Intracellular Labeling with Extrinsic Probes: Delivery Strategies and Applications
- 1 June 2020
- Vol. 16 (22), e2000146
- https://doi.org/10.1002/smll.202000146
Abstract
Extrinsic probes have outstanding properties for intracellular labeling to visualize dynamic processes in and of living cells, both in vitro and in vivo. Since extrinsic probes are in many cases cell-impermeable, different biochemical, and physical approaches have been used to break the cell membrane barrier for direct delivery into the cytoplasm. In this Review, these intracellular delivery strategies are discussed, briefly explaining the mechanisms and how they are used for live-cell labeling applications. Methods that are discussed include three biochemical agents that are used for this purpose-purpose-different nanocarriers, cell penetrating peptides and the pore-foraming bacterial toxin streptolysin O. Most successful intracellular label delivery methods are, however, based on physical principles to permeabilize the membrane and include electroporation, laser-induced photoporation, micro- and nanoinjection, nanoneedles or nanostraws, microfluidics, and nanomachines. The strengths and weaknesses of each strategy are discussed with a systematic comparison provided. Finally, the extrinsic probes that are reported for intracellular labeling so-far are summarized, together with the delivery strategies that are used and their performance. This combined information should provide for a useful guide for choosing the most suitable delivery method for the desired probes.Funding Information
- European Research Council
- Universiteit Gent (01B04912)
- China Scholarship Council (201506750012)
- Universiteit Gent (01SC1416)
- Fonds Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek (1210120N)
- Fonds Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek (1500418N, 12Q8718N)
- Universiteit Gent (01SC1416)
- H2020 European Research Council (648124)
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