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Conjugation of porphyrin to nanohybrid cerasomes for photodynamic diagnosis and therapy of cancer

  • Xiaolong Liang
  • , Xiaoda Li
  • , Xiuli Yue
  • , Zhifei Dai*
  • *Corresponding author for this work
  • Harbin Institute of Technology

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Abstract

Shining light on cancer cells: A cerasomal photosensitizer of high stability and loading efficiency was developed by conjugation of a porphyrin molecule to an organoalkoxysilylated lipid followed by sol-gel and self-assembly processes (see picture). This nanoformulation showed intrinsic fluorescence and significant damage to tumor cells under photoirradiation.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)11622-11627
Number of pages6
JournalAngewandte Chemie - International Edition
Volume50
Issue number49
DOIs
StatePublished - 2 Dec 2011

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This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Keywords

  • cancer
  • liposomes
  • photodynamic therapy
  • self-assembly
  • sol-gel processes

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