Simultaneous detection of SO₂ and viscosity in drug‐induced inflammation in live cells and zebrafish

Abstract

The viscosity within cells is a crucial microenvironmental factor, and sulfur dioxide (SO2) has essential functions in regulating cellular apoptosis and inflammation. Some evidence has been confirmed that alterations in viscosity and overexposure of SO2 within the cell may cause detrimental effects, including but not limited to respiratory and cardiovascular illnesses, inflammation, fatty liver, and various types of cancer. Hence, precise monitoring of SO2 and viscosity in biological entities holds immense practical importance. Hence, in this research, we developed a versatile fluorescent TCF‐Cou that enables the dual detection of SO2 and viscosity in the living system. Probe TCF‐Cou possessed a response to viscosity and SO2 through the red and green emissions. The alteration of SO2 and viscosity levels in live cells and Zebrafish are also monitored using probe TCF‐Cou. We hope this fluorescent probe could be a potential tool for revealing the related pathological and physiological processes through monitoring the alterations of SO2 and viscosity.