Fluorescence spectral studies on interaction of fluorescent probes with Bovine Serum Albumin (BSA)

Interaction of 2-(1-(naphthale-1-ylimino)ethyl)phenol (1), 2-methoxy-4-(((4-methoxyphenyl)imino) methyl)phenol (2) and 2-methoxy-4-((naphthalene-1-ylimino)methyl)phenol (3) with Bovine Serum Albumin (BSA) was examined. Fluorescence spectral data were obtained from the probes by varying the concentration of BSA as well as from BSA by varying the concentration of probes. Synchronous fluorescence measurements were performed and binding constants of the probes were calculated. To understand mode of quenching, Stern-Volmer plot, absorption spectral studies and life time measurements were performed. Forster resonance energy transfer (FRET) was also scrutinized. (C) 2016 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.