ReviewMolecules (Basel, Switzerland)2026
Recent Advances of Azobenzene-Based Photoresponsive Molecular Switches for Protein-Targeted Photopharmacology.
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- Interfacial SnS/SnORSC advances · 2026Article
- Editorial for the Special Issue "Advances in Phenolic Based Complexes".Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
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Abstract
Azobenzene derivatives constitute a prototypical class of photoresponsive molecular switches with broad utility in synthetic chemistry and biomedical research, owing to their distinctive physicochemical properties. Recent molecular engineering has enabled red-shifted photoisomerization into the visible biological window, thereby enhancing tissue penetration and reducing phototoxicity. This review systematically surveys contemporary advances in azobenzene-based photoswitchable systems with a specific focus on medicinal chemistry and photopharmacology. Emphasis is placed on rational design strategies-including
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