Resumen
In boron neutron capture therapy (BNCT), the amount and localization of boron-10 atoms in tumor tissues directly determine the therapeutic effect. This study developed a novel fluorescence sensor, BITQ, to analyze boronic acid agents used for BNCT. Mixing BITQ and a representative 10B-labeled boronoagent, BPA, immediately produced significant fluorescence in a highly quantitative and selective manner. BITQ enabled the visualization of BPA distribution within a living cell and quantified the concentration of BPA in mouse blood to a degree comparable with that of current methods. This study highlights the highly effective properties of BITQ as a versatile fluorescence sensor for analyzing boronic acid agents.