Synthesis of porphyrin-based 2D ytterbium metal organic frameworks for efficient photodynamic therapy
Xiang Zheng, Jun Zhong, Meng-Yuan Dong, Yuan Wen, Ai‐Zheng Chen
Abstract
TCPP molecules and ytterbium ions are grown into nanoscale (∼200 nm) Yb-TCPP MOFs, which can generate 1 O 2 under 655 nm illumination. In vitro PDT efficacy is studied, revealing the potential of Yb-TCPP MOFs as the future anticancer agent.
Topics & Concepts
YtterbiumPorphyrinPhotodynamic therapyNanoscopic scaleMetalMetal ions in aqueous solutionMoleculeMetal-organic frameworkIonMaterials scienceOrganic moleculesNanotechnologyPhotochemistryCombinatorial chemistryChemistryNuclear chemistryOptoelectronicsDopingOrganic chemistryMetallurgyAdsorptionMetal-Organic Frameworks: Synthesis and ApplicationsNanoplatforms for cancer theranosticsDendrimers and Hyperbranched Polymers