双光子诱导产生单重态氧的三重态光敏剂的研究

自2001年以来,双光子敏化产生单重态氧的三重态光敏剂的研究取得了一定的进展。双光子三重态光敏剂对肿瘤组织的近红外激光和红外激光的光动力治疗作用具有广阔的应用前景。本文重点分析了近些年已报道的双光子三重态光敏剂种类,如疏水性、水溶性等不同的敏化剂;介绍了可以根据分子的激发态性质、利用化学手段对双光子三重态敏化剂的性质以及光敏产生单重态氧的量子产率进行调控;概括了双光子三重态敏化剂的相对和绝对双光子横截面的测量方法;总结了双光子三重态敏化剂发展中面临的一些关键问题,并展望了双光子三重态敏化剂的发展方向。     

Gadolinium(III) Porpholactones as Efficient and Robust Singlet Oxygen Photosensitizers

Construction of Gd^III photosensitizers is important for designing theranostic agents owing to the unique properties arising from seven unpaired f electrons of the Gd³⁺ ion. Combining these with the advantages of porpholactones with tunable NIR absorption, we herein report the synthesis of Gd^III complexes Gd‐1 – 4 ( 1 , porphyrin; 2 , porpholactone; 3 and 4 , cis‐ and trans‐porphodilactone, respectively) and investigated their function as singlet oxygen (¹O₂) photosensitizers. These Gd complexes displayed ¹O₂ quantum yields (Φ_Δs) from 0.64–0.99 with the order Gd‐1 < Gd‐2 < Gd‐3 < Gd‐4 . The gradually enhanced ¹O₂ sensitization after β‐oxazolone moiety replacement was ascribed to the narrowing of the energy gap (ΔE) between the lowest triplet states (T₁) of the ligand and the energy level of the ¹Δ_g→³Σ_g transition of ¹O₂. In particular, Gd‐4 is capable of excitation in the visible to NIR region (400–700 nm) with a quantum yield near unity. These Gd complexes were first demonstrated as efficient photosensitizers in photocatalysis such as oxidative C?H bond functionalization of secondary or tertiary amines, and the oxygenation of the natural product cholesterol. Finally, after glycosylation, these water‐soluble Gd complexes showed potential applications in photodynamic therapy (PDT) in HeLa cells. This work revealed that Gd^III complexes of “bioinspired” β‐modified porpholactones are efficient NIR photosensitizers and form a chemical basis to construct appealing photocatalysts and theranostic agents based on lanthanides.     

Metallophthalocyanine‐Based Conjugated Microporous Polymers as Highly Efficient Photosensitizers for Singlet Oxygen Generation

Singlet oxygen (¹O₂) is of great interest because of its potential applications in photodynamic therapy, photooxidation of toxic molecules, and photochemical synthesis. Herein, we report novel metallophthalocyanine (MPc) based conjugated microporous polymers (MPc‐CMPs) as photosensitizers for the generation of ¹O₂. The rigid microporous structure efficiently improves the exposure of the majority of the MPc units to oxygen. The MPc‐CMPs also exhibit an enhanced light‐harvesting capability in the far‐red region through their extended π‐conjugation systems. Their microporous structure and excellent absorption capability for long‐wavelength photons result in the MPc‐CMPs showing high efficiency for ¹O₂ generation upon irradiation with 700 nm light, as evident by using 1,3‐diphenylisobenzofuran as an ¹O₂ trap. These results indicate that MPc‐CMPs can be considered as promising photosensitizers for the generation of ¹O₂.     

Assessing the Applicability of Singlet Oxygen Photosensitizers in Leaf Studies

Singlet oxygen (¹O₂) is of special interest in plant stress physiology. Studies focused on internal, chlorophyll‐mediated production are often complemented with the use of artificial ¹O₂ photosensitizers. Here, we report a comparative study on the effects of Rose Bengal (RB), Methylene Violet (MVI), Neutral Red (NR) and Indigo Carmine (IC). These were infiltrated into tobacco leaves at concentrations generating the same fluxes of ¹O₂ in solution. Following green light‐induced ¹O₂ production from these dyes, leaf photosynthesis was characterized by Photosystem (PS) II and PSI electron transport and oxidative damage was monitored as degradation of D1, a PSII core protein. Cellular localizations were identified on the basis of the dyes’ fluorescence using confocal laser scanning microscopy. We found that RB and NR were both localized in chloroplasts but the latter had very little effect, probably due to its pH‐dependent photosensitizing. Both RB and intracellular, nonplastid MVI decreased PSII electron transport, but the effect of RB was stronger than that of MVI and only RB was capable of damaging the D1 protein. Intercellularly localized IC had no significant effect. Our results also suggest caution when using RB as photosensitizer because it affects PSII electron transport.     

Near‐IR Absorbing BODIPY Derivatives as Glutathione‐Activated Photosensitizers for Selective Photodynamic Action

Enhanced spatiotemporal selectivity in photonic sensitization of dissolved molecular oxygen is an important target for improving the potential and the practical applications of photodynamic therapy. Considering the high intracellular glutathione concentrations within cancer cells, a series of BODIPY‐based sensitizers that can generate cytotoxic singlet oxygen only after glutathione‐mediated cleavage of the electron‐sink module were designed and synthesized. Cell culture studies not only validate our design, but also suggest an additional role for the relatively hydrophobic quencher module in the internalization of the photosensitizer.     

The Influence of Dimerization of Water-Soluble Metalloporphyrins as Photosensitizers on the Efficiency of Generation of Singlet Oxygen

Quantum yields () for the generation of singlet oxygen sensitized by Pd(II) complexes of water-soluble porphyrins: meso-tetrakis(4-N-methylpyridyl)porphine [PdTMPyP]⁴⁺ ( = 0.9), meso-tetrakis(4-N,N,N-trimethylaminophenyl)porphine [PdTTMAPP]⁴⁺ ( = 0.8), meso-tetrakis(4-carboxyphenyl)porphine [PdTCPP]^4– ( = 0.7), and meso-tetrakis(4-sulfonatophenyl)porphine [PdTSPP]^4– ( = 0.5) were determined using a chemical method. It was found that the dimerization and aggregation of metalloporphyrins greatly influence the value. The quantum yields evaluated for the formation of singlet oxygen sensitized by metalloporphyrin monomeric and dimeric forms are _{, M} 0.9 and _{, D} 0.2, respectively, and do not depend on the porphyrin nature.     

Aza‐BODIPY Derivatives: Enhanced Quantum Yields of Triplet Excited States and the Generation of Singlet Oxygen and their Role as Facile Sustainable Photooxygenation Catalysts

A new series of aza‐BODIPY derivatives ( 4 a – 4 c , 5 a , c , and 6 b , c ) were synthesized and their excited‐state properties, such as their triplet excited state and the yield of singlet‐oxygen generation, were tuned by substituting with heavy atoms, such as bromine and iodine. The effect of substitution has been studied in detail by varying the position of halogenation. The core‐substituted dyes showed high yields of the triplet excited state and high efficiencies of singlet‐oxygen generation when compared to the peripheral‐substituted systems. The dye 6 c , which was substituted with six iodine atoms on the core and peripheral phenyl ring, showed the highest quantum yields of the triplet excited state (Φ_T=0.86) and of the efficiency of singlet‐oxygen generation (Φ_Δ=0.80). Interestingly, these dyes were highly efficient as photooxygenation catalysts under artificial light, as well as under normal sunlight conditions. The uniqueness of these aza‐BODIPY systems is that they are stable under irradiation conditions, possess strong red‐light absorption (620–680 nm), exhibit high yields of singlet‐oxygen generation, and act as efficient and sustainable catalysts for photooxygenation reactions.     

Fluorescent Imidazo[1,2-a]pyrimidine Compounds as Biocompatible Organic Photosensitizers that Generate Singlet Oxygen: A Potential Tool for Phototheranostics

Photodynamic therapy has been used to treat a variety of diseases, however, there is continuing search for new biocompatible photosensitizers. Herein, we demonstrate for the first time that imidazo[1,2-a]pyrimidine compounds are able to generate singlet oxygen species and can act as photosensitizers in the intracellular environment. Our results show that this class of compounds absorb and emit in the 400–500 nm region, present low cytotoxicity in the dark, are efficiently uptaken by cells, are fluorescent in intracellular medium, and generate singlet oxygen upon irradiation, killing cancer cells within 2 h at low concentration (2.0 μm ). The imidazo[1,2-a]pyrimidine compounds are a potential new tool for phototheranostics, because they can be simultaneously used for fluorescence imaging and photodynamic therapy.     

苝衍生物光催化氧化硫醚的研究

本文通过对苝酐进行化学修饰,合成了两种具有较好溶解性和强可见光吸收的苝衍生物:PMI-(iPr)2An(PSⅡ)和PMI-((iPr)2An)2(PSⅢ)。在可见光照射下,以PSⅡ和PSⅢ作为光敏剂,氧气为氧化剂,实现了高转化率和高选择性的硫醚到亚砜的氧化。在优化反应条件下,PSⅢ对苯基硫醚衍生物光催化氧化的转化率和选择性均接近100%。活性中间体的清除实验和电子顺磁共振实验表明,该体系中单重态氧(~1O_2)和超氧自由基同时对硫醚的氧化起作用。     

Singlet oxygen generation by novel NIR BODIPY dyes

Five novel near-infrared BODIPY dyes were prepared for improved singlet oxygen generation using thiophene and bromine. Theoretical, optical, photostable, and singlet oxygen generation characteristics of these dyes were assessed. Predicted excitation energies by TDDFT calculations were in good agreement (ΔE ≈ 0.06 eV) with experimental data. All five dyes showed both excitation and emission in the NIR range. In particular, two dyes having sulfur and bromine atoms showed efficient singlet oxygen generation with high photostability.     

Novel Fluorescent Probes for Singlet Oxygen

The first fluorescent chemical traps for ¹ O ₂ have been developed. DPAXs react specifically with ¹O₂ to yield the corresponding endoperoxides, DPAX-EPs (see scheme; X = H, Cl, F). DPAXs scarcely fluoresce, while DPAX-EPs are strongly fluorescent. Since the fluorescence of these probes is unaffected by H₂O₂, superoxide, and nitric oxide, they are useful for the selective detection of ¹O₂ in biological systems.     

Paramagnetic Oxygen as Contrast Agent for a Potential PDT Treatment MRI Monitoring

As a proof of concept, we demonstrate in this preliminary study that ³O₂ could be used as magnetic Contrast Agent (CA) to monitor photodynamic treatments (PDT). In this purpose, and using a well-studied Photo-Sensitizer (PS) from our team ( Ruteg ), we highlighted that the combined action of the PS and irradiation led to significant changes in T₁ (and R₁) values of the protons of the water molecules. We assume that with these conclusive results using relaxometric measurements, transposition to Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) in pertinent conditions (oxygen concentration, magnetic field) should be achievable.     

meso—四—（取代苯基）卟吩衍生物产生单线态氧的ESR研究

随着肿瘤光动力疗法(Photodynamic Therapy,PDT)的不断发展,出现了一系列新光敏剂,其中,meso-四-(取代苯基)卟吩衍生物是一类肿瘤选择性摄入率高、理化性质稳定的光动力敏化剂,近年来,作者设计并合成了一组meso-四-(取代苯基)卟吩衍生物,并初步观察了它们对细胞及小鼠移植瘤的光动力学效应,为了进一步比较不同卟吩衍生物的光敏化     

氯氰菊酯光敏降解中单线态氧机理研究

光敏剂亚甲兰,核黄素及玫瑰红Ｂ可加速氯氰菊酯（ＣＰＭ）的光解作用。这些物质的敏化作用主要通过激发基态氧为单线态氧来实现。光敏剂和氧均是敏化光降解不可缺陷少的条件。１／Ｋｅｘｐｔｌ与「Ａ」的关系证实了单线态氧氧化机理。在亚甲兰、核黄素存在下氯氰菊酯ＫＡ分别为６．４９＊１０＾６ｌ．ｍｏｌ＾－１．ｓ＾－１和２．２７＊１０＾６Ｌ．＾－１。氯氰菊酯的光解速率在一定范围内,随光敏剂浓度的增加而增加,过量的光敏剂将减少体系的透光率而导致氯氰菊酯光解速率降低,单线态氧探针性物质即竞争反应的引入将明显降低氯氰菊酯的光解速率,同时,不同极性溶剂因其对单线态氧猝灭能力的不同也会明显改变氯氰菊酯的光解速率。     

PMADQUAT/PSt-PAA聚离子复合物聚集体增强卟啉和富勒烯类衍生物单重态氧产率

采用原子转移自由基聚合(ATRP)法合成了嵌段共聚物聚苯乙烯-聚丙烯酸叔丁酯(PSt-PtBuA), 在酸性条件下水解得到聚苯乙烯-聚丙烯酸(PSt-PAA), 利用核磁共振氢谱(¹HNMR)、凝胶渗透色谱(GPC)等对产物进行了表征. PSt-PAA在Tris-HCl缓冲溶液中(pH=7.0)形成临界聚集浓度(CAC)为0.015 g/L的聚集体. PSt-PAA与聚2-甲基丙烯酰氧基乙基三甲基氯化铵(PMADQUAT)可通过静电相互作用形成聚离子复合物(polyion complex, PIC), 当 m_(PMADQUAT)/m_(PSt-PAA)=3时, 形成的聚离子复合物的CAC为0.005 g/L. 动态光散射(DLS)和透射电镜(TEM)结果表明, 形成聚离子复合物后, 聚集体粒径变小. 聚合物形成聚集体可包载二乙二醇单甲醚修饰的C₇₀(MDG-C₇₀)、原卟啉(PPIX)、四苯基锌卟啉(ZnTPP)和四苯基卟啉(TPP)等光敏剂, 并增强光敏剂在缓冲溶液中的溶解度. 光照条件下, MDG-C₇₀、PPIX、ZnTPP和TPP在聚离子复合物聚集体m_(PMADQUAT)/m_(PSt-PAA)=3的溶液中的单重态氧量子产率分别是在PSt-PAA聚集体溶液中的1.64、2.63、2.60和2.20倍. 而在缓冲溶液中,由于光敏剂的聚集作用,未能检测到单重态氧的产生。研究结果表明,聚离子复合物聚集体能够包载光敏剂,是提高单重态氧产率的一个有效途径.     

Singlet Oxygen Generation by Metallotexaphyrins

Abstract. Metallotexaphyrins have clinical applications as photo-sensitizers of photodynamic therapy (PDT). The singlet oxygen quantum yield (φ>_Δ) was determined for a series of metallotexaphyrin derivatives (Lu [III], Y [III], Cd [II], In [III] and Gd [in]) under conditions where the agents are believed to exist in monomeric form. The results show φ_Δ of metallotexaphyrins vary with the medium and the metal cation. Measurements on the Lu (III) texaphyrin led to φ_Δ= 0.38 in unbuffered 5% Tween 20 and φ_Δ= 0.58 in pH 7.4 phosphate buffer plus 1% Triton X-100 (±10%). The in vitro photodynamic efficiency calculated from φ_Δ is compared to in vivo PDT efficacy in an animal tumor model.     

A Novel Singlet Oxygen Reaction

Abstract— 1-Aryl-2-methyl-4,5-dihydropyrrol-3-carboxylic acid ethyl ester (a cyclic enamine) was observed to dehydrogenate to give 1-aryl-2-methyl-pyrrol-3-carboxylic acid ethyl ester upon irradiation in the presence of oxygen and in the presence or absence of meso -tetraphenylporphine (TPP). N -Aryl cyclic amines were shown to be singlet oxygen sensitizers.