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A receptor-targeting AIE photosensitizer (CE-TPA) is synthesized by conjugating cephalothin with a cationic D-A type AIE photosensitizer for selective killing of Gram-positive bacteria over Gram-negative bacteria and normal mammalian cells.… Click to show full abstract
A receptor-targeting AIE photosensitizer (CE-TPA) is synthesized by conjugating cephalothin with a cationic D-A type AIE photosensitizer for selective killing of Gram-positive bacteria over Gram-negative bacteria and normal mammalian cells. By virtue of the strong photosensitization capability, CE-TPA exhibits efficient killing against Gram-positive methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. More importantly, the photodynamic bactericidal outcome can be conveniently reflected in a real-time fashion by the polarity-sensitive property of CE-TPA.
Journal Title: Chemical communications
Year Published: 2022
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