Cellular Uptake of a Fluorescent Calix[4]arene Derivative

摘要

Calix[n]arenes have found numerous applications in many fields including complexation of anions and cations for sensing and waste remediation and catalysis. Recently, interest has focused on the use of calixarenes in biological systems. Proposed applications include their use as mimics of ion channels, as enzyme mimics, as agents for the surface recognition of proteins, as platforms for magnetic resonance imaging agents, as gene transfection vectors, and drug delivery systems, including solid lipid nanoparticles and antimicrobials.