The use of caged compounds, defined as photolabile precursors of biological effectors, have
proven to be attractive in various fields of biology. Photolytical reactions have been widely …

Photolabile protecting groups enable biochemists to control the release of bioactive
compounds in living tissue.'Caged compounds'(photoactivatable bioagents) have become …

Photopharmacological tools enable the precise spatiotemporal control of small molecule
drugs. Amongst them, caged compounds incorporate a photolabile moiety which is released …

Photoremovable protective groups (PPGs) and related “caged” compounds have been
recognized as a powerful tool in an arsenal of life science methods. The present review is …

Definition Photoremovable protecting groups (PPGs)(also often called photocages in the
literature) are used for temporary inactivation of biologically active substrates. By …

Photoremovable Protecting Groups in Chemistry and Biology: Reaction Mechanisms and
Efficacy | Chemical Reviews ACS ACS Publications C&EN CAS Find my institution Log In …

The current available therapeutics face several challenges such as the development of ideal
drug delivery systems towards the goal of personalized treatments for patients benefit. The …

Photo-labile molecules have been widely used not only in organic synthesis but also in
biological study. The chemistry of the typical photo-labile organic molecules, including their …

Conspectus Photoremovable protecting groups (PPGs) are chemical auxiliaries that provide
spatial and temporal control over the release of various molecules: bioagents …

Light can be used as an external trigger to precisely determine where and when a process is
initiated as well as how much of the process is being consumed. Phototriggers are a type of …