Amphiphilic phthalocyanine-cyclodextrin conjugates for cancer photodynamic therapy

Chem Commun (Camb). 2014 Aug 7;50(61):8363-6. doi: 10.1039/c4cc02226b.

Abstract

Three phthalocyanines (Pcs) conjugated with α-, β- and γ-cyclodextrins (CDs) were prepared and their application as photosensitizer (PS) agents was assessed by photophysical, photochemical and in vitro photobiological studies. The photoactivity of Pc-α-CD and Pc-γ-CD ensures their potential as PDT drugs against UM-UC-3 human bladder cancer cells.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Cell Line
  • Cell Nucleus / chemistry
  • Cell Nucleus / pathology
  • Cell Survival / drug effects
  • Cyclodextrins / chemistry*
  • Humans
  • Indoles / chemistry*
  • Isoindoles
  • Light
  • Microscopy, Fluorescence
  • Photochemotherapy
  • Photosensitizing Agents / chemical synthesis*
  • Photosensitizing Agents / therapeutic use
  • Photosensitizing Agents / toxicity
  • Urinary Bladder Neoplasms / drug therapy

Substances

  • Cyclodextrins
  • Indoles
  • Isoindoles
  • Photosensitizing Agents
  • phthalocyanine