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Self‐Assembled Ruthenium Complexes With Sonobleaching Ligand for Enhanced Tumor Penetration and Immunogenic Sonotherapy

Dalian University of Technology · Dalian University

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Abstract

Ruthenium complexes, which can be activated with precise light-induced spatiotemporal control, are recognized as promising candidates for cancer therapy. However, the inadequate tumor penetration and their dependence on light activation present challenges to deeper clinical application. Herein, we introduce a charge-reversal strategy to enhance tumor penetration and cellular uptake of RuIR783, a self-assembled metalloprodrug activated by ultrasound, thereby enabling deep tissue penetration. RuIR783 is synthesized by coordinating a Ru(II) polypyridyl complex with a heptamethine cyanine dye bearing two hydrophilic sulfonic groups. The cyanine dye component serves as both the ultrasound antenna and the…

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Keywords
  • Cyanine
  • Internalization
  • Ruthenium
  • Singlet oxygen
  • Penetration (warfare)
  • HeLa
  • Nanoparticle
  • Ligand (biochemistry)
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Good health and well-being
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