αvβ3-Isoform specific erbium complexes highly specific for bladder cancer imaging and photodynamic therapy

Yan Zhou; Chi Fai Chan; Daniel W.J. Kwong; Ga Lai Law; Steven Cobb; Wai Kwok Wong; Ka Leung Wong

doi:10.1039/c6cc09246b

α_vβ₃-Isoform specific erbium complexes highly specific for bladder cancer imaging and photodynamic therapy

Yan Zhou
, Chi Fai Chan
, Daniel W.J. Kwong
, Ga Lai Law
, Steven Cobb
, Wai Kwok Wong
, Ka Leung Wong

Research output: Journal article publication › Journal article › Academic research › peer-review

29 Citations (Scopus)

Abstract

We have synthesized a bifunctional erbium-porphyrin tumor imaging and PDT agent (Er-R3) that is capable of killing bladder cancer cells via its selective binding to the integrin αvβ3isoform overexpressed on the cell membrane.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	557-560
Number of pages	4
Journal	Chemical Communications
Volume	53
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1039/c6cc09246b
Publication status	Published - 1 Jan 2017

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Catalysis
Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
Ceramics and Composites
General Chemistry
Surfaces, Coatings and Films
Metals and Alloys
Materials Chemistry

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10.1039/c6cc09246b

http://hdl.handle.net/10397/64525

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