Synthesis of Spirobenzopyrans Crowned Ether (SP-CE) and Data Collection of its Lithium Ion Uptake

Authors

Linda Lee, Binghamton University--SUNY
Kevin Yusko, Binghamton University--SUNY
Jeremiah Mulu, Binghamton University--SUNY

Publication Date

2025

Document Type

Book

Description

Lithium is a naturally occurring alkali metal present in the human body. Spirobenzopyrans Crowned Ether (SP-CE) is a sensor that can measure lithium ion fluorescence in living cells. As some sodium dependent membrane transporters are also able to accept lithium, SP-CE could be a potential route in testing their activity in cell-based studies. This research poster outlines experiments evaluating SP-CE’s effectiveness in detecting a range of LiCl concentrations.

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Recommended Citation

Lee, Linda; Yusko, Kevin; and Mulu, Jeremiah, "Synthesis of Spirobenzopyrans Crowned Ether (SP-CE) and Data Collection of its Lithium Ion Uptake" (2025). Research Days Posters 2025. 97.
https://orb.binghamton.edu/research_days_posters_2025/97