Issue 21, 2017

Photosensitizer–AgNP composite with an ability to selectively recognize pathogen and enhanced photodynamic efficiency

Abstract

BODIPY-functionalized glycopolymer-modified AgNPs were prepared as a PDT agent. The agent was “smart”, i.e., it could distinguish pathogens from normal cells, and showed a photodynamic efficiency three times greater than that of free photosensitizer under the same light intensity. The work is a good attempt to make a new generation of PDT agents for antibacterial applications.

Graphical abstract: Photosensitizer–AgNP composite with an ability to selectively recognize pathogen and enhanced photodynamic efficiency

Supplementary files

Article information

Article type
Letter
Submitted
20 Jun 2017
Accepted
12 Sep 2017
First published
28 Sep 2017

New J. Chem., 2017,41, 12371-12374

Photosensitizer–AgNP composite with an ability to selectively recognize pathogen and enhanced photodynamic efficiency

J. Zhang, Z. Lu, Z. Yu, W. Zhong, H. Jiang, Q. Zhao, F. Li, X. Zhang and D. Wang, New J. Chem., 2017, 41, 12371 DOI: 10.1039/C7NJ02204B

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