Mitochondria-anchored aggregation-induced emission luminogens induce pyroptosis for enhanced photodynamic immunotherapy

  • Lei Hao
  • , Xiaoli Huo
  • , Yi Zhang
  • , Haoyang Song
  • , Ying Xie
  • , Yuchen Zhang
  • , Jian Jiang
  • , Jingyun Wang
  • , Juyoung Yoon
  • , Haidong Li

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Abstract

In this study, we report a mitochondria-anchored, aggregation-induced emission photosensitizer named Kl-CHO. It has the ability to anchor mitochondria for an extended period. When subjected to light irradiation, the reactive oxygen species produced by Kl-CHO disrupt mitochondrial redox homeostasis. This causes mitochondrial dysfunction, which induces pyroptosis and amplifies cellular immunogenic death.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)19225-19228
Number of pages4
JournalChemical Communications
Volume61
Issue number97
DOIs
StatePublished - 18 Dec 2025

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