This invention discloses a β3-
adrenergic receptor targeting probe GSHP, its preparation method, and its applications. The probe structure is shown below. This probe can visualize the β3-
adrenergic receptor (β3-AR) and reversibly monitor the surrounding
redox state in real time. Its excellent blood-brain barrier penetration capability enables
in vivo brain imaging, which was previously difficult to achieve. This dual-response probe can reversibly and dynamically image the distribution of β3-AR in living cells and its surrounding
redox homeostasis under
stress conditions, providing direct visual evidence for
redox adaptation. Further high-
throughput screening using GSHP revealed and validated
baicalin as a novel and potent natural inhibitor of β3-AR. Therefore, GSHP provides a multifunctional platform for studying β3-AR-related redox
biology and guiding the discovery of treatments for brain diseases.