Red-emitting carbon dots as highly sensitive fluorescent probes for detecting changes of ClO−in inflammatory systems and cell pyroptosis

Key Points

• Significantly, carbon dots detect changes in ClO− concentrations, offering a new tool for monitoring inflammatory responses.
• A notable aspect is their sensitivity, able to detect ClO− variations relevant to cell pyroptosis at low concentrations.
• The analysis systematically evaluates carbon dots as fluorescent probes for ClO− detection across various inflammatory conditions.
• These findings suggest a novel method for studying inflammatory processes and may enable advances in therapeutic monitoring.