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Synthesis, singlet-oxygen photogeneration, two-photon absorption, photo-induced DNA cleavage and cytotoxic properties of an amphiphilic β-Schiff-base linked Ru(II) polypyridyl-porphyrin conjugate

Hanzhong Ke, Wanpeng Ma, Hongda Wang, Guoe Cheng, Han Yuan, Wai-Kwok Wong, Daniel W.J. Kwong, Hoi-Lam Tam, Kok-Wai Cheah, Chi-Fai Chan, Ka-Leung Wong

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Abstract

A novel porphyrin-polypyridyl ruthenium(II) conjugate (TPP-Ru), in which the ruthenium(II) polypyridyl moiety is linked to the β-position of the tetraphenylporphyrin via a Schiff base linkage, has been synthesized and characterized by 1H NMR, HRMS and UV-visible spectroscopy. The relative singlet oxygen quantum yield and two-photon absorption cross-section of this conjugate, together with its photo-induced DNA cleavage and cytotoxic activities were measured. The results show that the amphiphilic ruthenium(II) polypyridyl-porphyrin conjugate is an effective DNA photocleavage agent, with potential application in one- and two-photon absorption anti-cancer photodynamic therapy. © 2014 Elsevier B.V.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)356-361
JournalJournal of Luminescence
Volume154
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Oct 2014
Externally publishedYes

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Funding

The work described in this paper was partially supported by a grant from the Research Grants Council of the Hong Kong SAR, PR China (HKBU 202210, 203112) and a grant from the Hong Kong Baptist University ( FRG2/11-12/038 ).

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Research Keywords

  • DNA cleavage
  • in vitro imaging
  • Photodynamic therapy agents
  • Porphyrin

RGC Funding Information

  • RGC-funded

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