Gahyun Kim , Jeonghye Han , Van Kieu Thuy Nguyen , Seongman Lee , Suhong Min , Subin Park , Thanh Chung Pham , Songyi Lee
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Abstract
Photodynamic therapy (PDT) represents a promising non-invasive approach for cancer treatment, relying on photosensitizers (PSs) to generate reactive oxygen species (ROS) upon light activation. This study aims to enhance the therapeutic potential of a coumarin-based fluorescent probe by employing two strategic modifications: the integration of a protonatable lysosome-targeting moiety and the formation of bovine serum albumin (BSA)-based nanoparticles. The COM molecule was synthesized with a morpholine moiety to facilitate lysosome targeting and protonation in acidic environments, thereby enhancing ROS production and promoting lysosomal dysfunction for increased cancer cell apoptosis. Additionally, COM was encapsulated in BSA nanoparticles (COM-BSA NPs) to leverage hydrophobic interactions and hydrogen bonding, which enhance ROS generation by promoting the intersystem crossing (ISC) process. Comprehensive photophysical studies confirmed the enhanced ROS generation under acidic conditions and within BSA-based NPs. Cellular experiments demonstrated effective lysosome targeting and anticancer efficacy of both COM and COM-BSA NPs. These findings highlight the dual benefits of maintaining the bioimaging capabilities of coumarin while significantly improving its therapeutic efficacy in PDT applications.
期刊介绍:
Dyes and Pigments covers the scientific and technical aspects of the chemistry and physics of dyes, pigments and their intermediates. Emphasis is placed on the properties of the colouring matters themselves rather than on their applications or the system in which they may be applied.
Thus the journal accepts research and review papers on the synthesis of dyes, pigments and intermediates, their physical or chemical properties, e.g. spectroscopic, surface, solution or solid state characteristics, the physical aspects of their preparation, e.g. precipitation, nucleation and growth, crystal formation, liquid crystalline characteristics, their photochemical, ecological or biological properties and the relationship between colour and chemical constitution. However, papers are considered which deal with the more fundamental aspects of colourant application and of the interactions of colourants with substrates or media.
The journal will interest a wide variety of workers in a range of disciplines whose work involves dyes, pigments and their intermediates, and provides a platform for investigators with common interests but diverse fields of activity such as cosmetics, reprographics, dye and pigment synthesis, medical research, polymers, etc.