Fluorescent probes for microdetermination of inorganic phosphates and biophosphates

This review covers the progress made in the development of fluorescent probes for inorganic and organic phosphates that are of significance in biosciences. Such probes need to work at physiological pH and at room temperature. The various modes of interactions between probe and phosphate species are discussed, not the least with the aim to assist in the design of more selective probes for which there is a substantial need.