A reversible fluorescent probe for detecting hypochloric acid in living cells and animals: utilizing a novel strategy for effectively modulating the fluorescence of selenide and selenoxide.

Based on a novel strategy for modulating the fluorescence of selenide and selenoxide, we have designed and developed a reversible fluorescent probe for hypochloric acid. And the synthesis, characterization, fluorescence properties, as well as the biological applications in living cells and animals, have all been described.