Anthracene-based Molecular Rotor as a Theranostic Agent for Viscosity Sensing and Imaging-Guided Photodynamic Therapy

Key Points

• The aim is to develop a molecular probe that detects viscosity changes and serves therapeutic functions in cancer treatment.
• Designed an anthracene-based molecular rotor.
• Tested viscosity sensing capacity in cellular microenvironments.
• Evaluated potential for imaging-guided photodynamic therapy.
• The molecular probe demonstrated sensitivity to viscosity changes.
• Effective imaging and therapeutic action were noted in cancer models.