[Fluorescence methods for studying cell damage]

Sb Lek. 1998;99(4):437-42.
[Article in Czech]

Abstract

We have been studying some properties of the new generation photosensitizers--phthalocyanines. The influence of the certain phthalocyanine concentrations at combination with laser irradiation doses (semiconductor laser, lambda = 670 nm, P = 50 mW) have been studied by in vitro fluorescent methods. Cytotoxicity assay LIVE/DEAD for fluorescence microscopy and measurements of cells viability with multi-well plate scanner was used. The optimal phototoxic effect on MCF7--mamma carcinoma cells was observed 8 micrograms/ml ZnPcS2, 10 micrograms/ml ClAlPcS2 in combination with laser irradiation 50 J/cm2 and 100 J/cm2 respectively. This concentration and dose killed MCF7 carcinoma cells.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Breast Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Breast Neoplasms / radiotherapy
  • Cell Survival / radiation effects
  • Female
  • Fluoresceins
  • Fluorescent Dyes
  • Humans
  • Indoles / pharmacology*
  • Isoindoles
  • Lasers*
  • Microscopy, Fluorescence
  • Radiation Dosage
  • Radiation-Sensitizing Agents / pharmacology*
  • Tumor Cells, Cultured / radiation effects

Substances

  • Fluoresceins
  • Fluorescent Dyes
  • Indoles
  • Isoindoles
  • Radiation-Sensitizing Agents
  • calcein AM
  • phthalocyanine