Song N, Li Y, Chen L, Hu X, Xie Z. BODIPY derivatives as light-induced free radical generators for hypoxic cancer treatment.
J Mater Chem B 2019. [DOI:
10.1039/c9tb00694j]
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Abstract
NBDP can self-assemble into nanoparticles (NBDP NPs), which could be internalized by cells via endocytosis. After being irradiated with an 808 nm laser, the BODIPY unit could convert photons into heat and further initiates the production of alkyl radicals. The generated tumor hyperthermia and alkyl radicals synergistically kill cancer cells.
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