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Enhancement of protoporphyrin IX performance in aqueous solutions for photodynamic therapy. 2015

Homa Homayoni, and Ke Jiang, and Xiaoju Zou, and Marius Hossu, and Leila Hossein Rashidi, and Wei Chen
Nano-Biophysics Lab, Department of Physics, University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX 76019, USA; Joint Biomedical Engineering Program, University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX 76019, USA; University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX 75235, USA.

Molecular modification of protoporphyrin IX (PpIX) was conducted to improve its water solubility and therapeutic performance for photodynamic therapy. The carboxylic acid and the two nitrogen atoms in the core of PpIX molecule were protonated following by conjugation with 3-aminopropyl triethoxysilane (APTES). Then, folic acid (FA) was conjugated to the APTES-coated PpIX (MPpIX) through chemical bonding between FA and protonated PpIX. The results showed that APTES coating can stabilize PpIX and increase its water solubility. Consequently, this leads to the enhancement in luminescence and singlet oxygen production. Upon X-ray irradiation, singlet oxygen can be detected in the MPpIX but not in PpIX. This means that MPpIX can be used for deep cancer treatment as X-ray can penetrate deeply into tissue. Molecular modification also reduces the dark toxicity of PPIX and increases their cell uptake. All these traits indicate that the Molecular modification of PpIX may potentially improve the efficacy of photodynamic therapy for cancer treatment.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D010778 Photochemotherapy Therapy using oral or topical photosensitizing agents with subsequent exposure to light. Blue Light Photodynamic Therapy,Photodynamic Therapy,Red Light PDT,Red Light Photodynamic Therapy,Therapy, Photodynamic,Light PDT, Red,PDT, Red Light,Photochemotherapies,Photodynamic Therapies,Therapies, Photodynamic
D011437 Propylamines Derivatives of propylamine (the structural formula NH2CH2CH2CH3).
D011524 Protoporphyrins Porphyrins with four methyl, two vinyl, and two propionic acid side chains attached to the pyrrole rings. Protoporphyrin IX occurs in hemoglobin, myoglobin, and most of the cytochromes.
D002460 Cell Line Established cell cultures that have the potential to propagate indefinitely. Cell Lines,Line, Cell,Lines, Cell
D004305 Dose-Response Relationship, Drug The relationship between the dose of an administered drug and the response of the organism to the drug. Dose Response Relationship, Drug,Dose-Response Relationships, Drug,Drug Dose-Response Relationship,Drug Dose-Response Relationships,Relationship, Drug Dose-Response,Relationships, Drug Dose-Response
D004355 Drug Stability The chemical and physical integrity of a pharmaceutical product. Drug Shelf Life,Drugs Shelf Lives,Shelf Life, Drugs,Drug Stabilities,Drugs Shelf Life,Drugs Shelf Live,Life, Drugs Shelf,Shelf Life, Drug,Shelf Live, Drugs,Shelf Lives, Drugs
D005492 Folic Acid A member of the vitamin B family that stimulates the hematopoietic system. It is present in the liver and kidney and is found in mushrooms, spinach, yeast, green leaves, and grasses (POACEAE). Folic acid is used in the treatment and prevention of folate deficiencies and megaloblastic anemia. Pteroylglutamic Acid,Vitamin M,Folacin,Folate,Folic Acid, (D)-Isomer,Folic Acid, (DL)-Isomer,Folic Acid, Calcium Salt (1:1),Folic Acid, Monopotassium Salt,Folic Acid, Monosodium Salt,Folic Acid, Potassium Salt,Folic Acid, Sodium Salt,Folvite,Vitamin B9,B9, Vitamin
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D012821 Silanes Compounds similar to hydrocarbons in which a tetravalent silicon atom replaces the carbon atom. They are very reactive, ignite in air, and form useful derivatives. Silane
D012995 Solubility The ability of a substance to be dissolved, i.e. to form a solution with another substance. (From McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 6th ed) Solubilities

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