RT Journal Article T1 Nanostructured heterogeneous catalysts for bioorthogonal reactions A1 Sousa Castillo, Ana A1 Mariño Lopez, Andrea A1 Puertolas Lacambra, Begoña A1 Correa Duarte, Miguel Ángel K1 3303 Ingeniería y Tecnología Químicas K1 2302 Bioquímica K1 2307 Química Física AB Bioorthogonal chemistry has inspired a new subarea of chemistry providing a powerful tool to perform novel biocompatible chemospecific reactions in living systems. Following the premise that they do not interfere with biological functions, bioorthogonal reactions are increasingly applied in biomedical research, particularly with respect to genetic encoding systems, fluorogenic reactions for bioimaging, and cancer therapy. This Minireview compiles recent advances in the use of heterogeneous catalysts for bioorthogonal reactions. The synthetic strategies of Pd-, Au-, and Cu-based materials, their applicability in the activation of caged fluorophores and prodrugs, and the possibilities of using external stimuli to release therapeutic substances at a specific location in a diseased tissue are discussed. Finally, we highlight frontiers in the field, identifying challenges, and propose directions for future development in this emerging field. PB Angewandte Chemie International Edition SN 14337851 YR 2023 FD 2023-03-01 LK http://hdl.handle.net/11093/4624 UL http://hdl.handle.net/11093/4624 LA eng NO Angewandte Chemie International Edition, 62(10): e2022154 (2023) NO Agencia Estatal de Investigación | Ref. PID2020-113704RB-I00 DS Investigo RD 08-dic-2023