson's disease. © 2025 Elsevier B.V.
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Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical
ISSN: 0925-4005
Year: 2026
Volume: 447
6 . 3 9 3
JCR@2018
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