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Zhang L, Zhang Q, Cao Z. Orthogonal Geometry Enhancing the Intersystem Crossing and Photosensitive Efficiency of Spiro Organoboron Compounds. Chemistry 2024:e202402606. [PMID: 39150690 DOI: 10.1002/chem.202402606] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2024] [Revised: 08/01/2024] [Accepted: 08/16/2024] [Indexed: 08/17/2024]
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Based on the reported spiro organoboron compounds (PS1 and PS2 as potent 1O2 sensitizers), several new organoboron molecules (PS4-PS9) were constructed through structural modification, and their low-lying excited states and photophysical properties have been explored by density functional theory (DFT) and time-dependent DFT (TD-DFT) calculations. The predicted effective intersystem crossing (ISC) processes arise from the S1→T2 transition for PS4-PS6 and the S1→T4 transition for PS1, and corresponding KISC rate constants reach the order of magnitude of 109 (s-1). The organoboron compounds with a (N, N) chelate acceptor are predicted to exhibit relatively higher ISC efficiency than those bearing a (N, O) acceptor, and the planar C3NBN ring and the orthogonal configuration between the donor and acceptor moieties are responsible for the ISC rate enhancement. Importantly, the geometric features of the lowest singlet excited state (S1) for these compounds play a decisive role in their photosensitive efficiency. The present results provide a basis for better understanding of the photosensitivity of these spiro organoboron compounds and the structural modification effect.
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- Lin Zhang
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 360015, P. R. China
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- Department of Materials Chemistry, Huzhou University, Huzhou, 313000, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 360015, P. R. China
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Aebisher D, Serafin I, Batóg-Szczęch K, Dynarowicz K, Chodurek E, Kawczyk-Krupka A, Bartusik-Aebisher D. Photodynamic Therapy in the Treatment of Cancer-The Selection of Synthetic Photosensitizers. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2024; 17:932. [PMID: 39065781 PMCID: PMC11279632 DOI: 10.3390/ph17070932] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2024] [Revised: 07/01/2024] [Accepted: 07/07/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024] Open
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Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a promising cancer treatment method that uses photosensitizing (PS) compounds to selectively destroy tumor cells using laser light. This review discusses the main advantages of PDT, such as its low invasiveness, minimal systemic toxicity and low risk of complications. Special attention is paid to photosensitizers obtained by chemical synthesis. Three generations of photosensitizers are presented, starting with the first, based on porphyrins, through the second generation, including modified porphyrins, chlorins, 5-aminolevulinic acid (ALA) and its derivative hexyl aminolevulinate (HAL), to the third generation, which is based on the use of nanotechnology to increase the selectivity of therapy. In addition, current research trends are highlighted, including the search for new photosensitizers that can overcome the limitations of existing therapies, such as heavy-atom-free nonporphyrinoid photosensitizers, antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) or photosensitizers with a near-infrared (NIR) absorption peak. Finally, the prospects for the development of PDTs are presented, taking into account advances in nanotechnology and biomedical engineering. The references include both older and newer works. In many cases, when writing about a given group of first- or second-generation photosensitizers, older publications are used because the properties of the compounds described therein have not changed over the years. Moreover, older articles provide information that serves as an introduction to a given group of drugs.
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- David Aebisher
- Department of Photomedicine and Physical Chemistry, Medical College of the University of Rzeszów, 35-959 Rzeszów, Poland
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- Students English Division Science Club, Medical College of the University of Rzeszów, 35-959 Rzeszów, Poland
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- Center for Innovative Research in Medical and Natural Sciences, Medical College of the University of Rzeszów, 35-310 Rzeszów, Poland;
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- Department of Biopharmacy, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences in Sosnowiec, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, Jedności 8 Str., 41-200 Sosnowiec, Poland;
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- Center for Laser Diagnostics and Therapy, Department of Internal Medicine, Angiology and Physical Medicine, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, Batorego 15 Street, 41-902 Bytom, Poland
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- Department of Biochemistry and General Chemistry, Medical College of the University of Rzeszów, 35-959 Rzeszów, Poland;
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Hakli Ö, Yarali S, Öner Usta E, Ayaz F. Photodynamic anti-inflammatory activity of meso‑aryl substituted porphyrin derivative on mammalian macrophages. Photodiagnosis Photodyn Ther 2024; 45:103922. [PMID: 38081569 DOI: 10.1016/j.pdpdt.2023.103922] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2023] [Revised: 11/28/2023] [Accepted: 12/01/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024]
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BACKGROUND Our group focused on a meso‑aryl substituted porphyrin molecule for its photodynamic anti-inflammatory activities on the mammalian macrophages. MATERIALS AND METHODS The porphyrine derivative previously synthesized in this study was synthesized and characterized by 1H NMR. We then examined their immunomodulatory activities based on the changes in the pro-inflammatory cytokine production levels after LPS stimulation in dark and light activated conditions. RESULTS Our results suggest that porphyrin derivative had anti-inflammatory photodynamic activity in vitro at subtoxic concentrations. Our study aims to pave a way for anti-inflammatory photodynamic therapy application in the inflammatory and autoimmune disorders. Most of the studies either focus on photodynamic cytotoxicity of the porphyrin derivatives to suppress the inflammation or porphyrin derivatives' anti-inflammatory activity without the photodynamic activation. CONCLUSION Our future studies will focus on the generation and in vitro as well as in vivo characterization of the porphyrin derivatives with anti-inflammatory photodynamic therapy applications. In this way, novel drug candidates that would have lower side effects can be generated for the patients.
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- Özgül Hakli
- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University, Kötekli, Muğla 48000, Turkey.
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- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University, Kötekli, Muğla 48000, Turkey
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- Biotechnology Department, Faculty of Science, Mersin University, Yenişehir, Mersin, Turkey
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- Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Biruni University, Istanbul 34010, Turkey.
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Diaz-Uribe C, Rangel D, Vallejo W, Valle R, Hidago-Rosa Y, Zarate X, Schott E. Photophysical characterization of tetrahydroxyphenyl porphyrin Zn(II) and V(IV) complexes: experimental and DFT study. Biometals 2023; 36:1257-1272. [PMID: 37344742 DOI: 10.1007/s10534-023-00514-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2023] [Accepted: 05/26/2023] [Indexed: 06/23/2023]
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Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a promising technique for the treatment of various diseases. In this sense, the singlet oxygen quantum yield (Φ∆) is a physical-chemical property that allows to stablish the applicability of a potential photosensitizers (PS) as a drug for PDT. In the herein report, the Φ∆ of three photosensitizers was determined: metal-free tetrahydroxyphenyl porphyrin (THPP), THPP-Zn and the THPP-V metal complexes. Their biological application was also evaluated. Therefore, the in vitro study was carried out to assess their biological activity against Escherichia coli. The metal-porphyrin complexes exhibited highest activities against the bacterial strain Escherichia coli. at the highest concentration (175 μg/mL) and show better activity than the free base ligand (salts and blank solution). Results indicated a relation between Φ∆ and the inhibitory activity against Escherichia coli, thus, whereas higher is the Φ∆, higher is the inhibitory activity. The values of the Φ∆ and the inhibitory activity follows the tendency THPP-Zn > THPP > THPP-V. Furthermore, quantum chemical calculations allowed to gain deep insight into the electronic and optical properties of THPP-Zn macrocycle, which let to verify the most probable energy transfer pathway involved in the singlet oxygen generation.
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- Carlos Diaz-Uribe
- Grupo de Investigación en Fotoquímica y Fotobiología. Programa de Química. Facultad de Ciencias Básicas, Universidad del Atlántico, 081007, Puerto Colombia, Colombia.
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- Grupo de Investigación en Fotoquímica y Fotobiología. Programa de Química. Facultad de Ciencias Básicas, Universidad del Atlántico, 081007, Puerto Colombia, Colombia
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- Grupo de Investigación en Fotoquímica y Fotobiología. Programa de Química. Facultad de Ciencias Básicas, Universidad del Atlántico, 081007, Puerto Colombia, Colombia
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- Programa de Biología, Facultad de Ciencias Básicas, Universidad del Atlántico, 081007, Puerto Colombia, Colombia
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- Departamento de Química Inorgánica, Facultad de Química y Farmacia, Centro de Energía UC, Centro de Investigación en Nanotecnología y Materiales Avanzados CIEN-UC, Pontificia, Universidad Católica de Chile, Avenida Vicuña Mackenna, 4860, Santiago, Chile
- Facultad de Ingeniería, Universidad Finis Terrae, Av. Pedro de Valdivia, 1509, Santiago, Providencia, Chile
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- Facultad de Ingeniería, Instituto de Ciencias Químicas Aplicadas, Universidad Autónoma de Chile, Av. Pedro de Valdivia 425, Santiago, Chile.
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- Departamento de Química Inorgánica, Facultad de Química y Farmacia, Centro de Energía UC, Centro de Investigación en Nanotecnología y Materiales Avanzados CIEN-UC, Pontificia, Universidad Católica de Chile, Avenida Vicuña Mackenna, 4860, Santiago, Chile.
- Millennium Nucleus in Catalytic Processes Towards Sustainable Chemistry (CSC), Santiago, Chile.
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Boscencu R, Radulea N, Manda G, Machado IF, Socoteanu RP, Lupuliasa D, Burloiu AM, Mihai DP, Ferreira LFV. Porphyrin Macrocycles: General Properties and Theranostic Potential. Molecules 2023; 28:molecules28031149. [PMID: 36770816 PMCID: PMC9919320 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28031149] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2022] [Revised: 01/16/2023] [Accepted: 01/18/2023] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
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Despite specialists' efforts to find the best solutions for cancer diagnosis and therapy, this pathology remains the biggest health threat in the world. Global statistics concerning deaths associated with cancer are alarming; therefore, it is necessary to intensify interdisciplinary research in order to identify efficient strategies for cancer diagnosis and therapy, by using new molecules with optimal therapeutic potential and minimal adverse effects. This review focuses on studies of porphyrin macrocycles with regard to their structural and spectral profiles relevant to their applicability in efficient cancer diagnosis and therapy. Furthermore, we present a critical overview of the main commercial formulations, followed by short descriptions of some strategies approached in the development of third-generation photosensitizers.
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- Rica Boscencu
- Faculty of Pharmacy, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 6 Traian Vuia, 020956 Bucharest, Romania
- Correspondence: (R.B.); (R.P.S.); (A.M.B.); (L.F.V.F.)
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 6 Traian Vuia, 020956 Bucharest, Romania
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- “Victor Babeş” National Institute of Pathology, 050096 Bucharest, Romania
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- Polytechnic Institute of Portalegre, 7300-110 Portalegre, Portugal
- BSIRG—Biospectroscopy and Interfaces Research Group, iBB-Institute for Bioengineering and Biosciences, Instituto Superior Técnico and Associate Laboratory i4HB—Institute for Health and Bioeconomy at Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa, 1049-001 Lisboa, Portugal
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- “Ilie Murgulescu” Institute of Physical Chemistry, Romanian Academy, 060021 Bucharest, Romania
- Correspondence: (R.B.); (R.P.S.); (A.M.B.); (L.F.V.F.)
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 6 Traian Vuia, 020956 Bucharest, Romania
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 6 Traian Vuia, 020956 Bucharest, Romania
- Correspondence: (R.B.); (R.P.S.); (A.M.B.); (L.F.V.F.)
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 6 Traian Vuia, 020956 Bucharest, Romania
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- BSIRG—Biospectroscopy and Interfaces Research Group, iBB-Institute for Bioengineering and Biosciences, Instituto Superior Técnico and Associate Laboratory i4HB—Institute for Health and Bioeconomy at Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa, 1049-001 Lisboa, Portugal
- Correspondence: (R.B.); (R.P.S.); (A.M.B.); (L.F.V.F.)
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Chilakamarthi U, Mahadik NS, Koteshwar D, Krishna NV, Giribabu L, Banerjee R. Potentiation of novel porphyrin based photodynamic therapy against colon cancer with low dose doxorubicin and elucidating the molecular signalling pathways responsible for relapse. JOURNAL OF PHOTOCHEMISTRY AND PHOTOBIOLOGY. B, BIOLOGY 2023; 238:112625. [PMID: 36529058 DOI: 10.1016/j.jphotobiol.2022.112625] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2022] [Revised: 11/06/2022] [Accepted: 12/06/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a promising non-invasive treatment modality for cancer and can be potentiated by combination with chemotherapy. Here, we combined PDT of novel porphyrin-based photosensitizers with low dose doxorubicin (Dox) to get maximum outcome. Dox potentiated and showed synergism with PDT under in vitro conditions on CT26.WT cells. The current colon cancer treatment strategies assure partial or even complete tumour regression but loco-regional relapse or distant metastasis is the major cause of death despite combination therapy. The spared cells after the treatment contribute to relapse and it is important to study their behaviour in host environment. Hence, we developed relapse models for PDT, Dox and combination treatments by transplanting respectively treated equal number of live cells to mice (n = 5) for tumour formation. Most of the treated cells lost tumour forming ability, but some treatment resistant cells developed tumours in few mice. These tumours served as relapse models and Western blot analysis of tumour samples provided clinically relevant information to delineate resistance strategies of individual as well as combination therapies at molecular level. Our results showed that low dose Dox helped in increasing the tumour inhibiting effect of PDT in combination therapy, but still there are indeed possibilities of relapse at later stages due to chemoresistance and immune suppression that may occur post-treatment. We observed that the combination therapy may also lead to the development of multidrug resistant (MDR) phenotype during relapse. Thus, this study provided clinically relevant information to further strengthen and improve PDT-drug combination therapy in order to avoid relapse and to treat cancer more effectively.
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- Ushasri Chilakamarthi
- Applied Biology Division, CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Hyderabad 500007, India.
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- Applied Biology Division, CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Hyderabad 500007, India; Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad 201002, India
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- Polymers and Functional Materials Division, CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Hyderabad 500007, India
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- Polymers and Functional Materials Division, CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Hyderabad 500007, India
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- Polymers and Functional Materials Division, CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Hyderabad 500007, India.
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- Applied Biology Division, CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Hyderabad 500007, India.
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Dandash F, Leger DY, Diab-Assaf M, Sol V, Liagre B. Porphyrin/Chlorin Derivatives as Promising Molecules for Therapy of Colorectal Cancer. Molecules 2021; 26:7268. [PMID: 34885849 PMCID: PMC8659284 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26237268] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2021] [Revised: 11/26/2021] [Accepted: 11/27/2021] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a leading cause of cancer-related death. The demand for new therapeutic approaches has increased attention paid toward therapies with high targeting efficiency, improved selectivity and few side effects. Porphyrins are powerful molecules with exceptional properties and multifunctional uses, and their special affinity to cancer cells makes them the ligands par excellence for anticancer drugs. Porphyrin derivatives are used as the most important photosensitizers (PSs) for photodynamic therapy (PDT), which is a promising approach for anticancer treatment. Nevertheless, the lack of solubility and selectivity of the large majority of these macrocycles led to the development of different photosensitizer complexes. In addition, targeting agents or nanoparticles were used to increase the efficiency of these macrocycles for PDT applications. On the other hand, gold tetrapyrrolic macrocycles alone showed very interesting chemotherapeutic activity without PDT. In this review, we discuss the most important porphyrin derivatives, alone or associated with other drugs, which have been found effective against CRC, as we describe their modifications and developments through substitutions and delivery systems.
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- Fatima Dandash
- Doctoral School of Sciences and Technology, Lebanese University, Hadath, Beirut 21219, Lebanon; (F.D.); (M.D.-A.)
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- Laboratoire PEIRENE EA 7500, Faculté de Pharmacie et Faculté des Sciences et Techniques, Université de Limoges, 2 Rue du Dr Marcland, CEDEX, 87025 Limoges, France; (D.Y.L.); (V.S.)
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- Doctoral School of Sciences and Technology, Lebanese University, Hadath, Beirut 21219, Lebanon; (F.D.); (M.D.-A.)
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- Laboratoire PEIRENE EA 7500, Faculté de Pharmacie et Faculté des Sciences et Techniques, Université de Limoges, 2 Rue du Dr Marcland, CEDEX, 87025 Limoges, France; (D.Y.L.); (V.S.)
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- Laboratoire PEIRENE EA 7500, Faculté de Pharmacie et Faculté des Sciences et Techniques, Université de Limoges, 2 Rue du Dr Marcland, CEDEX, 87025 Limoges, France; (D.Y.L.); (V.S.)
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Winifred Nompumelelo Simelane N, Abrahamse H. Nanoparticle-Mediated Delivery Systems in Photodynamic Therapy of Colorectal Cancer. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:12405. [PMID: 34830287 PMCID: PMC8622021 DOI: 10.3390/ijms222212405] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2021] [Revised: 10/26/2021] [Accepted: 10/30/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Colorectal cancer (CRC) involving a malignant tumour remains one of the greatest contributing causes of fatal mortality and has become the third globally ranked malignancy in terms of cancer-associated deaths. Conventional CRC treatment approaches such as surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy are the most utilized approaches to treat this disease. However, they are limited by low selectivity and systemic toxicity, so they cannot completely eradicate this disease. Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is an emerging therapeutic modality that exerts selective cytotoxicity to cancerous cells through the activation of photosensitizers (PSs) under light irradiation to produce cytotoxic reactive oxygen species (ROS), which then cause cancer cell death. Cumulative research findings have highlighted the significant role of traditional PDT in CRC treatment; however, the therapeutic efficacy of the classical PDT strategy is restricted due to skin photosensitivity, poor cancerous tissue specificity, and limited penetration of light. The application of nanoparticles in PDT can mitigate some of these shortcomings and enhance the targeting ability of PS in order to effectively use PDT against CRC as well as to reduce systemic side effects. Although 2D culture models are widely used in cancer research, they have some limitations. Therefore, 3D models in CRC PDT, particularly multicellular tumour spheroids (MCTS), have attracted researchers. This review summarizes several photosensitizers that are currently used in CRC PDT and gives an overview of recent advances in nanoparticle application for enhanced CRC PDT. In addition, the progress of 3D-model applications in CRC PDT is discussed.
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- Laser Research Centre, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Johannesburg, P.O. Box 17011, Doornfontein 2028, South Africa;
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Sciuti LF, Costa LD, Guieu S, Cocca LHZ, Iglesias BA, Mendonça CR, Tomé AC, Faustino MAF, De Boni L. Dependent excited state absorption and dynamic of β-BF 2 substituted metalloporphyrins: The metal ion effect. SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA. PART A, MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY 2021; 260:119911. [PMID: 33993027 DOI: 10.1016/j.saa.2021.119911] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2021] [Revised: 04/11/2021] [Accepted: 05/02/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Absorption and relaxation dynamics of electronic states of free-base, Co(II), Cu(II) and Zn(II) porphyrins bearing a β-(2,2-difluoro-1,3,2-dioxaborinin-5-yl) group were investigated in dimethyl sulfoxide by using distinct time-resolved spectroscopic techniques. Furthermore, excited state absorption cross-section spectra were determined by combining white light continuum Z-Scan and transient absorption techniques. In the case of the free-base (2H) and Zn(II) porphyrins, we were able to quantify singlet-triplet conversion by analyzing the evolution of time-resolved fluorescence. Relaxation lifetimes from the excited to the ground state were observed in both porphyrins at nanosecond time scale. However, for Co(II) and Cu(II) metalloporphyrins it was observed in the picosecond time scale through femtosecond transient absorption, indicating that both compounds relax back to the ground state only by internal conversion processes. Co(II) and Cu(II) heavy atoms seem to prohibit the radiative and intersystem crossing processes.
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- Lucas F Sciuti
- São Carlos Institute of Physics, University of São Paulo, PO Box 369, 13560-970 São Carlos, SP, Brazil
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- LAQV-REQUIMTE, Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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- LAQV-REQUIMTE, Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal; CICECO, Aveiro Institute of Materials, Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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- São Carlos Institute of Physics, University of São Paulo, PO Box 369, 13560-970 São Carlos, SP, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Bioinorgânica e Materiais Porfirínicos, Departamento de Química, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Av. Roraima 1000, Campus Camobi, 97105-900 Santa Maria, RS, Brazil
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- São Carlos Institute of Physics, University of São Paulo, PO Box 369, 13560-970 São Carlos, SP, Brazil
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- LAQV-REQUIMTE, Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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- LAQV-REQUIMTE, Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal.
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- São Carlos Institute of Physics, University of São Paulo, PO Box 369, 13560-970 São Carlos, SP, Brazil.
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Photodynamic therapy of prostate cancer using porphyrinic formulations. JOURNAL OF PHOTOCHEMISTRY AND PHOTOBIOLOGY B-BIOLOGY 2021; 223:112301. [PMID: 34492530 DOI: 10.1016/j.jphotobiol.2021.112301] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2021] [Revised: 08/01/2021] [Accepted: 08/24/2021] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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Prostate cancer (PCa) is the second most frequent cancer diagnosed in men worldwide. Among the common treatment options, photodynamic therapy (PDT) is being considered a promising local therapy to treat this cancer. Although PDT is an established treatment modality approved for several types of cancer, the low solubility, the reduced tumor selectivity, the absorption in the therapeutic window and the poor clearance from the body of the currently approved photosensitizers (PS) hampers its wide clinical application. In this regard, herein we synthesized three fluorinated porphyrinoid derivatives and entrapped them into polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) to prevent their aggregation and preserve their desirable photophysical properties under the physiological environment. In vitro studies revealed the negligible dark cytotoxicity of all PVP formulations (PS1@PVP, PS2@PVP and PS3@PVP) at the tested concentrations (5.0 to 20 μM), but also confirmed the significant photodynamic effect of PS2@PVP and PS3@PVP towards the PCa cell line PC-3, upon red light irradiation at an irradiance of 17.6 mW.cm-2. To provide insight into the underlying mechanisms of cell death under PDT treatment induced by PS2@PVP and PS3@PVP, their intracellular localization in PC-3 cells was firstly investigated by confocal microscopy. Since both PS2@PVP and PS3@PVP nanoparticles were mainly localized in mitochondria, the involvement of this organelle in PDT-induced apoptosis mediated by both formulations was further explored. Western blot analysis revealed that PDT treatment of PC-3 cells with either PS2@PVP or PS3@PVP resulted in the reduction of the expression level of the anti-apoptotic protein Bcl-2. As the photodamage to Bcl-2 after PDT with PS2@PVP and PS3@PVP was accompanied by the further activation of pro-caspase-3, we assumed that upon irradiation the photogenerated reactive oxygen species (ROS) were able to activate a caspase-dependent apoptotic response as a consequence of a post-mitochondrial event. Taken together, these findings demonstrate that among the tested fluorinated porphyrinoids, PS2@PVP and, particularly, PS3@PVP, are significantly more effective in overall PC-3 cell killing than PS1@PVP, thus highlighting their great potential as therapeutic agents for PCa.
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Fakih TM, Kurniawan F, Yusuf M, Mudasir M, Tjahjono DH. Molecular Dynamics of Cobalt Protoporphyrin Antagonism of the Cancer Suppressor REV-ERBβ. Molecules 2021; 26:3251. [PMID: 34071361 PMCID: PMC8198987 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26113251] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2021] [Revised: 05/15/2021] [Accepted: 05/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Nuclear receptor REV-ERBβ is an overexpressed oncoprotein that has been used as a target for cancer treatment. The metal-complex nature of its ligand, iron protoporphyrin IX (Heme), enables the REV-ERBβ to be used for multiple therapeutic modalities as a photonuclease, a photosensitizer, or a fluorescence imaging agent. The replacement of iron with cobalt as the metal center of protoporphyrin IX changes the ligand from an agonist to an antagonist of REV-ERBβ. The mechanism behind that phenomenon is still unclear, despite the availability of crystal structures of REV-ERBβ in complex with Heme and cobalt protoporphyrin IX (CoPP). This study used molecular dynamic simulations to compare the effects of REV-ERBβ binding to Heme and CoPP, respectively. The initial poses of Heme and CoPP in complex with agonist and antagonist forms of REV-ERBβ were predicted using molecular docking. The binding energies of each ligand were calculated using the MM/PBSA method. The computed binding affinity of Heme to REV-ERBβ was stronger than that of CoPP, in agreement with experimental results. CoPP altered the conformation of the ligand-binding site of REV-ERBβ, disrupting the binding site for nuclear receptor corepressor, which is required for REV-ERBβ to regulate the transcription of downstream target genes. Those results suggest that a subtle change in the metal center of porphyrin can change the behavior of porphyrin in cancer cell signaling. Therefore, modification of porphyrin-based agents for cancer therapy should be conducted carefully to avoid triggering unfavorable effects.
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- Taufik Muhammad Fakih
- School of Pharmacy, Bandung Institute of Technology, Jalan Ganesha 10, Bandung 40135, Indonesia; (T.M.F.); (F.K.)
- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Islam Bandung, Jalan Rangga Gading 8, Bandung 40116, Indonesia
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- School of Pharmacy, Bandung Institute of Technology, Jalan Ganesha 10, Bandung 40135, Indonesia; (T.M.F.); (F.K.)
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Padjadjaran, Jalan Raya Bandung Sumedang Km 21, Sumedang 45363, Indonesia;
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Sekip Utara BLS 21, Yogyakarta 55281, Indonesia;
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- School of Pharmacy, Bandung Institute of Technology, Jalan Ganesha 10, Bandung 40135, Indonesia; (T.M.F.); (F.K.)
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Castro KA, Rodrigues JM, Faustino M, Tomé JP, Cavaleiro JA, Neves MDGP, Simões MM. Photocatalytic degradation of methyl orange mediated by a silica coated nanomagnet porphyrin hybrid. J Organomet Chem 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jorganchem.2021.121751] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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Taniguchi M, Lindsey JS, Bocian DF, Holten D. Comprehensive review of photophysical parameters (ε, Φf, τs) of tetraphenylporphyrin (H2TPP) and zinc tetraphenylporphyrin (ZnTPP) – Critical benchmark molecules in photochemistry and photosynthesis. JOURNAL OF PHOTOCHEMISTRY AND PHOTOBIOLOGY C-PHOTOCHEMISTRY REVIEWS 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jphotochemrev.2020.100401] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Janas K, Boniewska-Bernacka E, Dyrda G, Słota R. Porphyrin and phthalocyanine photosensitizers designed for targeted photodynamic therapy of colorectal cancer. Bioorg Med Chem 2020; 30:115926. [PMID: 33341498 DOI: 10.1016/j.bmc.2020.115926] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2020] [Revised: 12/01/2020] [Accepted: 12/03/2020] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Colorectal cancer is of particular concern due to its high mortality rate count. Recent investigations on targeted phototherapy involving novel photosensitizers and drug-delivery systems have provided promising results and realistic prospects for a successful medical treatment. New research trends have been focused particularly on development of advanced molecular systems offering effective photoactive species which could be selectively delivered directly into the affected cells. Porphyrins and phthalocyanines have been considered extremely attractive for this purpose due to their molecular versatility, excellent photochemical properties and multifunctional nature. In this review it has been demonstrated that such macrocyclic compounds may effectively contribute to the inhibition of the growth of colon cancer cells and eventually to their photonecrosis. Purposely designed and tailored porphyrin and phthalocyanine derivatives in combination with smart drug-carriers have proved suitable for photodynamic therapy (PDT) and related antitumor treatments. This survey comprises a choice of potentially applicable ideas developed since 2010 involving 9 different tumor cell lines and featuring 32 photosensitizers.
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- Katarzyna Janas
- Institute of Chemistry, University of Opole, ul. Oleska 48, 45-052 Opole, Poland.
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- Institute of Medical Sciences, University of Opole, ul. Oleska 48, 45-052 Opole, Poland.
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- Institute of Chemistry, University of Opole, ul. Oleska 48, 45-052 Opole, Poland.
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- Institute of Chemistry, University of Opole, ul. Oleska 48, 45-052 Opole, Poland.
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Lin Y, Zhou T, Bai R, Xie Y. Chemical approaches for the enhancement of porphyrin skeleton-based photodynamic therapy. J Enzyme Inhib Med Chem 2020; 35:1080-1099. [PMID: 32329382 PMCID: PMC7241559 DOI: 10.1080/14756366.2020.1755669] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2019] [Revised: 04/06/2020] [Accepted: 04/09/2020] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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With the development of photodynamic therapy (PDT), remarkable studies have been conducted to generate photosensitisers (PSs), especially porphyrin PSs. A variety of chemical modifications of the porphyrin skeleton have been introduced to improve cellular delivery, stability, and selectivity for cancerous tissues. This review aims to highlight the developments in porphyrin-based structural modifications, with a specific emphasis on the role of PDT in anticancer treatment and the design of PSs to achieve a synergistic effect on multiple targets.
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- Yuyan Lin
- Collaborative Innovation Centre of Yangtze River Delta Region Green Pharmaceuticals, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, China
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- School of Food Science and Biotechnology, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Centre of Yangtze River Delta Region Green Pharmaceuticals, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, China
- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, China
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Lima NMA, Bezerra TT, Almeida MO, Rodrigues NLDC, Braga CHC, Miranda JIS, Ribeiro VGP, Guimarães GDF, Teixeira MJ, Lomonaco D, Mele G, Mazzetto SE. Photodynamic effect of palladium porphyrin derived from cashew nut shell liquid against promastigote forms of Leishmania braziliensis. Photodiagnosis Photodyn Ther 2020; 33:102083. [PMID: 33160063 DOI: 10.1016/j.pdpdt.2020.102083] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2020] [Revised: 09/26/2020] [Accepted: 10/23/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) is a neglected tropical disease (NTD), endemic mainly in low-income countries that lack adequate basic health care. The emergence of resistant parasites to pentavalent antimonials has led to the search for new treatments for CL. Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a promising non-invasive and less toxic alternative for the treatment of CL. The present work describes the synthesis, characterization and photodynamic effect against CL of a new metalloporphyrin Pd (II) meso-tetra[4-(2-(3-n-pentadecylphenoxy)ethoxy]phenylporphyrin (PdP) derived from the cashew nut shell liquid (CNSL). The PdP complex presented a singlet oxygen quantum yield of 0.49, favoring a type II photochemical reaction. The results of the photodynamic experiment carried out with PdP on the promastigote forms of Leishmania braziliensis indicated a mortality percentage of 70 % of the cells when compared to the control after exposure to blue light (λ = 420 nm). Besides this, the metalloporphyrin PdP did not show considerable toxicity to macrophages, indicating the cell viability of the compound. Therefore, this metalloporphyrin derived from biomass represents an interesting alternative as a potential therapeutic drug for the treatment of CL through PDT, especially for patients with intolerance to the chemotherapeutic drugs currently available.
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- Nayane Maria Amorim Lima
- Laboratory of Products and Process Technology (LPT), Federal University of Ceará (UFC), Campus do Pici 60455-900, Fortaleza, Ceara, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Products and Process Technology (LPT), Federal University of Ceará (UFC), Campus do Pici 60455-900, Fortaleza, Ceara, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Products and Process Technology (LPT), Federal University of Ceará (UFC), Campus do Pici 60455-900, Fortaleza, Ceara, Brazil
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- Department of Pathology and Legal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Federal University of Ceará (UFC), Campus do Porangabuçu, 60430-350, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil
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- Institute of Exact Sciences and Nature (ICEN), University of International Integration of Afro-Brazilian Lusophony (UNILAB), 62790-000 Redencao, Ceara, Brazil
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- Department of Pathology and Legal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Federal University of Ceará (UFC), Campus do Porangabuçu, 60430-350, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Products and Process Technology (LPT), Federal University of Ceará (UFC), Campus do Pici 60455-900, Fortaleza, Ceara, Brazil
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- Department of Engineering for Innovation, University of Salento, Via Arnesano, 73100 Lecce, Italy.
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- Laboratory of Products and Process Technology (LPT), Federal University of Ceará (UFC), Campus do Pici 60455-900, Fortaleza, Ceara, Brazil
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Bretin L, Pinon A, Bouramtane S, Ouk C, Richard L, Perrin ML, Chaunavel A, Carrion C, Bregier F, Sol V, Chaleix V, Leger DY, Liagre B. Photodynamic Therapy Activity of New Porphyrin-Xylan-Coated Silica Nanoparticles in Human Colorectal Cancer. Cancers (Basel) 2019; 11:cancers11101474. [PMID: 31575052 PMCID: PMC6826978 DOI: 10.3390/cancers11101474] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2019] [Accepted: 09/28/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Photodynamic therapy (PDT) using porphyrins has been approved for treatment of several solid tumors due to the generation of cytotoxic reactive oxygen species (ROS). However, low physiological solubility and lack of selectivity towards tumor sites are the main limitations of their clinical use. Nanoparticles are able to spontaneously accumulate in solid tumors through an enhanced permeability and retention (EPR) effect due to leaky vasculature, poor lymphatic drainage, and increased vessel permeability. Herein, we proved the added value of nanoparticle vectorization on anticancer efficacy and tumor-targeting by 5-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-10,15,20-triphenylporphyrin (TPPOH). Using 80 nm silica nanoparticles (SNPs) coated with xylan-TPPOH conjugate (TPPOH-X), we first showed very significant phototoxic effects of TPPOH-X SNPs mediated by post-PDT ROS generation and stronger cell uptake in human colorectal cancer cell lines compared to free TPPOH. Additionally, we demonstrated apoptotic cell death induced by TPPOH-X SNPs-PDT and the interest of autophagy inhibition to increase anticancer efficacy. Finally, we highlighted in vivo, without toxicity, elevated anticancer efficacy of TPPOH-X SNPs through improvement of tumor-targeting compared to a free TPPOH protocol. Our work demonstrated for the first time the strong anticancer efficacy of TPPOH in vitro and in vivo and the merit of SNPs vectorization.
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- Ludovic Bretin
- Laboratoire PEIRENE EA 7500, Faculté de Pharmacie, Université de Limoges 2, Rue du Docteur Raymond Marcland, 87025 Limoges Cedex, France.
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- Laboratoire PEIRENE EA 7500, Faculté de Pharmacie, Université de Limoges 2, Rue du Docteur Raymond Marcland, 87025 Limoges Cedex, France.
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- Laboratoire PEIRENE EA 7500, Faculté des Sciences & Techniques, Université de Limoges 123, Avenue Albert Thomas, 87060 Limoges Cedex, France.
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- BISCEm Pôle Cytométrie en flux/Microscopie, Université de Limoges 2, Rue du Docteur Raymond Marcland, 87025 Limoges Cedex, France.
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- Service d'Anatomie Pathologique, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Limoges 2, Avenue Martin Luther King, 87042 Limoges Cedex, France.
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- Laboratoire Bio EM XLIM UMR CNRS 7252, Faculté de Médecine, Université de Limoges 2, Rue du Docteur Raymond Marcland, 87025 Limoges Cedex, France.
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- Service d'Anatomie Pathologique, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Limoges 2, Avenue Martin Luther King, 87042 Limoges Cedex, France.
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- BISCEm Pôle Cytométrie en flux/Microscopie, Université de Limoges 2, Rue du Docteur Raymond Marcland, 87025 Limoges Cedex, France.
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- Laboratoire PEIRENE EA 7500, Faculté des Sciences & Techniques, Université de Limoges 123, Avenue Albert Thomas, 87060 Limoges Cedex, France.
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- Laboratoire PEIRENE EA 7500, Faculté des Sciences & Techniques, Université de Limoges 123, Avenue Albert Thomas, 87060 Limoges Cedex, France.
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- Laboratoire PEIRENE EA 7500, Faculté des Sciences & Techniques, Université de Limoges 123, Avenue Albert Thomas, 87060 Limoges Cedex, France.
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- Laboratoire PEIRENE EA 7500, Faculté de Pharmacie, Université de Limoges 2, Rue du Docteur Raymond Marcland, 87025 Limoges Cedex, France.
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- Laboratoire PEIRENE EA 7500, Faculté de Pharmacie, Université de Limoges 2, Rue du Docteur Raymond Marcland, 87025 Limoges Cedex, France.
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López-Marín N, Mulet R, Rodríguez R. Photodynamic therapy: Toward a systemic computational model. JOURNAL OF PHOTOCHEMISTRY AND PHOTOBIOLOGY B-BIOLOGY 2018; 189:201-213. [PMID: 30396131 DOI: 10.1016/j.jphotobiol.2018.10.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2018] [Revised: 10/03/2018] [Accepted: 10/25/2018] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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We have designed a systemic model to understand the effect of Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) on long time scales. The model takes into account cell necrosis due to oxygen reactive species, cell apoptosis through the caspase pathway and the competition between healthy and tumor cells. We attempted to describe the system using state of the art computational techniques (necrosis and apoptosis) and simple models that allow a deeper understanding of the long time scale processes involved (healing and tumor growth). We analyzed the influence of the surface and tumor depth on the effectiveness of different treatment plans and we proposed, for the set of parameters used in this work, an optimum timing between sessions of PDT.
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- N López-Marín
- Group of Complex Systems and Statistical Physics, Department of General Physics, Physics Faculty, University of Havana, La Habana, CP 10400, Cuba.
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- Group of Complex Systems and Statistical Physics, Department of Theoretical Physics, Physics Faculty, University of Havana, La Habana, CP 10400, Cuba.
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- Department of Computational Medicine, National Institute of Nephrology, La Habana CP 10600, Cuba
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Foletto P, Correa F, Dornelles L, A Iglesias B, H da Silveira C, A Nogara P, T da Rocha JB, F Faustino MA, D Rodrigues OE. A New Protocol for the Synthesis of New Thioaryl-Porphyrins Derived from 5,10,15,20-Tetrakis(pentafluorophenyl)porphyrin: Photophysical Evaluation and DNA-Binding Interactive Studies. Molecules 2018; 23:molecules23102588. [PMID: 30308960 PMCID: PMC6222446 DOI: 10.3390/molecules23102588] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2018] [Revised: 10/04/2018] [Accepted: 10/07/2018] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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A new protocol for the preparation of thioaryl-porphyrins is described. The compounds were prepared from different disulfides employing NaBH4 as a reducing agent. The methodology allowed the preparation of four different thioaryl-porphyrins in very-good to excellent yields under soft conditions, such as short reaction times and smooth heating. Additionally, the photophysical properties of new compounds were determined and experimental and theoretical DNA interactions were assessed.
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- Patrícia Foletto
- Departamento de Química, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Santa Maria-RS 97105-900, Brazil.
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- Departamento de Química, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Santa Maria-RS 97105-900, Brazil.
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- Departamento de Química, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Santa Maria-RS 97105-900, Brazil.
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- Laboratório de Bioinorgânica e Materiais Porfirínicos, Departamento de Química, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria⁻UFSM, Santa Maria⁻RS 97105-900, Brazil.
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- Laboratório de Bioinorgânica e Materiais Porfirínicos, Departamento de Química, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria⁻UFSM, Santa Maria⁻RS 97105-900, Brazil.
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- Laboratório de Bioquímica Toxicológica, Departamento de Bioquímica e Biologia Molecular, Univerisidade Federal de Santa Maria, Santa Maria⁻RS 97105-900, Brazil.
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- Laboratório de Bioquímica Toxicológica, Departamento de Bioquímica e Biologia Molecular, Univerisidade Federal de Santa Maria, Santa Maria⁻RS 97105-900, Brazil.
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- QOPNA and Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, Aveiro 3810-193, Portugal.
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- Departamento de Química, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Santa Maria-RS 97105-900, Brazil.
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Gamelas SRD, Gomes ATPC, Moura NMM, Faustino MAF, Cavaleiro JAS, Lodeiro C, Veríssimo MIS, Fernandes T, Daniel-da-Silva AL, Gomes MTSR, Neves MGPMS. N-Confused Porphyrin Immobilized on Solid Supports: Synthesis and Metal Ions Sensing Efficacy. Molecules 2018; 23:E867. [PMID: 29642601 PMCID: PMC6017291 DOI: 10.3390/molecules23040867] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2018] [Revised: 04/04/2018] [Accepted: 04/06/2018] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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In this work, the N-confused porphyrin 5,10,15,20-tetraphenyl-2-aza-21-carbaporphyrin (NCTPP) was immobilized on neutral or cationic supports based on silica and on Merrifield resin. The new materials were characterized by appropriate techniques (UV-Vis spectroscopy, SEM, and zeta potential analysis). Piezoelectric quartz crystal gold electrodes were coated with the different hybrids and their ability to interact with heavy metals was evaluated. The preliminary results obtained showed that the new materials can be explored for metal cations detection and the modification of the material surface is a key factor in tuning the metal selectivity.
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- Sara R D Gamelas
- Department of Chemistry and QOPNA, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal.
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- Department of Chemistry and QOPNA, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal.
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- Department of Chemistry and QOPNA, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal.
- BIOSCOPE Group, LAQV@REQUIMTE, Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science and Technology, University NOVA of Lisbon, 2829-516 Caparica, Portugal.
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- Department of Chemistry and QOPNA, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal.
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- Department of Chemistry and QOPNA, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal.
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- BIOSCOPE Group, LAQV@REQUIMTE, Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science and Technology, University NOVA of Lisbon, 2829-516 Caparica, Portugal.
- ProteoMass Scientific Society, Madan Park, Rua dos Inventores, 2825-182 Caparica, Portugal.
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- Department of Chemistry and CESAM, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal.
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- Department of Chemistry and CICECO, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal.
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- Department of Chemistry and CICECO, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal.
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- Department of Chemistry and CESAM, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal.
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- Department of Chemistry and QOPNA, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal.
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Zhang J, Jiang C, Figueiró Longo JP, Azevedo RB, Zhang H, Muehlmann LA. An updated overview on the development of new photosensitizers for anticancer photodynamic therapy. Acta Pharm Sin B 2018; 8:137-146. [PMID: 29719775 PMCID: PMC5925394 DOI: 10.1016/j.apsb.2017.09.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 330] [Impact Index Per Article: 55.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2017] [Revised: 07/14/2017] [Accepted: 07/15/2017] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Photodynamic therapy (PDT), based on the photoactivation of photosensitizers (PSs), has become a well-studied therapy for cancer. Photofrin®, belonging to the first generation of PS, is still widely used for the treatment of different kinds of cancers; however, it has several drawbacks that significantly limit its general clinical use. Consequently, there has been extensive research on the design of PS molecules with optimized pharmaceutical properties, with aiming of overcoming the disadvantages of traditional PS, such as poor chemical purity, long half-life, excessive accumulation into the skin, and low attenuation coefficients. The rational design of novel PS with desirable properties has attracted considerable research in the pharmaceutical field. This review presents an overview on the classical photosensitizers and the most significant recent advances in the development of PS with regard to their potential application in oncology.
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- Juan Zhang
- School of Biological Science and Technology, University of Jinan, Jinan 250022, China
- Institute of Biological Sciences, University of Brasilia, Brasilia 70910-900, Brazil
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- School of Biological Science and Technology, University of Jinan, Jinan 250022, China
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- School of Biological Science and Technology, University of Jinan, Jinan 250022, China
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- Institute of Biological Sciences, University of Brasilia, Brasilia 70910-900, Brazil
- Faculty of Ceilandia, University of Brasilia, Brasilia 72220-900, Brazil
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Kusuzaki K, Matsubara T, Murata H, Logozzi M, Iessi E, Di Raimo R, Carta F, Supuran CT, Fais S. Natural extracellular nanovesicles and photodynamic molecules: is there a future for drug delivery? J Enzyme Inhib Med Chem 2017; 32:908-916. [PMID: 28708430 PMCID: PMC6010042 DOI: 10.1080/14756366.2017.1335310] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2017] [Revised: 05/19/2017] [Accepted: 05/23/2017] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Photodynamic molecules represent an alternative approach for cancer therapy for their property (i) to be photo-reactive; (ii) to be not-toxic for target cells in absence of light; (iii) to accumulate specifically into tumour tissues; (iv) to be activable by a light beam only at the tumour site and (v) to exert cytotoxic activity against tumour cells. However, to date their clinical use is limited by the side effects elicited by systemic administration. Extracellular vesicles are endogenous nanosized-carriers that have been recently introduced as a natural delivery system for therapeutic molecules. We have recently shown the ability of human exosomes to deliver photodynamic molecules. Therefore, this review focussed on extracellular vesicles as a novel strategy for the delivery of photodynamic molecules at cancer sites. This completely new approach may enhance the delivery and decrease the toxicity of photodynamic molecules, therefore, represent the future for photodynamic therapy for cancer treatment.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Mie University Graduate School of MedicineTsuMieJapan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Matsushita Memorial HospitalOsakaJapan
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- Department of Oncology and Molecular Medicine, National Institute of HealthRomeItaly
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- Department of Oncology and Molecular Medicine, National Institute of HealthRomeItaly
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- Department of Oncology and Molecular Medicine, National Institute of HealthRomeItaly
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- Dipartimento Neurofarba, Sezione di ScienzeFarmaceutiche e Nutraceutiche, Università degli Studi di FirenzeSesto Fiorentino, FlorenceItaly
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- Dipartimento Neurofarba, Sezione di ScienzeFarmaceutiche e Nutraceutiche, Università degli Studi di FirenzeSesto Fiorentino, FlorenceItaly
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- Department of Oncology and Molecular Medicine, National Institute of HealthRomeItaly
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Zhang LJ, Zhang XH, Liao PY, Sun JJ, Wang L, Yan YJ, Chen ZL. Antitumor activity evaluation of meso-tetra (pyrrolidine substituted) pentylporphin-mediated photodynamic therapy in vitro and in vivo. JOURNAL OF PHOTOCHEMISTRY AND PHOTOBIOLOGY B-BIOLOGY 2016; 163:224-31. [PMID: 27591565 DOI: 10.1016/j.jphotobiol.2016.08.044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2016] [Revised: 08/26/2016] [Accepted: 08/26/2016] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
Abstract
Photodynamic therapy is a minimally invasive and promising new method in cancer treatment and has attracted considerable attention in recent years. An ideal photosensitizer is a crucial element to photodynamic therapy. In the present paper, a novel porphyrin derivative, 5, 10, 15, 20-tetrakis (5-(pyrrolidin-1-yl) pentyl) porphin (TPPP) was synthesized. Its spectroscopic and physicochemical properties, therapeutic efficacy as a photosensitizer in photodynamic therapy for human bladder cancer in vitro and in vivo were investigated. TPPP had strong absorption at 648nm (ε=1.75×10(4)M(-1)cm(-1)), and two fluorescence emission peaks at 652nm and 718nm. PDT with TPPP showed low dark toxicity and high phototoxicity to human bladder cancer T24 cells in vitro. In bearing T24 tumor nude mice, the growth of tumor was significantly inhibited by combining use of 5mg/kg TPPP with 100J/cm(2) (650nm, 180mW/cm(2)) laser irradiation at 3h following injection of TPPP. The antitumor effect was also confirmed with histopathological assay. The histopathological study results revealed that PDT using TPPP and 100J/cm(2) (650nm, 180mW/cm(2)) laser irradiation induced tumor cells shrunken and necrotic. These results indicate that TPPP is useful as a new photosensitizer in PDT for cancer, and deserves further investigation.
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Affiliation(s)
- Li-Jun Zhang
- Department of Pharmaceutical Science & Technology, College of Chemistry and Biology, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
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- Shanghai Eastern Hepatobiliary Surgery Hospital, Shanghai 200433, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Science & Technology, College of Chemistry and Biology, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
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- Shanghai Eastern Hepatobiliary Surgery Hospital, Shanghai 200433, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Science & Technology, College of Chemistry and Biology, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Science & Technology, College of Chemistry and Biology, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Science & Technology, College of Chemistry and Biology, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China.
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