Zhiyuan Wu

Works (17)

Updated: September 29th, 2025 08:11

2025 article

Studies of the amidation of porphyrin-NHS esters in dilute aqueous solution

Siwawannapong, K., Wu, Z., Ngo, Q.-T., & Lindsey, J. S. (2025, January 1). New Journal of Chemistry, Vol. 7.

By: K. Siwawannapong n, Z. Wu*, Q. Ngo n & J. Lindsey n

topics (OpenAlex): Porphyrin and Phthalocyanine Chemistry; Molecular Junctions and Nanostructures; Supramolecular Chemistry and Complexes
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: July 28, 2025

2025 article

Synthesis of compact water-soluble bioconjugatable porphyrins for life sciences applications

Ngo, Q.-T., Cao, P.-L. D., Wu, Z., Siwawannapong, K., Ntim, T., Nalaoh, P., & Lindsey, J. S. (2025, January 1). New Journal of Chemistry, Vol. 7.

topics (OpenAlex): Porphyrin and Phthalocyanine Chemistry; Click Chemistry and Applications; Supramolecular Self-Assembly in Materials
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 1, 2025

2024 article

Customizable Porphyrin Platform Enables Folate Receptor PET Imaging Using Copper-64

Houson, H. A., Wu, Z., Cao, P.-L. D., Lindsey, J. S., & Lapi, S. E. (2024, April 16). Molecular Pharmaceutics, Vol. 4.

author keywords: copper-64; folate; ovarian cancer; porphyrin; positron emission tomography; radiotherapy; theragnostic; water-soluble
MeSH headings : Animals; Humans; Mice; Female; Copper Radioisotopes / chemistry; Positron-Emission Tomography / methods; Cell Line, Tumor; Ovarian Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging; Ovarian Neoplasms / metabolism; Porphyrins / chemistry; Folate Receptor 1 / metabolism; Tissue Distribution; Mice, Nude; Radiopharmaceuticals / pharmacokinetics; Radiopharmaceuticals / chemistry; Folic Acid / chemistry; Xenograft Model Antitumor Assays
topics (OpenAlex): Peptidase Inhibition and Analysis; Click Chemistry and Applications; HIV/AIDS drug development and treatment
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Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: April 29, 2024

2024 article

Molecular design for sub-micromolar enzyme-instructed self-assembly (EISA)

Liu, Q., Ntim, T., Wu, Z., Houson, H. A., Lapi, S. E., & Lindsey, J. S. (2024, January 1). New Journal of Chemistry, Vol. 6.

By: Q. Liu n, T. Ntim n, Z. Wu n, H. Houson*, S. Lapi* & J. Lindsey n

topics (OpenAlex): Supramolecular Self-Assembly in Materials; Polymer Surface Interaction Studies; Hydrogels: synthesis, properties, applications
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: June 17, 2024

2024 article

Molecular designs with PEG groups for water-solubilization of sparsely substituted porphyrins

Cao, P.-L. D., Wu, Z., Nalaoh, P., & Lindsey, J. S. (2024, January 1). New Journal of Chemistry, Vol. 6.

By: P. Cao n, Z. Wu n, P. Nalaoh* & J. Lindsey n

topics (OpenAlex): Porphyrin and Phthalocyanine Chemistry; Supramolecular Chemistry and Complexes; Luminescence and Fluorescent Materials
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: June 17, 2024

2023 article

Digitization of print-based absorption and fluorescence spectra – extracting clarity from clutter

Taniguchi, M., Wu, Z., Lindsey, J., Lindsey, J., Raghavachari, R., & Berezin, M. Y. (2023, March 17). REPORTERS, MARKERS, DYES, NANOPARTICLES, AND MOLECULAR PROBES FOR BIOMEDICAL APPLICATIONS XIV, Vol. 12398.

By: M. Taniguchi n, Z. Wu n, J. Lindsey n, J. Lindsey, R. Raghavachari & M. Berezin

author keywords: Database; Digitization; Dye; Fluorophore; Interpolation; PhotochemCAD; Photosciences; Print literature
topics (OpenAlex): Photosynthetic Processes and Mechanisms; Advanced Fluorescence Microscopy Techniques; Photoreceptor and optogenetics research
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Added: September 30, 2024

2023 article

Four Routes to 3-(3-Methoxy-1,3-dioxopropyl)pyrrole, a Core Motif of Rings C and E in Photosynthetic Tetrapyrroles

Nguyen, K. C., Tran, A. T. N., Wang, P., Zhang, S., Wu, Z., Taniguchi, M., & Lindsey, J. S. (2023, January 30). Molecules, Vol. 28.

By: K. Nguyen n, A. Tran n, P. Wang n, S. Zhang n, Z. Wu n, M. Taniguchi n, J. Lindsey n

author keywords: acylation; bacteriochlorophyll; beta-ketoester; Boc-pyrrole; carbonylation; chlorophyll; synthesis; TIPS-pyrrole
MeSH headings : Tetrapyrroles; Pyrroles / chemistry; Chlorophyll / chemistry; Bacteriochlorophylls / chemistry; Photosynthesis
topics (OpenAlex): Porphyrin and Phthalocyanine Chemistry; Surface Chemistry and Catalysis; Photochemistry and Electron Transfer Studies
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: January 31, 2023

2023 article

Indoxyl-glucosides bearing tethers for enzymatically triggered cross-linking

Sato, D., Wu, Z., Dou, J., Son, J., & Lindsey, J. S. (2023, January 1). New Journal of Chemistry, Vol. 47, pp. 8223–8242.

By: D. Sato n, Z. Wu n, J. Dou n, J. Son n & J. Lindsey n

topics (OpenAlex): Carbohydrate Chemistry and Synthesis; Click Chemistry and Applications; Enzyme Catalysis and Immobilization
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Added: May 15, 2023

2023 article

Synthesis of model southern rim structures of photosynthetic tetrapyrroles and phyllobilins

Tran, A. T. N., Wu, Z., Chung, D. T. M., Nalaoh, P., & Lindsey, J. S. (2023, January 1). New Journal of Chemistry, Vol. 7, pp. 13626–13637.

By: A. Tran n, Z. Wu n, D. Chung n, P. Nalaoh* & J. Lindsey n

topics (OpenAlex): Porphyrin and Phthalocyanine Chemistry; Photosynthetic Processes and Mechanisms; Molecular spectroscopy and chirality
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Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: July 19, 2023

2023 article

Tethered Indoxyl-Glucuronides for Enzymatically Triggered Cross-Linking

Son, J., Wu, Z., Dou, J., Fujita, H., Cao, P.-L. D., Liu, Q., & Lindsey, J. S. (2023, May 17). Molecules, Vol. 28.

By: J. Son n, Z. Wu n, J. Dou n, H. Fujita n, P. Cao n, Q. Liu n, J. Lindsey n

author keywords: chromogenic; dimerization; beta-glucuronidase; indigoid; indole; oxidation
MeSH headings : Rats; Animals; Glucuronides / chemistry; Glucuronates; Glucuronidase / chemistry
topics (OpenAlex): Click Chemistry and Applications; Carbohydrate Chemistry and Synthesis; Chemical Synthesis and Analysis
TL;DR: The results suggest the utility of tethered indoxyl-glucuronides for use in bioconjugation chemistry with a chromogenic readout under physiological conditions. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Added: July 3, 2023

2022 article

Panchromatic Absorbers Tethered for Bioconjugation or Surface Attachment

Liu, R., Rong, J., Wu, Z., Taniguchi, M., Bocian, D. F., Holten, D., & Lindsey, J. S. (2022, October 1). Molecules, Vol. 10.

author keywords: array; artificial photosynthesis; building block; copper-free Sonogashira coupling; ethyne; perylene; porphyrin; solar
MeSH headings : Perylene; Porphyrins
topics (OpenAlex): Porphyrin and Phthalocyanine Chemistry; Luminescence and Fluorescent Materials; Photochromic and Fluorescence Chemistry
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Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: October 24, 2022

2022 article

Tailoring the AIE Chromogen 2-(2-Hydroxyphenyl)benzothiazole for Use in Enzyme-Triggered Molecular Brachytherapy

Wu, Z., Dou, J., Nguyen, K.-U., Eppley, J. C., Siwawannapong, K., Zhang, Y., & Lindsey, J. S. (2022, December 8). Molecules, Vol. 27.

author keywords: aggregation; cancer; insolubilization; molecular design; phosphodiester; precipitation; radiotherapy
MeSH headings : Prodrugs; Brachytherapy; Benzothiazoles; Polyethylene Glycols
topics (OpenAlex): Luminescence and Fluorescent Materials; Nanoplatforms for cancer theranostics; Click Chemistry and Applications
TL;DR: Several 2-(2-hydroxyphenyl)benzothiazole substrates that readily aggregate in aqueous solution (and afford AIE) were elaborated, taking a step forward on the long road toward molecular brachytherapy. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: January 17, 2023

2020 article

Chromogenic agents built around a multifunctional double-triazine framework for enzymatically triggered cross-linking under physiological conditions

Fujita, H., Zhang, Y., Wu, Z., & Lindsey, J. S. (2020, January 1). New Journal of Chemistry, Vol. 44, pp. 3856–3867.

By: H. Fujita n, Y. Zhang n, Z. Wu n & J. Lindsey n

topics (OpenAlex): Click Chemistry and Applications; Synthesis and Characterization of Heterocyclic Compounds; Chemical Synthesis and Analysis
TL;DR: Ratiometric absorption of the integral coumarin dye with the indigoid scaffold showed a low yield of oligomerization, which suggests future molecular designs might employ longer linkers and/or substituents with greater water solubility. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: April 6, 2020

2020 article

Engineering of an archaeal phosphodiesterase to trigger aggregation-induced emission (AIE) of synthetic substrates

Zhang, Y., Wu, Z., Takashima, I., Nguyen, K.-U., Matsumoto, N., & Lindsey, J. S. (2020, January 1). New Journal of Chemistry, Vol. 44, pp. 14266–14277.

topics (OpenAlex): Luminescence and Fluorescent Materials; Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptors Study; Molecular Sensors and Ion Detection
TL;DR: The development of enzymatically triggered substrates and the complementary heterologous enzymes may support diverse applications in the life sciences. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: September 14, 2020

2019 article

Annulated bacteriochlorins for near-infrared photophysical studies

Fujita, H., Jing, H., Krayer, M., Allu, S., Veeraraghavaiah, G., Wu, Z., … Lindsey, J. S. (2019, January 1). New Journal of Chemistry, Vol. 43, pp. 7209–7232.

By: H. Fujita n, H. Jing n, M. Krayer n, S. Allu n, G. Veeraraghavaiah n, Z. Wu n, J. Jiang n, J. Diers* ...

topics (OpenAlex): Photodynamic Therapy Research Studies; Nanoplatforms for cancer theranostics; Porphyrin and Phthalocyanine Chemistry
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Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: June 17, 2019

2019 article

Enzymatically triggered chromogenic cross-linking agents under physiological conditions

Fujita, H., Dou, J., Matsumoto, N., Wu, Z., & Lindsey, J. S. (2019, December 13). New Journal of Chemistry, Vol. 44, pp. 719–743.

By: H. Fujita n, J. Dou n, N. Matsumoto n, Z. Wu n & J. Lindsey n

topics (OpenAlex): Click Chemistry and Applications; Chemical Synthesis and Analysis; Photochromic and Fluorescence Chemistry
TL;DR: Oxidative dimerization of an indoxyl moiety, released by glycosidase action in aqueous solution, yields an indigoid dye in formats that enable bioconjugation and molecular cross-linking. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Added: February 10, 2020

2019 article

New molecular design for blue BODIPYs

Wu, Z., Fujita, H., Magdaong, N. C. M., Diers, J. R., Hood, D., Allu, S., … Lindsey, J. S. (2019, January 1). New Journal of Chemistry, Vol. 43, pp. 7233–7242.

By: Z. Wu n, H. Fujita n, N. Magdaong*, J. Diers*, D. Hood*, S. Allu n, D. Niedzwiedzki, C. Kirmaier* ...

topics (OpenAlex): Luminescence and Fluorescent Materials; Porphyrin and Phthalocyanine Chemistry; Nanoplatforms for cancer theranostics
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Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: June 17, 2019

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