A mitochondria-targeted dual-functional aggregation-induced emission luminogen for intracellular mitochondrial imaging and photodynamic therapy

Biomater Sci. 2021 Feb 23;9(4):1232-1236. doi: 10.1039/d0bm02099k.

Abstract

A mitochondria-targeted dual-functional aggregation-induced emission luminogen, TPP-TPEDCH, was rationally designed and developed for intracellular mitochondrial imaging and photodynamic therapy. TPP-TPEDCH clearly showed the movements of mitochondria at various time points. Moreover, both in vitro and in vivo results demonstrated its excellent ROS generation ability and strong antitumor activity.

MeSH terms

  • Mitochondria
  • Photochemotherapy*