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Design, Synthesis, and Photochemical Properties of Clickable Caged Compounds
Published on: October 15, 2019
Photocages for protection and controlled release of bioactive compounds
I Aparici-Espert1, M C Cuquerella1, C Paris1
1Instituto Universitario Mixto de Tecnología Química (UPV-CSIC), Universitat Politècnica de València, Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas, Avda de los Naranjos s/n, 46022 Valencia, Spain. lvirgini@itq.upv.es mmiranda@qim.upv.es.
Abstract:
Using a sunscreen-based photocage, we have demonstrated that it is possible to prevent photodegradation of a bioactive compound and to achieve its controlled photorelease. The concept has been proven linking avobenzone, one of the most important UVA blockers, to ketoprofen, which is a representative example of a photosensitive drug.
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