Fluorescent Chemosensors and Probes for Detection and Imaging

Dear Colleagues,

Fluorescent sensors and probes continue to play an essential role in advancing chemical, biological, and biomedical research. Their high sensitivity, molecular selectivity, and capacity for real-time, non-invasive imaging make them indispensable for monitoring dynamic events across diverse biological systems. Recent advances in probe design, including ratiometric and activatable fluorophores, genetically encoded indicators, and environment-responsive systems, have enabled the more precise detection of analytes, including ions, metabolites, enzymes, and biomacromolecules, in complex biological environments. This Special Issue aims to highlight recent breakthroughs in the design, synthesis, and application of fluorescent sensors and probes. Contributions, including original research articles, communications, and reviews, will cover fundamental studies, innovative sensing strategies, and translational applications that highlight the growing impact of fluorescent sensing technologies across chemistry, biology, and biomedical sciences.

Dr. Haishi Cao
Guest Editor

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