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A multifunctional nanoassembly of mesogen-bearing amphiphiles and porphyrins for the simultaneous photodelivery of nitric oxide and singlet oxygen
Caruso, Elisa B.,Cicciarella, Enzo,Sortino, Salvatore
, p. 5028 - 5030 (2007)
We report a molecular nanoassembly able to supply simultaneously, in the same region of space and under the exclusive control of visible light, nitric oxide and singlet oxygen, two species playing a key role in the therapy of cancer; the considerable fluo
Photodelivery of nitric oxide from water-soluble platinum nanoparticles
Caruso, Elisa B.,Petralia, Salvatore,Conoci, Sabrina,Giuffrida, Salvatore,Sortino, Salvatore
, p. 480 - 481 (2007/10/03)
The first example of monolayer-protected metal nanoparticles able to deliver nitric oxide upon visible light stimuli is reported. These hybrid nanosystems exhibit a combination of indispensable properties for biological applications, such as ultrasmall si
