Abstract / Description of output
Non-covalent encapsulation is an attractive approach for modifying the efficacy and physiochemical properties of both therapeutic and diagnostic species. Abiotic self-assembled constructs have shown promise, yet many hurdles between in vitro and (pre)clinical studies remain, not least the challenges associated with maintaining the macromolecular, hollow structure under nonequilibrium conditions. Using a kinetically robust CoIII4L6 tetrahedron we now show the feasibility of encapsulating the most widely used precursor in clinical nuclear diagnostic imaging, the gamma emitting [99mTc]TcO4− anion, under conditions compatible with in vivo administration. Subsequent SPECT imaging of the caged-anion reveals a marked change in the biodistribution compared to the thyroid-accumulating free oxo-anion, thus moving clinical applications of (metallo)supramolecular species a step closer.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 16877–16881 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Journal of the American Chemical Society |
Volume | 140 |
Issue number | 49 |
Early online date | 28 Nov 2018 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 12 Dec 2018 |
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Paul Lusby
- School of Chemistry - Personal Chair of Supramolecular Chemistry
- EaStCHEM
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