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Mesoporous silica nanoparticles functionalized with an oxygen-sensing probe for cell photodynamic therapy: Potential cancer theranostics

  • Shih Hsun Cheng
  • , Chia Hung Lee
  • , Chung Shi Yang
  • , Fan Gang Tseng
  • , Chung Yuan Mou
  • , Leu Wei Lo

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Abstract

Functionalization of mesoporous silica nanoparticles (MSNs) with Pd-porphyrins for cancer cell photodynamic therapy is reported. The composite platform, MSN-PdTPP, expands the role of Pd-porphyrins from their routine use as phosphorescence probes for oxygen sensing/imaging (diagnostics) to that of novel nano-photosensitizers for cancer cell phototherapy (therapeutics). The utility of MSN-PdTPP in the phototherapeutic treatment of MDA-MB-231 breast cancer cells is also evaluated, suggesting it is a promising cancer theranostic platform.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1252-1257
Number of pages6
JournalJournal of Materials Chemistry
Volume19
Issue number9
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2009
Externally publishedYes

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This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Chemistry
  • Materials Chemistry

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