A NIR fluorescent probe for viscosity detection and its application to spinal cord imaging in mice with multiple sclerosis

Key Points

• Effective viscosity detection was achieved using a NIR fluorescent probe, enhancing imaging capabilities.
• The probe demonstrated high sensitivity to variations in viscosity in the spinal cord of mice.
• Spinal cord imaging utilized advanced NIR fluorescence techniques to visualize changes in multiple sclerosis.
• These findings may enable improved diagnostic tools for monitoring multiple sclerosis progression.