Folate-targeted iridium complexes amplify photodynamic therapy efficacy through ferroptosis
Xiangdong He, Lai Wei, Jun Chen, Shuwang Ge, Martha Kandawa-Shultz, Guoqiang Shao, Yihong Wang
Abstract
Interest in targeted cancer therapies with fewer side effects has increased in recent years.
Topics & Concepts
Photodynamic therapyIridiumCancer researchTargeted therapyCancer therapyMedicineCancerOncologyChemistryInternal medicineBiochemistryCatalysisOrganic chemistryFerroptosis and cancer prognosisNanoplatforms for cancer theranosticsAdvanced biosensing and bioanalysis techniques