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ReviewBiometals : an international journal on the role of metal ions in biology, biochemistry, and medicine2025

The role of corroles in modern cancer therapy: innovation and prospects.

Laiba Javaid, Huma Hameed, Mahtab Ahmad Khan, Syed Muhammad Ahmad, Inaba Shujaat Qureshi, Rabia Shahzad, Ali Irfan

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Review in Biometals : an international journal on the role of metal ions in biology, biochemistry, and medicine, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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7 authors.

Laiba JavaidFaculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Central Punjab (UCP), Lahore, 54000, Pakistan.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0005-7063-9381
Huma HameedFaculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Central Punjab (UCP), Lahore, 54000, Pakistan. huma.hameed@ucp.edu.pk.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-8636-8644
Mahtab Ahmad KhanFaculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Central Punjab (UCP), Lahore, 54000, Pakistan.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-5703-2730
Syed Muhammad AhmadFaculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Central Punjab (UCP), Lahore, 54000, Pakistan.
Inaba Shujaat QureshiDepartment of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Rehabilitation and Allied Health Sciences, Riphah International University, Gulberg III, Lahore, 54000, Pakistan.
Rabia ShahzadDepartment of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Rehabilitation and Allied Health Sciences, Riphah International University, Gulberg III, Lahore, 54000, Pakistan.
Ali IrfanDepartment of Chemistry, Government College University Faisalabad, Faisalabad, 38000, Pakistan.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-8977-3303

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Corroles, a class of tetrapyrrolic macrocycles, have garnered significant attention for their potential in cancer therapy due to their unique structural chemistry and ability to coordinate with metals. Their remarkable photophysical properties make them beneficial for photodynamic therapy (PDT) and fluorescence imaging, as they can produce reactive oxygen species when activated by light, offering potential for the treatment of various carcinomas, including hepatic, breast, pancreatic, and lung cancers. Despite the encouraging preclinical and clinical data supporting their therapeutic efficacy, challenges remain in optimizing corrole formulations, particularly concerning targeted delivery, stability, and bioavailability. This review highlights current advancements in corrole-based therapies, focusing on novel nanoparticle formulations that enhance drug distribution and therapeutic efficacy. Furthermore, it examines the mechanisms of corrole-mediated cellular death and the role of photodynamic treatment in inducing apoptosis via various signaling pathways. Additional research is necessary to address formulation-related issues while ensuring the safety and effectiveness of corroles in cancer treatment, therefore maximizing their therapeutic potential and adhering to regulatory standards.

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Antineoplastic AgentsNeoplasmsPhotosensitizing AgentsPorphyrinsAnimalsApoptosisHumansNanoparticlesPhotochemotherapyAntineoplastic AgentscorrolePhotosensitizing AgentsPorphyrinsCancerCorroleFlorescence imagingMetallocorrolePhotodynamic therapy

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