Spectrally tunable uncaging of biological stimuli from nanocapsules

Chem Commun (Camb). 2008 Oct 21:(39):4795-7. doi: 10.1039/b806685j. Epub 2008 Aug 12.

Abstract

This communication describes the first uncaging of stimuli in the far red, wavelengths that have much less of an adverse affect on cellular systems, via photolysis of photosensitized nanocapsules.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • CHO Cells
  • Cricetinae
  • Cricetulus
  • Molecular Structure
  • Nanocapsules / chemistry*
  • Nanocapsules / radiation effects*
  • Photochemistry
  • Photolysis
  • Ultraviolet Rays*

Substances

  • Nanocapsules