Spectroscopic studies of tin ethyl etiopurpurin in homogeneous and heterogeneous systems |
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Authors: | P Sekher GM Garbo |
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Institution: | Departments of Chemistry and Medicinal Chemistry, University of Toledo, Toledo, OH 43606 USA |
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Abstract: | Tin ethyl etiopurpurin is a promising second generation photosensitizer for photodynamic treatment of cancer. This compound is only poorly soluble in aqueous media and, therefore, needs a delivery system for administration to animals. Successful tumor eradication has previously been reported, following light exposure of rats previously administered with the purpurin formulated as a Cremophor El emulsion, in dipalmitoyl—phosphatidyl—choline liposomes or with gamma cyclodextrins. In this paper, we describe some absorbance and fluorescence studies of tin ethyl etiopurpurin in homogeneous and heterogeneous systems. In general, absorption and emission maxima were found to be red shifted as the environment changed from polar to non-polar. The viscosity and dielectric constant of the medium affected the purpurin fluorescence intensity. The liposome preparations were characterized by particle size determination, differential scanning calorimetry and by sensitizer fluorescence quenching studies. Photobleaching studies also showed variation owing to changes in the environment in which the dye was located. |
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Keywords: | Photodynamic therapy Delivery systems Purpurins Photobleaching Liposomes |
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