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8pyDTZ(CAT: I016878) is a pyridyl diphenylterazine (DTZ) analog and an ATP-independent pyridyl substrate of LumiLuc luciferase, designed for advanced bioluminescence imaging. Compared to DTZ, 8pyDTZ produces red-shifted emission, enabling superior tissue penetration and in vivo sensitivity. In HEK293T cells, the LumiLuc–8pyDTZ pair generates 3–5× stronger bioluminescence than teLuc–8pyDTZ and 1.6–3.9× higher far-red photon flux. Importantly, 8pyDTZ shows excellent biocompatibility without perturbing ATP levels. In tumor xenograft models, LumiLuc–8pyDTZ demonstrates high sensitivity and effective deep-tissue imaging without requiring organic cosolvents. Its red-shifted emission makes 8pyDTZ a valuable substrate for next-generation non-invasive imaging and molecular diagnostics.
CAS Number | 2351898-91-2 |
Synonyms | 2-benzyl-6-phenyl-8-pyridin-4-ylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-3-ol |
Molecular Formula | C24H18N4O |
Purity | ≥95% |
IUPAC Name | 2-benzyl-6-phenyl-8-pyridin-4-ylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-3-ol |
InChI | InChI=1S/C24H18N4O/c29-24-20(15-17-7-3-1-4-8-17)27-23-22(19-11-13-25-14-12-19)26-21(16-28(23)24)18-9-5-2-6-10-18/h1-14,16,29H,15H2 |
InChIKey | UVOHXMHJSGTOSY-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
SMILES | C1=CC=C(C=C1)CC2=C(N3C=C(N=C(C3=N2)C4=CC=NC=C4)C5=CC=CC=C5)O |
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