A covalent organic framework with a self-contained light source for photodynamic therapy

Chem Commun (Camb). 2022 Apr 26;58(34):5245-5248. doi: 10.1039/d2cc01397e.

Abstract

External light-independent antitumor PDT is successfully realized with a covalent organic framework (COF)-based host-guest nanosystem. Its highly effective antitumor behavior is fully demonstrated by both H2O2-overexpressed 4T1 and H2O2-less expressed HCT116 and MCF-7 xenograft models.

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Hydrogen Peroxide
  • Metal-Organic Frameworks* / pharmacology
  • Photochemotherapy*

Substances

  • Metal-Organic Frameworks
  • Hydrogen Peroxide