Fluorescent Probe for Simultaneous Detection of Human Serum Albumin and
Sulfur Dioxide: A Theoretical Analysis
Abstract
A small molecule probe for simultaneous detection of HSA and SO2 via
their distinct fluorescent signals was designed recently. This effective
tool provided a significant boost in understand underlying mechanism of
synergistic action between SO2 and HSA in disease. The structure and
fluorescent character of this probe molecule were studied under density
functional theory in this work. The different stable conformations of
probe C23 were found through theoretical method which explained the no
experimental fluorescent character of the probe itself. The electron
excitation analysis indicated the charge transfer process in the
restricted C23 (binding to the hydrophobic cavity of HSA) and CS (C23
reaction with SO2) when the molecules were under optical excitation. The
theoretical results could be helpful for understanding the electronical
properties in the probe and providing the insights for designing new
probe molecules.