Issue 6, 2015

Functionalization of cyclometalated iridium(iii) polypyridine complexes for the design of intracellular sensors, organelle-targeting imaging reagents, and metallodrugs

Abstract

In the past decade, there has been increasing interest in the applications of cyclometalated iridium(III) polypyridine complexes in different areas. Since many of these complexes exhibit interesting photophysical properties, they have been utilized in the development of luminescent chemosensors, light-emitting devices, and photovoltaic cells. In addition, a number of organometallic iridium(III) polypyridine complexes have been applied in a range of biological studies. In this article, we summarize the applications of a selection of these complexes with a focus on intracellular sensors, organelle-targeting imaging reagents, and metallodrugs.

Graphical abstract: Functionalization of cyclometalated iridium(iii) polypyridine complexes for the design of intracellular sensors, organelle-targeting imaging reagents, and metallodrugs

Article information

Article type
Chemistry Frontiers
Submitted
05 Phe 2015
Accepted
07 Mme 2015
First published
08 Mme 2015

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2015,2, 510-524

Functionalization of cyclometalated iridium(III) polypyridine complexes for the design of intracellular sensors, organelle-targeting imaging reagents, and metallodrugs

K. K. Lo and K. K. Tso, Inorg. Chem. Front., 2015, 2, 510 DOI: 10.1039/C5QI00002E

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