This paper describes a class of dyes containing 1,4-diazabicyclo[2.2.2]
octane, their preparation methods, and applications, belonging to the fields of
optical diagnostics and
biomedicine. The dye comprises the
dye molecule and 1,4-diazabicyclo[2.2.2]
octane covalently coupled to the dye. 1,4-diazabicyclo[2.2.2]
octane directly quenches
singlet oxygen generated by the dye, affecting the
triplet state of the dye, thereby improving its anti-bleaching ability and photostability, and reducing
phototoxicity during
fluorescence imaging. Furthermore, the introduction of 1,4-diazabicyclo[2.2.2]octane significantly improves the brightness of the dye, inhibits photoscintillation, and enhances its water
solubility. Its
protonation characteristic enhances the dye's
mitochondrial targeting ability. These compounds, by reducing
singlet oxygen and enhancing the local photothermal and
reactive oxygen species production in mitochondria, induce potent
cell necrosis,
apoptosis, and
immunogenic cell death, comprehensively improving anticancer
efficacy. These compounds exhibit excellent photostability and low
skin toxicity, showing broad application prospects.