Biological activities of metal oxide nanoparticles modified with hexadeca-substituted cobalt( ii ) phthalocyanine bearing fluorinated substituents

Key Points

• The aim is to characterize the biological activities of newly synthesized hexadeca-substituted cobalt phthalocyanine modified metal oxide nanoparticles.
• Synthesis of hexadeca-substituted cobalt phthalocyanine/metal oxide nanostructures.
• Assessment of biological activities including DNA-cleavage, antioxidant, antimicrobial, and antidiabetic properties.
• Demonstrated significant DNA-cleavage activity of the nanoparticles.
• Exhibited strong antioxidant properties.
• Showed promising antimicrobial and antidiabetic effects.