A luminescent europium(iii)–platinum(ii) heterometallic complex as a theranostic agent: a proof-of-concept study†‡
Abstract
A luminescent heterometallic multifunctional theranostic Eu–Pt2 complex [{cis-PtCl2(DMSO)}2Eu(L)(H2O)] has been synthesized, possessing two therapeutic Pt-centers as covalent DNA binders and one emissive Eu3+-center which is sensitized by platinum-based metal-to-ligand charge-transfer excited states.