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Investigating the photophysical properties and biological efficacy of BODIPY derivatives as photosensitizers in photodynamic therapy

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Resumo:The selectivity of photosensitizers for light activation is a key advantage in photodynamic therapy (PDT), allowing for precise targeting while sparing healthy cells. BODIPY derivatives have emerged as promising PDT candidates due to their tunable photophysical properties and versatile synthesis. Herein, we explore the photophysical characterization and the in vitro photodynamic activity of BODIPY analogues meso-substituted with an anthracene moiety and functionalized with iodine atoms or formyl group at 2,6-position. The formylated anthracene-BODIPY derivative exhibited the highest tumor suppression under irradiation, making it a potential candidate as PDT photosensitizer.
Autores principais:Gonçalves, Raquel Costa Raínha
Outros Autores:Pinto, Sónia Catarina Silva; Pina, João; Gomes-da-Silva, Lígia C.; Costa, Susana P. G.; Raposo, M. Manuela M.
Assunto:BODIPY derivative Cancer therapy Photosensitizers PDT Singlet oxygen quantum yield Synthesis Heterocycles Vilsmeier formylation In vitro assays Photodynamic therapy Ciências Naturais::Ciências Químicas Saúde de qualidade
Ano:2023
País:Portugal
Tipo de documento:comunicação em conferência
Tipo de acesso:acesso aberto
Instituição associada:Universidade do Minho
Idioma:inglês
Origem:RepositóriUM - Universidade do Minho
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Resumo:The selectivity of photosensitizers for light activation is a key advantage in photodynamic therapy (PDT), allowing for precise targeting while sparing healthy cells. BODIPY derivatives have emerged as promising PDT candidates due to their tunable photophysical properties and versatile synthesis. Herein, we explore the photophysical characterization and the in vitro photodynamic activity of BODIPY analogues meso-substituted with an anthracene moiety and functionalized with iodine atoms or formyl group at 2,6-position. The formylated anthracene-BODIPY derivative exhibited the highest tumor suppression under irradiation, making it a potential candidate as PDT photosensitizer.