Mito-CCY

Mito-CCY, a mitochondria-targeted NIR-absorbing cryptocyanine probe, exhibits high photothermal conversion efficiency and good biological compatibility in vitro. Additionally, it demonstrates photoinduced cytotoxicity in HeLa cells [1].

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