Supramolecular J-aggregates of aza-BODIPY by steric and π–π nteractions for NIR-II phototheranostics
Youliang Tian, Dalong Yin, Quan Cheng, Huiping Dang, Changchang Teng, Lifeng Yan
Abstract
A new aza-BODIPY dye shows J-aggregation after self-assembly with an amphiphilic polypeptide, and the obtained nanoparticles show potential for NIR-II fluorescence imaging-guided photothermal therapy.
Topics & Concepts
BODIPYFluorescencePhotothermal therapyPhotochemistrySteric effectsSupramolecular chemistryStackingPhotobleachingAbsorption (acoustics)Aqueous solutionChemistryMaterials scienceMoleculeNanotechnologyOrganic chemistryQuantum mechanicsPhysicsComposite materialLuminescence and Fluorescent MaterialsNanoplatforms for cancer theranosticsSupramolecular Self-Assembly in Materials