Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of formula (I) or derivatives, tautomeric forms, stereoisomers, polymorphs, hydrates, solvates, pharmaceutically acceptable salts, pharmaceutical compositions, metabolites or prodrugs thereof, in which the substituents are as defined in the specification. These compounds may be useful as insulin sensors; in insulin secretion studies and as probes for insulin detection.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a novel family of fluorophores based on the BODIPY scaffold, and methods for their synthesis. The BODIPY-based fluorophores disclosed herein are used for the selective visualization of cells that exist in the M-phase of the cell cycle. The present invention further relates to methods for the image-based monitoring of mitotic progression in live cells.

Abstract: The present invention relates to Caffeine Orange, a novel aqueous-phase fluorescence turn-on sensor for caffeine that is structurally based on a BODIPY-scaffold. The present invention further provides for methods of detecting and measuring caffeine in aqueous media. A change in the intensity or visible color of the fluorescence is detectable by either a fluorimeter or by the naked eye. The methods disclosed herein provide for the utilization of a reverse-phase SPE column, optionally as a component in a syringe or a microfluidics-based automation detection system. The invention further provides for the solid phase extraction of an analyte such as caffeine from a liquid medium, the extraction occurring on a microfluidic disc.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a series of alkylamino BODIPY dyes, methods for preparing a library of alkyl-amino BODIPY dyes via solid-phase synthesis, and the use of the alkyl-amino BODIPY dyes as fluorescent sensors for protein detection, cell imaging and cytometry applications, and staining of certain cell line.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a novel family of fluorophores based on the BODIPY scaffold, and methods for their synthesis. The BODIPY-based fluorophores disclosed herein are used for the selective visualization of cells that exist in the M-phase of the cell cycle. The present invention further relates to methods for the image-based monitoring of mitotic progression in live cells.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a fluorescence compound represented by structural Formula (I), with specificity to neural stem cells: I or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The variables for structural Formula (I) are defined herein. Also described are methods for detection of neural stem cells, comprising using a compound of structural Formula (I) or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. Compounds of structural Formula (I) can detect and separate neural stem cells without immunostaining, providing a much shorter and more convenient method for detection of neural stem cells.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a series of alkylamino BODIPY dyes, methods for preparing a library of alkyl-amino BODIPY dyes via solid-phase synthesis, and the use of the alkyl-amino BODIPY dyes as fluorescent sensors for protein detection, cell imaging and cytometry applications, and staining of certain cell line.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a fluorescence compound represented by structural Formula (I), with specificity to neural stem cells: I or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The variables for structural Formula (I) are defined herein. Also described are methods for detection of neural stem cells, comprising using a compound of structural Formula (I) or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. Compounds of structural Formula (I) can detect and separate neural stem cells without immunostaining, providing a much shorter and more convenient method for detection of neural stem cells.