Issue 12, 2017

Antipseudomonal activity enhancement of luminescent iridium(iii) dipyridylamine complexes under visible blue light

Abstract

Cyclometallated iridium(III) dipyridylamine complexes present antibacterial activity against P. aeruginosa, a highly resistant pathogenic bacterium. This activity is increased when the complex is conjugated to biotin, a bacterial nutrient, and a MIC of 4 μM (4 μg mL−1) has been observed. The irradiation of P. aeruginosa cultures with blue LED light potentiates the anti-bacterial activities of these iridium(III) complexes when they are conjugated to a glycoside.

Graphical abstract: Antipseudomonal activity enhancement of luminescent iridium(iii) dipyridylamine complexes under visible blue light

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Article information

Article type
Paper
Submitted
12 Sep 2017
Accepted
08 Nov 2017
First published
08 Nov 2017

Metallomics, 2017,9, 1820-1827

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