Electronic reactivity and drug binding in doped cycloparaphenylenes: toward multifunctional platforms for biosensing and targeted drug delivery

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Heteroatom-doped cycloparaphenylenes (CPPs) are tunable nanoplatforms that enable rapid release for sensing or stronger binding for drug delivery. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.NOVEL_FINDING. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

Noora B. Shwayyea; Mustafa K. Salman; Alaa M. Khudhair; Fouad N. Ajeel; Ali Ben Ahmed

doi:10.1039/d5ra09445c

January 1, 2026RSC AdvancesOpen Access

Electronic reactivity and drug binding in doped cycloparaphenylenes: toward multifunctional platforms for biosensing and targeted drug delivery

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The research aims to explore the potential of heteroatom-doped cycloparaphenylenes for drug delivery and biosensing applications.
Utilized Density Functional Theory (DFT) for analysis
Investigated hydroxyurea and thioguanine interactions
Examined changes in electronic properties after adsorption
Doped CPPs enable rapid release for sensing applications
Show stronger binding capabilities for drug delivery
O-doped CPPs exhibit near metallic behavior post-adsorption

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DFT analysis reveals doped cycloparaphenylenes enhance drug delivery and biosensing capabilities, suggesting promising multifunctional applications.

Abstract

DFT shows heteroatom-doped cycloparaphenylenes (CPPs) are tunable nanoplatforms. With hydroxyurea and thioguanine they enable rapid release for sensing or stronger binding for drug delivery; O-doped CPPs approach metallic behavior after adsorption.

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