作者: Cindy A. Puckett , Jacqueline K. Barton
DOI: 10.1021/BI800856T
关键词: Biophysics 、 Biochemistry 、 Oligomycin 、 Ruthenium 、 Membrane potential 、 HeLa 、 Internalization 、 Deoxyglucose 、 Valinomycin 、 Chemistry 、 Organic cation transport proteins
摘要: Transition metal complexes provide a promising avenue for the design of therapeutic and diagnostic agents, but limited understanding their cellular uptake is roadblock to effective application. Here, we examine mechanism entry luminescent ruthenium(II) polypyridyl complex, Ru(DIP)2dppz2+ (where DIP = 4,7-diphenyl-1,10-phenanthroline dppz dipyridophenazine), into HeLa cells, with extent measured by flow cytometry. No diminution observed under metabolic inhibition deoxyglucose oligomycin, indicating an energy-independent mode entry. The presence organic cation transporter inhibitors also does not significantly alter uptake. However, internalization sensitive membrane potential. Uptake decreases when cells are depolarized high potassium buffer increases hyperpolarized valinomycin. These results support passive diffusion cell.