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An effective fluorescence strategy based on xanthine oxidase catalysis and the carbon dots' specific response to ·OH for aminophylline pharmacokinetic studies.
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Abstract
Aminophylline (AMP), a xanthine-derived bronchodilator with a narrow therapeutic window, requires timely plasma concentration monitoring and pharmacokinetic (PK) studies for safe medication. However, efficient and sensitive detection methods remain limited. In this study, high quantum yield carbon dots (CA/EDA-CDs) were synthesized via a hydrothermal method using riboflavin as the carbon source, citric acid and ethylenediamine as functionalizing agents and dopants. The luminescent structure of CA/EDA-CDs, featuring a π-conjugated system (aromatic C=C and graphite N) and surface chromophores (C=N/C=O) connected via C-N, C-O, and hydrogen bonds, was controllably modulated by hydroxyl radical (·OH). Upon ·OH exposure, the emission band gaps of CA/EDA-CDs at 3.52 eV and 5.21 eV disappeared, while a new level at 2.63 eV emerged, leading to a quantitative and selective fluorescence quenching of CA/EDA-CDs to ·OH. Leveraging xanthine oxidase (XOD)-mediated AMP oxidation to hydrogen peroxide (H
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