Aggregated coordination polymers of Ag⁺ with a cysteine derivative ligand containing an AIEgen

Abstract

We investigated the coordination polymers of Ag+ with a cysteine-based thiol ligand designed to contain a TPE AIEgen (L- and D-1). In a variety of protic and aprotic organic solvents...

Novel biotin-linked amphiphilic calix[4]arene-based supramolecular micelles as doxorubicin carriers for boosted anticancer activity

“…2–4 By forming micelles, vesicles, nanoparticles, nanofibers and even hydrogels, supramolecular nano-vehicles can load and achieve controlled release of anticancer drugs to improve drug solubility, enhance targeting ability and promote accumulation of anticancer drugs in tumor tissues, thereby better exerting drug efficacy. 5–11 Calixarenes, possessing a corn-like shape with a hollow hydrophobic cavity, as well as two rims with enough reaction sites, have been considered as one of the best-known host supramolecules with a broad range of applications. 12–15 To date, calixarene-based nanodrug delivery has found wide utility for encapsulating anticancer drugs.…”