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Xiaolong Zeng1, Xuechang Zhou2, Si Wu1,3
1Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research, Ackermannweg 10, 55128, Mainz, Germany.
Abstract:
Photocleavable polymers have attracted much attention in drug delivery, photopatterning, and controlling cell behavior. Photolysis is usually induced by UV light. However, UV light cannot penetrate deeply into biological tissue and may damage biological components. Therefore, conventional UV-light-cleavable polymers are problematic for deep-tissue biomedical applications. In this feature article, red and near-infrared light-cleavable polymers are reviewed, and their potential applications are highlighted. The remaining challenges in the field of photocleavable polymers are discussed.
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