Inorganic Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 2, 2024
The
ability
of
photosensitizers
(PSs)
to
generate
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
is
crucial
for
photodynamic
therapy
(PDT).
However,
many
traditional
PSs
face
the
drawbacks
that
aggregation-caused
quenching
(ACQ)
and
highly
expressed
glutathione
(GSH)
in
tumor
microenvironment
seriously
limit
their
ROS
generation
ability.
Herein,
we
report
two
cationic
dinuclear
iridium
complexes,
Ir–C–C–Ir
Ir–S–S–Ir,
which
possess
aggregation-induced
emission
(AIE).
Ir–S–S–Ir
was
constructed
GSH
consumption
by
introducing
a
disulfide
linkage
between
auxiliary
ligands
with
imine
units.
Quantum
chemical
calculations
revealed
degenerate
states,
provide
more
channels
singlet-to-triplet
exciton
transitions,
then
intersystem
crossing
rate
increased
due
heavy
atom
effect
sulfur
atoms.
production
experiments
indicated
singlet
yield
33
times
than
ACQ
mononuclear
complex
Ir–C.
Most
importantly,
consumed
through
thiol–disulfide
exchange
reaction,
as
demonstrated
mass
spectrometry
high-performance
liquid
chromatography.
Cell
testified
consumes
cells,
possesses
good
capacity,
exhibits
an
extraordinary
PDT
effect.
This
first
AIE
GSH-consuming
function.
Chemical Reviews,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
123(24), P. 13966 - 14037
Published: Nov. 22, 2023
Phosphorescence,
characterized
by
luminescent
lifetimes
significantly
longer
than
that
of
biological
autofluorescence
under
ambient
environment,
is
great
value
for
biomedical
applications.
Academic
evidence
fluorescence
imaging
indicates
virtually
all
metrics
(sensitivity,
resolution,
and
penetration
depths)
are
improved
when
progressing
into
wavelength
regions,
especially
the
recently
reported
second
near-infrared
(NIR-II,
1000–1700
nm)
window.
Although
emission
probes
does
matter,
it
not
clear
whether
guideline
"the
wavelength,
better
effect"
still
suitable
developing
phosphorescent
probes.
For
tissue-specific
bioimaging,
long-lived
probes,
even
if
they
emit
visible
phosphorescence,
enable
accurate
visualization
large
deep
tissues.
studies
dealing
with
bioimaging
tiny
architectures
or
dynamic
physiopathological
activities,
prerequisite
rigorous
planning
long-wavelength
being
aware
cooperative
contribution
long
wavelengths
improving
spatiotemporal
depth,
sensitivity
bioimaging.
In
this
Review,
emerging
molecular
engineering
methods
room-temperature
phosphorescence
discussed
through
lens
photophysical
mechanisms.
We
highlight
roles
from
to
NIR-II
windows
toward
bioapplications.
To
appreciate
such
advances,
challenges
prospects
in
rapidly
growing
described.
Chemical Society Reviews,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
53(6), P. 3167 - 3204
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
We
report
strategies
employed
by
metallacycle/metallacage-based
supramolecular
coordination
complexes
to
enhance
water
solubility
and
biostability
reduce
potential
toxicity
side
effects
for
biomedical
applications.
Chemical Communications,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
60(20), P. 2776 - 2779
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
A
hetero-bimetallic
Ru(
ii
)–Ir(
iii
)
complex
Ru-Ir
was
developed
to
act
as
a
type-I
and
type-II
dual
photosensitizer
for
effective
cancer
photodynamic
therapy
under
hypoxia.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 23, 2024
Abstract
Cisplatin
is
widely
used
in
clinical
cancer
treatment;
however,
its
application
often
hindered
by
severe
side
effects,
particularly
inherent
or
acquired
resistance
of
target
cells.
To
address
these
challenges,
an
effective
strategy
to
modify
the
metal
core
complex
and
introduce
alternative
coordination
modes
valence
states,
leading
development
a
series
complexes,
such
as
platinum
(IV)
prodrugs
cyclometalated
complexes.
Recent
advances
nanotechnology
have
facilitated
multifunctional
nanomaterials
that
can
selectively
deliver
drugs
tumor
cells,
thereby
overcoming
pharmacological
limitations
metal‐based
drugs.
This
review
first
explores
self‐assembly
complexes
into
spherical,
linear,
irregular
nanoparticles
context
biomedical
applications.
The
mechanisms
underlying
are
subsequently
analyzed,
followed
discussion
their
applications
fields,
including
detection,
imaging,
antitumor
research.
Advanced Healthcare Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 24, 2025
Supramolecular
polymers
driven
by
the
metal-ligand
coordination
possess
reversible
bonds,
making
them
promising
candidates
for
integrating
therapeutic
functions
of
metal
ions
and
small-molecule
drugs,
subsequently
releasing
these
components
within
cells
after
endocytosis.
In
this
study,
a
kind
supramolecular
polymer,
SHICU,
is
developed,
composed
Shikonin
ligand
Cu(II)
ion.
Upon
reduction
intracellular
glutathione
(GSH),
SHICU
dissociates
to
release
Shikonin,
Cu(II),
fragments.
The
released
exhibit
synergistic
antitumor
effect
through
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)-dependent
necrosis.
Meanwhile,
that
remains
structural
integrity
induces
distinct
mechanism
triggering
cuproptosis
in
tumor
cells.
This
dual
functionality,
combining
ROS-dependent
necrosis
cuproptosis,
highlights
potential
advancing
therapies,
while
integration
with
emerging
cell
death
facilitates
development
innovative
cancer
drugs.
Small,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 13, 2025
Abstract
Overcoming
the
challenges
of
integrating
disparate
components
in
nanoarchitectures,
this
study
introduces
a
straightforward
strategy
based
on
mixed‐valence
coordination
approach,
creating
an
ordered
ternary
heterostructure
integrated
with
ultrasmall
homojunction.
This
singular
homojunction‐heterostructure
unites
ultrathin
1D
rutile
TiO
2
nanowires
(NWs)
and
anatase
NWs
0D
Prussian
Blue
Analogs
(PBAs)
nanoparticles
(NPs),
all
exhibiting
crystallographic
oriented
alignment
each
other,
forming
mesocrystals.
Experimental
theoretical
insights
disclose
that
complex
interplay
between
these
dissimilar
is
governed
by
spontaneous
lattice
match
effect,
which
not
only
optimizes
but
also
directs
charge
transfer,
thereby
enhancing
both
efficiency
stability.
It
allows
for
tailoring
valence
states
Fe
within
PBA,
fine‐tuning
composite's
photochromic
properties,
introducing
abundant
defect
structures
foster
strong
interaction
oxygen
molecules,
enabling
controllable
color‐switching
dynamics.
Consequently,
II
1−x
III
x
‐PBA/TiO
exhibits
optimized
structure
R‐TiO
/A‐TiO
/PBA,
demonstrating
exceptional
photoelectronic
significantly
photochromism
secure
encryption
capabilities.
These
establish
solid
foundation
engineering
sophisticated
complex‐ordered
advancing
sustainable
energy
environmental
technologies.
Molecules,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
30(9), P. 2054 - 2054
Published: May 5, 2025
This
study
is
dedicated
to
the
design
of
multiple
redox-active
oligonuclear
manganese
complexes
supported
with
a
bis(tetradentate)
ligand
(TPDP
=
1,3-bis(bis(2-pyridinylmethyl)amino)-2-propanol)
for
high-contrast
electrochromism
based
on
reversible
redox
process
between
Mn(II)
(colorless)
and
Mn(III)
(dark
brown).
Pentanuclear
Mn5
complex
1
was
synthesized
via
one-pot
reaction
Mn2+
TPDP,
while
tetranuclear
Mn4
2
(brown)
obtained
through
aerial
oxidation
1.
features
central
MnCl6
unit
connected
two
Mn2(μ-TPDP)
fragments
μ3-Cl−
μ-Cl−,
whereas
adopts
symmetric
structure
mixed-valence
Mn2II,III(μ-TPDP)(μ-Cl)
that
are
further
linked
by
μ-oxo.
Electrochemical
studies
revealed
multi-step
properties
both
complexes,
attributed
MnII/MnIII
processes
significant
electronic
coupling
(ΔE1/2
0.27–0.37
V)
Mn
centers.
Spectroelectrochemical
analysis
dynamic
optical
modulation
tunable
d-d
transition
ligand-to-metal
charge
transfer
(LMCT)
state
⇆
interconversion.
The
fabricated
electrochromic
device
(ECD)
exhibited
high
contrast
colored
brown)
bleaching
(colorless).
results
highlight
potential
polynuclear
as
materials
next-generation
smart
windows
adaptive
technologies.
Inorganics,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
13(5), P. 156 - 156
Published: May 8, 2025
Towards
the
efforts
to
expand
bioactivity
and
reduce
toxic
adverse
properties
of
known
metal-based
drugs,
various
multinuclear
complexes
have
recently
been
studied.
They
shown
enhancement
target
specificity
selectivity.
Different
from
small
organic
compounds
traditional
with
anticancer
activity,
iridium(III)
or
heteronuclear
metallodrugs
confirmed
potential
advantages
due
their
unique
biological
chemical
diversities,
better
activity
different
mechanisms.
Ir(III)
coordination
compounds,
similar
most
Pt
group
are
excessive
interest
because
cytotoxic
effective
cellular
uptake
tolerance
by
healthy
cells.
Although
mononuclear
complex
extensively
studied
as
promising
candidates
for
antitumor
application,
research
on
antineoplastic
homo-
hetero-multinuclear
is
not
abundant;
nevertheless,
intensive
investigations
conducted
in
recent
years
towards
developing
that
anticipated
improved
therapeutic
biotarget
Multimetallic
frameworks
offered
interesting
possibilities
designing
new
agents
exploiting
action
metal
cations
at
same
time.
This
method
was
very
successful
design
cyclometalated
half-sandwich
organometallic
compounds.
In
described
background,
many
homonuclear
estimated
exposed
cancer
therapy.
review
intends
summarize
newly
reported
innovative
Ir(III)-based
afford
a
wide-ranging
overview
current
development
perspectives
practical
impact
these
tumor
therapy
field.
It
this
analysis
will
provide
significant
direction
further
progress
active
iridium-based
agents.