[HTML][HTML] Two-photon fluorescence spectroscopy and microscopy of NAD (P) H and flavoprotein

S Huang, AA Heikal, WW Webb - Biophysical journal, 2002 - cell.com
S Huang, AA Heikal, WW Webb
Biophysical journal, 2002cell.com
Abstract Two-photon (2P) ratiometric redox fluorometry and microscopy of pyridine
nucleotide (NAD (P) H) and flavoprotein (FP) fluorescence, at 800-nm excitation, has been
demonstrated as a function of mitochondrial metabolic states in isolated adult dog
cardiomyocytes. We have measured the 2P-excitation spectra of NAD (P) H, flavin adenine
dinucleotide (FAD), and lipoamide dehydrogenase (LipDH) over the wavelength range of
720-1000nm. The 2P-excitation action cross sections (σ 2P) increase rapidly at wavelengths …
Abstract
Two-photon (2P) ratiometric redox fluorometry and microscopy of pyridine nucleotide (NAD(P)H) and flavoprotein (FP) fluorescence, at 800-nm excitation, has been demonstrated as a function of mitochondrial metabolic states in isolated adult dog cardiomyocytes. We have measured the 2P-excitation spectra of NAD(P)H, flavin adenine dinucleotide (FAD), and lipoamide dehydrogenase (LipDH) over the wavelength range of 720-1000nm. The 2P-excitation action cross sections (σ2P) increase rapidly at wavelengths below 800nm, and the maximum σ2P of LipDH is ∼5 and 12 times larger than those of FAD and NAD(P)H, respectively. Only FAD and LipDH can be efficiently excited at wavelengths above 800nm with a broad 2P-excitation band around 900nm. Two autofluorescence spectral regions (i.e., ∼410–490nm and ∼510–650nm) of isolated cardiomyocytes were imaged using 2P-laser scanning microscopy. At 750-nm excitation, fluorescence of both regions is dominated by NAD(P)H emission, as indicated by fluorescence intensity changes induced by mitochondrial inhibitor NaCN and mitochondria uncoupler carbonyl cyanide p-(trifluoromethoxy) phenyl hydrazone (FCCP). In contrast, 2P-FP fluorescence dominates at 900-nm excitation, which is in agreement with the σ2P measurements. Finally, 2P-autofluorescence emission spectra of single cardiac cells have been obtained, with results suggesting potential for substantial improvement of the proposed 2P-ratiometric technique.
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