Halogen bonding aza-BODIPYs for anion sensing and anion binding-modulated singlet oxygen generation.

Published in: Chemical communications (Cambridge, England) (2024)

Two novel aza-BODIPY based anion sensors, decorated with halogen bonding recognition sites, are capable of detecting halide anions at biologically-relevant near-IR wavelengths. With potential application for improving the selectivity of photodynamic therapy agents, unprecedented supramolecular host-guest anion binding-modulated singlet oxygen generation is demonstrated.

Keyphrases

ionic liquid
photodynamic therapy
energy transfer
dna binding
binding protein
living cells
risk assessment
gold nanoparticles