Breaking the deep-red light absorption barrier of iridium(<scp>iii</scp>)-based photosensitizers
Gloria Vigueras, Gilles Gasser, José Ruiz
Abstract
Recent advancements in ligand design and fluorophore functionalization enable Ir( iii ) photosensitizers to achieve deep-red/near-infrared absorption, addressing challenges in photodynamic therapy for deep-seated tumors.
Topics & Concepts
IridiumPhotodynamic therapyFluorophoreAbsorption (acoustics)PhotochemistryLigand (biochemistry)ChemistryRed lightSurface modificationNanotechnologyMaterials scienceFluorescenceOpticsOrganic chemistryPhysicsBiochemistryCatalysisPhysical chemistryBiologyComposite materialReceptorBotanyNanoplatforms for cancer theranosticsLuminescence and Fluorescent MaterialsPhotodynamic Therapy Research Studies