A theranostic endoperoxide agent with targeted singlet oxygen release and concomitant fluorescence signals.

Summary: Scientists have created a new, smart chemical that can both find and fight disease. Usually, doctors use light to activate certain drugs to kill bad cells, but light cannot reach deep inside the body. This new chemical solves that problem because it does not need light. Instead, it slowly releases a special type of oxygen that destroys the bad cells. At the same time, it glows brightly so doctors can see exactly where it is working.