| abstract |
The invention provides scintillator molecules, consisting of one or more X moieties, which is a phosphor, covalently attached to one or more R1 moietie s which is a lipophilic or amphiphilic group, wherein the scintillator molecul e is capable of integrating into a cell, a cell membrane, a biological membran e, an artificial membrane or a delivery vehicle and when integrated can act as a phosphor. Preferred seintillator molecules are of formula. Also provided are liposomes or micelles containing the novel scintillator compounds, methods f or preparing the liposomes or micelles containing the novel scintillator compounds and the use of the liposomes or micelles as delivery vehicles to insert the scintillator compounds into the cell membranes of cells. In addition, the invention provides cells containing the novel scintillator compounds and the use of the cells in assay systems. |