Nanoscaled porphyrinic metal–organic framework for photodynamic/photothermal therapy of tumor

Nanoagents achieving photodynamic therapy (PDT) and photothermal therapy (PTT) combination treatment with improved therapeutic effect are highly desirable. However, the incorporation of both PDT and PTT into a single nanoagent often requires multistep fabrication process. Herein, we report that photoactive porphyrin ligands have been successfully introduced into Zn-TCPP structure to construct the nanoagents that possesses photodynamic performance and photothermal performance simultaneously. Such a nanoagent enables the generation of single oxygen and heat under laser irradiation. Additionally, it exhibits satisfactory biocompatibility and high light toxicity against cancer cells. The current work provides a feasible approach to introduce both PDT and PTT into a single nanoplatform.