In this tutorial review, we will explore recent advances in the construction and application of
Förster resonance energy transfer (FRET)-based small-molecule fluorescent probes. The …

Small-molecule based fluorescent probes are increasingly important for the detection and
imaging of biological signaling molecules due to their simplicity, high selectivity and …

As a new non-invasive treatment method, photodynamic therapy (PDT) has attracted great
attention in biomedical applications. The advantages of possessing fluorescence for …

The burgeoning organic near-infrared (NIR) ratiometric small-molecule fluorescent probes
with excellent merits have attracted great attention over the past few years. The traditional …

Micro-/nanorobots (MNRs) can be autonomously propelled on demand in complex
biological environments and thus may bring revolutionary changes to biomedicines …

Near infrared (NIR) fluorescent probes have the advantages of low background interference,
strong tissue penetration and small tissue damage. Many fluorescent dyes, such as BODIPY …

The real-time, dynamic optical visualization of lesions and margins ensures not only
complete resection of the malignant tissues but also better preservation of the vital …

Near‐infrared (NIR) activatable fluorescent probes have been considered to be the effective
edge tools for the investigation of cell biology and disease diagnosis because of their …

Heavy metal ions present in water bodies are of great concern for human health, aquatic life,
and environmental sustainability. The heteroatoms present in small organic molecule-based …

Exploring and understanding biological and pathological changes are of great significance
for early diagnosis and therapy of diseases. Optical sensing and imaging approaches have …