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A MOF that releases CO with visible light

Post-synthetic Mn(CO)3 on a zirconium MOF (CORF-1) liberates carbon monoxide under low-intensity visible light, with crystal size from 260 nm to 1 mm setting the dose.

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What photoactive unit is put in the MOF?

A manganese carbonyl complex immobilized in a zirconium-based MOF.

Source: Light responsive metal-organic frameworks as controllable CO-releasing cell culture substrates · DOI · quote verified

What size range was achieved for CORF-1 crystals?

From 260 nm up to 1 mm by coordination modulation.

Source: Light responsive metal-organic frameworks as controllable CO-releasing cell culture substrates · DOI · quote verified

What stimulus releases CO?

Low-intensity visible light.

Source: Light responsive metal-organic frameworks as controllable CO-releasing cell culture substrates · DOI · quote verified

Did CO reach the inside of cells?

Yes—intracellular CO after irradiating a polymer film of the photoactive MOF.

Source: Light responsive metal-organic frameworks as controllable CO-releasing cell culture substrates · DOI · quote verified

Why immobilize molecular photoCORMs?

Free molecules diffuse and can poison untargeted tissue with CO or metal fragments.

Source: Light responsive metal-organic frameworks as controllable CO-releasing cell culture substrates · DOI · quote verified

Which MOF platform was synthesized first?

UiO-67-bpy from 2,2′-bipyridine-5,5′-dicarboxylic acid.

Source: Light responsive metal-organic frameworks as controllable CO-releasing cell culture substrates · DOI · quote verified

How was evolved CO quantified?

N2 flow at 500 ml min−1 to a HALO 3 trace gas analyzer.

Source: Light responsive metal-organic frameworks as controllable CO-releasing cell culture substrates · DOI · quote verified

What does crystal size control besides appearance?

CO-donor loading and photoactive efficiency.

Source: Light responsive metal-organic frameworks as controllable CO-releasing cell culture substrates · DOI · quote verified

Which carbonyl fragment is discussed as the donor?

Mn(CO)3 moieties coordinatively immobilized in the MOF.

Source: Light responsive metal-organic frameworks as controllable CO-releasing cell culture substrates · DOI · quote verified

What physiological role of CO motivates the work?

CO is a gasotransmitter with anti-inflammatory signaling, but it is also toxic.

Source: Light responsive metal-organic frameworks as controllable CO-releasing cell culture substrates · DOI · quote verified

What future trigger do authors want?

Near-infrared light with higher tissue penetration.

Source: Light responsive metal-organic frameworks as controllable CO-releasing cell culture substrates · DOI · quote verified